Catching Up

Hudson is now as tall as Megan. Tate has already passed her, but Megan won't admit it.

It's crazy to see them wearing each other's clothes and shoes.

The Papa is strong in this one

We've always commented how much Gideon resembles his Papa (Megan's dad).

The other day, Megan and Gideon took some pictures while Megan had lunch with him for his birthday.  I couldn't believe the resemblance between the two of them.

Mom Might be Planning the Adventures from here on out

Pretty sure my adventure loving husband thinks he is leading a band of twenty two year olds. Now, I'm all for adventures but I have my limits and a 14 mile back packing trip steps way way way outside those limits. I was super pumped when two of my top bucket list items were coming to fruition: coyote gulch and taking the kids back packing.

First day was amazing: three miles in, amazing camp site by the water, kids climbing and exploring up rocks and in water and snuggly kids in the tents that night.

Second day: possibly what hell could look like at mile 7. Tommy miss calculated the length of travel and what he thought was going to be about 5 to 6 miles was 11. ELEVEN. It was gnarly, but at the end of the day I am thoroughly amazed at what my kids are capable of doing. Aside from perfecting the fine art of bickering, they rocked this challenge. They hardly complained at all. They were there for each other with encouragement and piggy back rides when littlest Triplett got tired. They cheered and helped each other up a scary cliff wall. And even had hugs and love when their mom mentally hit a wall and starting crying and maybe swearing at their Daddy. DANG! they were amazing and I could not be more proud of my tiny humans.

And aside from taking us to what felt like the seventh circle of Hell, Tommy is truly amazing. He carried the brunt of our gear and at one point in time was carrying two additional bags. I don't think he's human. But I'm sure glad he's my human. 

Reece and nudity

Reece has a love affair with nudity. He loves being in his underwear - or half naked.



Even while we were traveling and visiting cousins, he couldn't keep his shirt on.



Sometimes, to keep him decent, we wrap him up in a 'modesty' blanket.

Hangman Fail

The kids couldn't figure out my hangman word; played during Sacrament, of course. Hint: We had recently watched 'The Princess Bride".