Independence Rock, Wyoming

Just a few miles down from Martin's Cove there is this site called Independence Rock. We hiked all the way up around the rock, it has names carved and dates of when people traveled through this area. Some from the Oregon Trail and others were Pioneers. Curt and the kids are standing in front of some of the earliest names carved in the rock, dating back to 1841.

Martin's Cove, Wyoming

We were able to take a work trip with Curt after Thanksgiving to Wyoming. We stayed in a hotel for the weekend and the kids got to swim and veg out in the hotel. There is a historical pioneer site in Wyoming called Martin's Cove. Handcart pioneers got caught in a terrible storm passing through this same area and several died. We were there at the same time of year as they were and it was FREEZING! We were all bundled up and had blankets while riding on an all terrain vehicle with a tour guide. We heard some neat stories, some very funny and others made us cry. I will never be able to comprehend the strength of those pioneers, women losing husbands and new babies; we are so BLESSED!!! The names listed in the background of the picture are all the pioneers in the company, the names highlighted in yellow are the ones that died.

Curtis on the web cam

I have to blog the funniest story about Curt and the kids. I don't have any pics to go along with it, but it is a cute story. We bought 2 web cams for when Curt is gone for work. The kids can log in and see him on the computer and he can see us. Last night when the kids were talking with Curt using the cameras, he found a feature where you can put scenery around the picture of you on screen. He had this ocean theme with bubbles and fish around his face and he made it look like he was swimming! The kids laughed and laughed for about 15 or 20 minutes. I couldn't help but laugh simply because they were laughing so hard. Dads are so great at offering such great fun for their children!

Sea World

It was so cute watching Kemp with the whales and dolphins. I think he was very envious of the trainers swimming with them. He was very affirmative when he said, I'm doing that someday! I don't remeber a time when this boy has not loved marine life!

Notice how I couldn't get him to look at the camera. Priceless!

The kids very first time on the beach! They shot straight for the water, and it was surprisngly warm that day, too bad we didn't have our suits on. Caroline is soooo lucky to live there!

San Diego Trip

My sister Caroline took the kids one night while Curt and I enjoyed some alone time. They have not stopped talking about the beach and how they hope our family can live on it someday. Fine by me!!!

Our trip to San Diego in May was so much fun. This our first time setting foot at Sea World. Gee, we don't look excited or anything, do we?