Last Wednesday Nate and I left to be a "Ma and Pa" on a pioneer trek with teenagers from our church. We were over six great kids, four girls and two boys. Here we are all: Brett, Rikki, Katrina, me, Blaire, Ryan (Bandito), Maigan, and Nate. What a great bunch of kids. Being with them for four days made me excited, not so scared anymore, for my own kids to turn into teenagers. Nate and I had so much fun with these kids. They were real troopers.
We experienced all four of Wyoming's seasons in the short four days. The wind was unbelievable. We kept on moving though, and we made it through. Nate made quite the handsome pioneer! He's so wonderful and I am so glad to be married to him. Also, we had a fun father's day yesterday celebrating what a great dad he is. I have yet to meet someone that is as involved with the kids and loves his family as much as Nate does.
Nate says that he was born in the wrong era. He especially loved the pioneer experience. I have to say that I loved the pioneer clothes, and all the walking, but I really missed baths, showers, sinks, and sturdy houses. We take so much for granted today!
Nate and I laughed so much with these kids. It's been a long time since I have laughed that hard. It's amazing these kids could still crack jokes, while the wind blew and the sand pelted our dirty faces, and the rain poured, and the ash cakes baked in the fire. We would do this again in a heart beat.
Nate and I laughed so much with these kids. It's been a long time since I have laughed that hard. It's amazing these kids could still crack jokes, while the wind blew and the sand pelted our dirty faces, and the rain poured, and the ash cakes baked in the fire. We would do this again in a heart beat.
My mom and Dad came out to help us with the kids while we were gone. It was over their anniversary, so my sister Jill took the kids over that day. It was so nice to be able to be away and know that my kids were well taken care of. Dad brought out fishing poles for the kids and set them up. Then he went worm hunting in our yard with them. They loved that! They still talk about fishing and worms, and all that, even though their attention spans didn't last long while they were actually fishing. My dad is so great and I am so lucky to be his daughter.
My mom is incredible too. She seems to never tire while she endlessly serves the kids. I am so grateful for her too.
My mom is incredible too. She seems to never tire while she endlessly serves the kids. I am so grateful for her too.
6 comments:
The trek looks fun. ;) I remember when Micah & I did it in the Student Ward before we were married. I am still not a camper. hehe Isn't it wonderful to have great parents. We are truely blessed to have parents who are involved in our lives. I just think your mom is great. Always so sweet. Loved seeing her last month. And I am glad there home is still standing. ;) No fire on Montna. hehe
What a great experience. Evan and I were Ma and Pa about 3 years ago...looks like we left from the same place as you--sixth crossing? It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but like you, would do it again in a heartbeat. Our stake is planning it again for 2010, we hope to be included!
Your parents ARE awesome. I had such a great time both times I visited their little piece of Paradise. It is so nice to have parents that allow us to do fun things alone (?) with our husbands. Ask them to come again so you can visit me here, ok?
Jen...haven't seen you since Heather and Jackson's wedding. Where are you living!
Hi Jennifer, I found your blog through Amanda's (this is Laura Webb from good ol' Montna Drive!!!) anyway, I just wanted to tell you that your family is just beautiful and everyone looks so happy. It's great to see all these pictures and give a little glimpse of what you have been up to!!!
Jen! I'm so excited to find you and your lovely family! I need to get "out" more on the internet!
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