Bear Lake 2009

The McFarland Gang

Quinton, constructing a thermonuclear device, using sand, a popsicle stick, and a bobby-pin. It's McGuyver!

Daddy's girl, Edie, takes a walk with her favorite guy.

Eden loves the water!

Eden in a mud hole!

Our annual Bear Lake trip is a highlight of our summers, and we hope that our kids always remember the fun we've had there. Grandma Margaret came along this year and we all enjoyed the water, sun, sand and raspberry shakes.

Bear Lake '09

While at Bear Lake, we rented a jet ski for the family. We tried to tell the kids that we really didn't need to rent one to have fun...but once Jon gave in to the boys, we had a ball! Those two hours flew by. Quinton and Carson love playing "Chicken of the Sea"... Mom stops the jet ski out in the lake and we all jump in thus proving that we are not "Chicken". This was Carson's first experience jumping into the deep blue lake, but he wasn't afraid. I believe both Jon and I had let them jump in 8 or 9 different times in those short two hours. They're little fish!!!

Eden rode a jet ski for the first time with her daddy!

Hey, where's the adult with those kids!

Brothers!

Miss Eden in her sun bonnet at "Bear Yake".

Carson's chillin'

Eden and Carson diggin' in the sand!

Mr. McFarland Achieves Black Belt Rank

Mr. McFarland passes black belt test...whewww!

BAM!!!

POW!!!

Bow to your Sensei...!!!

Well done, Mr. McFarland!

After two years and three months of Karate instruction, Quinton (our 8 year old) has acheived the rank of black belt! You may now refer to him as "Mister" McFarland. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication to reach this goal! Love you, Q.

...now please don't practice on your little brother!!!

Carson Earns Cobra Patch For His Brown Belt

You want a piece of me???

Hiiiiyyyyaaaa!

Yeeeaaaahhhh!!!!

Good job Carson!!

On his road to black belt, Carson has only two belts (red and black/red) and three tests left until he will be recommended for his black belt. He has a lot of hard work ahead of him but his goal is within sight. Keep up the good work, Carson. We are so proud of you!

A Night At The Bees Game

Arrow 103.5 night at the Bees brought our family out to see the game. Jon sang the National Anthem beautifully! We were so proud of him!

Cool! Jon's picture and name up in lights!!!

Nice legs! Is that Jon, or Jon's Aunt Dorothy?

Ahhh...a summer evening at the ballpark..can it get any better? Somebody fetch me a wiener!

Carson joined Daddy out on the field for the first pitch.

Quinton, Carson and Eden rode the ball park train.

Uncle Rock and Eden at the game.

Happy 2nd Birthday Eden!

Eden has grown into a sweet, darling, pigtail wearin', and sometimes bossy little two year old girl!

I love this new dolly. I think I'll strangle her!

"..I can bring home the bacon...Fry it up in a pan..."

She squealed with delight when Daddy brought this kitchen upstairs!

She sang "Happy Birthday" to herself from morning 'til night!

Once a year, you get to wear the birthday crown, baby. Live it up!!!

Happy 2nd Bithday Sweet Baby Girl!!!!