Oh fun at the lake.
Robot dancing clinic.
Warming up for the big stuff.
Thanks to the talented Bry Cox for catching this lovely moment.
...and this. He is an amazing photographer!
So...wakeboarding was great fun, but I am not that great :)
This pretty much sums up my day of wakeboarding. I may or may not have swallowed 12 gallons of lake.
This is Julie. She is easily one of my favorite people this side of the Milky Way. We went camping/boating with Julie's aunt Trish. It's a longer story, but this little trip was quite a turning point. Thanks Jewels/Chachi/Dr. V/Crocketteer! (...pick your fave nickname :) 
I believe is my first ever tongue picture. A trip of many firsts!
Whoa.
Precious! (I just remember thinking...Ahh! Flash! Bright!)
Tosh and Hannah looking radiant with their little ones. 
Happy Birthday Maddie!
Brooke and Sals finishing off one divine little cupcake.
Oh Sisters!
I love this shot of Sally. Just gracing some random lawn chair with her presence and looking as lovely as ever.
A timed sawing competiton. Obviously one of the happiest moments in my life. We finished in 22 seconds, which means it would prob take us six years to cut down a real tree. Okay. We were actually ranked pretty high...then (surprise of the century) my mom beat us...21 seconds! Way to go Mama!
Cousin Emily. One of my favorite people of all time. I love her immensely and I'm fairly certain she could save the world if she had to.
Echo and Ada. Such beauty!
Here's the story. We are getting ready to leave on the "Hike for Fossils." He spontaneously decides he wants to join, but has no idea where his shoes are. We tell him he can't go. He's upset. We feel badly. We say, "Okay, but shoes or no shoes, no one is going to carry you." Yeah. He did 68% of the hike barefoot. The little trooper.
Our fearless leader and native to wild, untamed territories such as this, Carl H.
The Rock Sliders! The little ones taught me how. Great fun!
Oh! You two cute little briar rabbits.
Had I found a diamond...(or an Egyptian mummy), I would not have been more thrilled.
The Fossil Finders
According to Brit, this is the greatest photo I have ever taken...Perhaps, you adorable little thing, you.
Saving the best for last....this is my absolute favorite photo of the whole day. Never once complaining, he was by far the most youthful person on our three mile hike through all types of terrain. Whilst piggy backing him, he politely started converstation by complimenting my necklace and then asking about it and my earrings. Such a dear, sweet little boy and what a lovely memory to end a wonderful, wonderful day.
We pulled over to switch drivers and...had the most bless-ed opportunity to meet one of the largest snakes I have ever encountered. As you can see, I wouldn't let the girls get too close...just in case it decided to attack. Serious.
She has the BEST! facial expressions and...where did those EYES come from?! Geck!
Sleeping Beauty and the borrowed (yet faithful...how does this thing make it in so many pics?!) sidekick...Scary (not sure of it's last bath) Blue (Brit's fave color) Baby Monster ("Monster" because it gives off this vibe of having the capacity to attack your lower leg at will.) I woke up a couple nights ago to find Brit (we had company...Brit likes my bed better anyway) totally and unabashedly cuddling with it. Brit...if you write it, I will insert a tribute...here. 
Oh! So precious! Echo definitely reigned supreme this trip.
They were attempting to make Echo's leg resemble Brit's arm. Apparently, a four hour drive will get to ya.
