14,000 foot mountains!

Here is a picture of Uncompahgre peak from the alpine loop near American Basin. They hiked up from a valley just to the right of the peak. You can't see the valley in the picture. It took 4 hours to get to the peak. It was a seven and half mile round trip.

My mom & dad went to Colorado. Here are a few amazing pictures from the top of a 14,000 ft mountain. I can't believe my mom & dad climbed it! Here is the proof!

Uncompahgre Peak is the 6th highest mountain in Colorado

Family Fun

Kirt & I had everyone over for dinner to give them a break from staying at the hospital. We had so much fun with our cousins. The kids set up a tent in the backyard and played for a long time- until we noticed they had sprinkled glitter all over each other & the dog.

My uncle came in from North Carolina. It took a long time for Caroline to warm up to anyone to let them hold her. But it lasted about 5 minutes.

My cousins Betty & Tonya. We had not seen each other in about 2 years.

Founders Plaza

We have had a busy weekend. My aunt is very sick and has been in the hospital since Wednsday. So we decided the kids needed to do something fun so we took them out to Founders Plaza and had a picnic at the airport. They had a great time.

Sam couldn't see much looking thru the wrong end!

Can't believe my baby girl is going to be 11 months!

They had a great time looking at the airplanes and listening to the control tower.

Swim date

Lucy Kate & Emerson

Sam, Becca, Lucy, Emerson, Caroline, Sarah

Emerson, Sam, Brooke, Brandon, Ethan, & Max

Painting & Chalkboards

So the Ruby's have been busy painting and party planning. We have 3 parties at our house in the next month. So I wanted to get my kitchen textured & painted. Here are the pictures- I still have some finishing to do but I thought I would post them anyway.

I worked hard on the chalkboard frame for the kitchen. I still need to put some ribbon & a bow at the top but Hobby Lobby is a little crazy with three kids. So I will have to go tonight. I still have to get the drapes hung and this finished before Emerson's birthday.

We did the chair rail in the dining room- and YES I know that the shades on the light are crooked and I still have to go to Hobby Lobby to get the rest. I have been to 3 stores and still can't find all ten of them.

My friend came and helped me to do the cabinets. She did a fabulous job of using things I already had in my house.

Rhinestone Cowgirl

I am trying to do Emerson's birthday invitations! We are doing a cowgirl theme. I have an idea of what I want to do but it is just a matter of finding the time to do it! Having two birthdays in August is going to be a busy time!

Salt Dough Fun!

Supplies:

• ½ cup salt
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup water
• Acrylic paint
• Small cookie cutters
• Acrylic sealer spray

Directions: 1. Mix together the salt, flour, and water. If dough is sticky, add additional tablespoons of flour one at a time until the mixture is smooth a pliable. Be careful not to add too much or your projects will crack.

2. Roll out or press dough with your hand and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

3. Place shapes on cookie sheet and heat oven to 250 degrees F.

4. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, or until items are dry. Remove from oven and let cool.

5. Paint all the shapes.

6. Let them all dry and have an adult spray them with acrylic sealer