Sunday, July 8, 2012

Bridger Turns Five and a Half



It's hard to believe that Bridger is all ready FIVE and a half years old and that he will be starting kindergarten in the fall.
His recent accomplishments include: tying his own shoes, being able to read by himself, swim on his own for 20 feet, do a handstand underwater, and knee board behind a slow boat.
He continues to enjoy art projects and is very creative in what he makes with wood, paper, markers, tape, glue and anything else he can find. He loves to work (this I am very thankful for)  and will often go the extra mile and finish Carter's job or help Mom and Dad with their chores.  He has a cheerful attitude and will say, "Mom, what do you need me to do? I'll do it! Just tell me whatever you need done, and I'll get it done!" He has on more than one occasion woke up, got dressed and said, "Mom! we got to go and do some yard work!" He likes to help in the garden  and can unload the dishwasher in under 5 minutes with all dishes organized by color and size and in their exact proper place. Bridger loves to sing and performed  with Mom  in Sacrament meeting at church. His favorite show right now is Phineus and Ferb, his favorite food is any type of fruit, his favorite sport is soccer, hockey and bike riding. We love Bridger and his cheerful personality. I am amazed at what a smart, not-so-little boy he is turning into. 

We went to a sprinkler park with a bunch of his friends and  had cupcakes.
He told me he wanted just three things for his birthday. I love having a kid who is easy to please. 

Peach gummies

A water gun

He wanted his own small cake like Sissy had at her birthday. 






We've been seeing alot of this cheesy grin lately.
It warms my heart every time. 

And a new pair of cowboy boots. 


Perryland

In June we went camping in LaGrande, Oregon where our friends, Jace and Holly Perry, are from. Jace's family owns a huge lot of land that they have turned into their private campground, Perryland. 
It was a blast. We hiked, rode four wheelers and dirt bikes, went shooting, got dirty, played and played. We did all the camp stuff with fires, smores, late nights, dutch oven cobbler, rainy downpours, bug spray, sunscreen and smoky hair that never goes away. Gotta love camping! 


They had this swing that hung  from the trees. It went super high and everyone loved it. 
 Carter is such a loving brother to Little Sis. 



 Hooligans by the fire: Carter, Carson, Bridger and Maeley

Sissy caught on to camping real fast and just loved it. 



 I'm not sure these little cowboys love anything more than a chance to shoot a REAL gun.




I thought it was pretty fun too.
 I had a way better aim with the 22 than with the shot gun.


 Paddle boat  in the pond



 Bridger with a frog


 Giant moth Ben caught

 Just chillin with her boots on

 She's been full of funny faces these days!

 Sissy and Ashlyn


Thanks, Perryland! Hope to visit you again someday!