Garden goodies

We've always loved fried squash around here, but this year we took it to a whole other level. We cut it up and threw it straight in the deep fryer. Best thing out of the garden right now. So yummy!!

Berkeley Tie Dye tomato. I thought they turned out so cool looking!

Final trip down the creek - Staff kayaking trip

As of now we officially have a contract on our house and outfitter and it looks like we will be headed to North Carolina very soon. While we had the crew together we decided to take one last BCCO staff paddle down the creek. Pop dropped us off at the creek. We had the whole crew go! From left to right: Pop, Zach, Ben, Abby, Scully, Abby Hill, Me, Emily, Perry, Ella Claire and Benjamin. We had a great time splashing around and enjoying the creek we've all helped others to do. 

I don't think she could get any cuter. She was modeling how to wear your PFD correctly and getting ready for her trip down the creek.

Oh yeah!

My office buddy. Crazy was to sleep.

On the way to the creek to kayak again!

He was a little excited.

She's excited to get out on the water again.

Scully venturing out across a log over the creek.

So big.

All the kiddos skipping rocks and enjoying the cool water.

Show off.

Another show off. Can't let a girl out do you!

Cute little model and her photobombing sister.

Well she tried! At least she didn't fall out.

Ben Ben thought Zach was pretty cool.

Taking a swim.

He was so relaxed he nearly fell asleep sitting in my lap as we paddled. I was trying to keep him awake.

He finally came to and wanted to body surf the rapid.

Just chilling while all these crazy people swim and surf the rapids.

BFFs since K-4. Love these Abbys.

EC and BB riding in the kayaks from the take out back to the office.

Of course they loved it and thought it was the coolest thing ever.

 

Around the house in June

Abby's skills in crocheting and knitting are growing. Our friend Tiff was so impressed with the blanket Abby made she requested that she make the fruit from the Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar. Abby made several pieces of fruit, a basket and a fox for Ronan.

Cutie.

Sweet girl.

Abby Hill was a HUGE help in keeping the littles this summer and last on the weekends during outfitter season. We could not have done it without her. Not only did she help us out, but the kids loved seeing her! She and Benjamin really bonded. I snuck in one day and found this scene. Sweet kiddos.

 

Outfitter Days and Concerts

Scully and me waiting for the next group of kayakers.

This life is just so hard!

The girls and their cool braids.

Ben Ben and Scully love to ride and help.

Rollin' in the Hay at BCCO! Our second concert was a huge hit. We have always loved their music. I made a request for them to sing 420. Not only did the gladly add it to the list, but the dedicated to Perry right in the middle of the show. If people didn't know before, they sure know now. lol

EC loves the concerts. Her friends always come to camp and hang out with her.

One of her favorite parts of the evening....glow lights!!! Even better, glow light earrings. Thanks to some of our awesome repeat campers and friends Foster and Nathan for sharing these with her. She and their daughter Leslie Ann are the same age and have hit it off!

Concerts here have been a wonderful addition. I love to see all the kids running around. It's such a safe, family friendly environment that my children greatly enjoy as well. I feel so good about just letting them run around freely. Everyone is watching all the kids and treating them as if they are their own. I hope we have many more of these style evenings.

 

Emily turns 14!

Another birthday spent working at the outfitter. At least this year we have several guys working and Emily isn't having to move too many boats. Waffles and her favorite mug for breakfast before a long day. Happy birthday to our hard working, smart, sassy, helpful princess!!!

Abby baked her a chocolate chip cookie cake! YUM!

 

Family kayaking trip

It's time for the Hays family to hit the creek again. We can't just let everyone else have all the fun.

These two think they are pros now with their own paddles.

And....flip. She leaned a little too far and went right on over. Oops. It was Scully's fault right?

Back in the saddle and ready to go. At least it wasn't cold like when Emily flipped hers.

Waterfall, thrill seeking junkies right here.

Our new favorite spot to stop and play. It's shallow and has a nice little rapid area to inner tube down or even body surf. They all like moving rocks around and making it an even cooler spot.