Summers End!

Over Labor Day weekend and in preparation for Kenyon's big race next Saturday, we took off to Preston, Idaho for the weekend. We camped along the Bear River about 6 miles Northeast of Preston. Why Preston, Idaho... you might ask? No- it's not because we are huge Napoleon Dynamite fans.. The reason, is because there is a really steep 25 mile 7% grade hill that Kenyon will be riding next week. This hill is one of the harder hills in the Lotoja race. Kenyon wanted to get himself prepared - so off we went.. Alex - brought a couple of his best gals.. I mean pals... along and we had a great weekend.

See photo's below the first photo is Kenyon prepping for his big ride... the 2nd photo is Kenyon after the big ride.. Hmmm - I wonder if he'll burn off that "Rulon Gardener Burger" during his 208 mile race next Saturday? That's quite a training diet you've got going there!

Ladies - let me ask you a question.. What does your husband do when you go on a family camping trip? Fishing, whittling, or maybe hiking? How about shaving his legs around the campfire? Yep - My hero!

A picture of the kids having so much fun camping! Tanner camp-outs are always the best! Poor little punkins... just got all tuckered out!! Yep - that's Lu asleep on Al asleep on Melisa! ZZZzzzzZZZZzzzz

River fun on the Bear River! What an adventure... all was well - until I didn't try to avoid a rock.. I was the only one that got dumped all day! Good thing no one had a camera handy!

Finally - Roasting marshmallows... Lu pretty much just sticks them in the flame - lights 'em on fire and makes Alex eat them. Don't you love her roaster?... she didn't even take the time to strip the leaves off! That girl is funny!

We made it home from our trip safe and sound and we had such a great time! We need to do it way more often! Next week is Kenyons big race so expect to hear updates real soon! Everyone wish him luck!