Wray kids with Windows in back ground, Jordon, and Jenson

The Arches

On our way to Albuquerque we stopped at the Arches. We had never been there before and thought it was absolutely beautiful.
The Floating Rock

One of the WindowsThe Delicate Arch

Madison--Girls Camp
Palisade Lake.

Geo Cash.

Girls Camp was a lot of fun. We went to Palisade Lake by Manti. We went swimming a lot in our free time, we went on a hike, and did a geo (sp) cashing.I had a lot of good experiences.

Landons 50 Mile Hike


The first time I've ever seen a Moose.

The Whole Scout Gang. (I'm the one in the green shirt)
First day of dirt. Day two of dirt.
Beautiful scenery

Day three of dirt.Day four of dirt.

This week I went on a 50 mile hike. I woke up at 6 a.m. on Monday and hiked 10 miles that day and did the same thing for Tuesday, and Wednesday, and then on Friday I only hiked 5 miles but it was straight up hill. Then on Saturday I hiked 5 miles all down hill. We started in Grove Creek and hiked all the way around Timp. where we ended up in Dry Creek Canyon. My goal

was to see how dirty I could get my ankles the whole week.

Day five of dirt.Day six of dirt. I need a bath bad! I hope mom didn't just clean the tub.

Do you mind? I'm resting!

We found a flying squirrel tail.

Last day! Am I even there?

Notice anything missing? Look Mom no training wheels!
I like to ride my bicycle, I like to ride my bike.
Is that a tan or just dirt? Landon took pictures and will share his experience. (Just a quick note-Landon always manages to bring gifts to his family where ever he goes. He brought treats he had saved etc... to share. He is always so thoughtful).

Madison loves the water. (I think she is half dolphin). She spent a lot of time swimming with her friends at camp. She got a little too much sun though.

This last week I was without my right and left hand. You tend to appreciate them more when you don't have them.(Unfortunately). I am so thankful for my oldest two children. (I'm thankful for all my children) Madison went to girls camp this last week and Landon went on a fifty mile hike with the young men. I constantly found myself wondering how I even get anything done. I also found myself missing the little things they do that make them, them. I missed them coming and talking to me and telling me about everything. I missed Madisons hugs every little bit. I missed Landons singing and him playing the piano. I MISSED THEM SOOOO MUCH! I realized how much the two of them do to help me and our family, especially when Christian is gone. I am grateful for the both of them and I am sure glad they had a good time and are home. I just wanted to hear them talk and tell me everything. I especially enjoyed hearing their testimonies. I am so thankful for our family.

The highlights of last week: Family bike ride (minus Madison and Landon). We rode all the way to Maceys (grocery store) and had an ice cream cone. Reminded us of riding the many bike trails that led you anywhere in the town, in California as a family. We were going to stop and visit our Grandma but being that it was getting dark thought maybe it would be wise to just go straight home. It was a good thing because when we finally made it home it was quite dark.

A few more highlights were Jenson learning to ride his bike without training wheels (He is getting pretty good), the family went to Salt Lake to watch Charoletts Web in the park(The best part about this was Christian got to come), the Wray boys all got missionary hair cuts, and Madison and Landon came home. Yeah!

-- Oh I almost forgot one of the happenings at our house. Jordon almost flooded the bathroom/basement. Quite exciting! Jordon I think likes clean teeth. He likes to brush his teeth before breakfast, after breakfast, before play time, after and before nap etc... etc...(I think you get the picture) So while I was listening to Madison share all her camp happenings and standing right next to the bathroom, Jordon decided he needed to brush again. I could hear the water running but did'nt think anything of it. Before I knew it I could hear water dripping down stairs. I peaked in the bathroom and noticed not only about an inch of water on the entire floor but the sink had been plugged up. I said in a very patient voice " Jordon what are you doing? You have made a huge mess." After a moment of silence not really expecting an answer back, Jordon says "Mom, I'm sorry". I could'nt be mad. He even volunteered to help me clean it all up. Never a dull moment.

-- Next week our family is headed to New Mexico. We are excited to share our many planned adventures with you. Stay tuned!

New haircuts.

Helping make cookies.

We sure love our baby brother.


The Three Musketeers! Or Super Heros!

Happy 4th of July!

4th of July Pictures. I kind of did this all backwards but continue further down to read the big post. Thanks for your patience.

Madisons snicker doodles.
Madisons crescent rolls.
Madisons apricot pineapple pie.
Marons orange cookies.
Brooklons 4th of July jello mold.

Rachel Rae has nothin on our Madison, Brooklon and Maron Wray! These are the pictures of the yummy food the girls made.

Jordon does'nt need anyone to put him down for a nap. He puts himself down anywhere and everywhere. He plays so hard that he'll fall asleep in the middle of play time.




Water Fun!

Sheild yourself!

Happenings for this last week: Monday we had a great family home evening. The lesson was on "Love at Home" and "Be ye kind one to another". We began with a game called sacrifices to learn what things are most important to us. (scriptures, freedom, food, pets, testimony, dentists,etc. etc...Sometimes we get caught up in everyday living and forget what is really important to us. We treat our friends with more respect than we treat our families, we place more importance on schoolwork or a job than we do on our families, or we spend more time thinking about food or money than we do our own families. We read the story of Abraham and Issac. We then went around the room and talked about what we liked/loved about each other and then we drew names for secret pals for the whole week. There were so many thoughtful things done for everyone. This was really fun to see what everyone would come up with each day to serve each other. We had treats made, pictures drawn, beds made, laundry folded, small gifts given. I think we may do this again. There seemed to be peace and lots of thoughtful kindness.

Tuesday brought some budding chefs that actually carried on through Friday. Madison made some amazing snicker doodles on tuesday, homemade crescent rolls wednesday, and a homemade apricot/pineapple pie for thursday. Yummy! Brooklon and Maron also decided to try there hand at cooking. Brooklon made a awesome 4th of July jello mold. Scrumpchy! Maron made the best orange cookies. (We've included pictures. They did'nt just taste and smell awewsome, they looked awesome too) Watch out Rachel Rae for our Madison, Brooklon and Maron Wray.-- I almost forgot to mention our sweet water fight on tuesday. I think I still have a river in my ears. It was fun to be a kid again and get a little or actually a lot wet. Our pictures don't really do it justice and I think our camera man might have been laughing a little too hard. The 4th was simple, relaxing, and yet fun. We had a bbq with family, sparklers, and sat out front and watched the fireworks up above done by the fire department at the nearby junior high. I have to say I love my family. I love spending time together. Summer has really been fun. We hope you have all had a great 4th of July.