Jaclyn, Tyler, and Brody left July 8th for a 2 week stay in Buckeye with their dad. They get a couple weeks during the summer as set visitation with him. I talk to them everyday at least twice. Jaclyn has a cell phone she keeps on her so they can call me whenever as well as I can call them. Our house is so quiet without them there and Tytan has been having to entertain us and himself. They are all feeling a little home sick and we miss them as well. There dad isn't getting the time off this time like he did on the June visit. They are bored and want him there instead of his girlfriend. I would gladly let them come home. I don't like to share!!!

For the 4th of July weekend we decided to take a camping trip. Papa & Grammie, Kendra & her kids, Mom & Mitchel, Kyle, and Jason, the kids, & I all loaded up and headed to Black Canyon. It was soo beautiful out there. The weather was great, other than the wind that came through Saturday, everyone got along, a few fish were caught, and there were lots of marshmallows ate! I had gotten a new tent for my birthday and was super excited to use it. We fit all 6 of us in it with room to spare. Kris and Matt aren't with us yet for their summer visit but it would have been nice to have them there with us. The kids were so dirty by the time we got home we thought we would have to clean mud out of the tub! The had such a blast though. Tyler was alway climbing up in the trees. Brody was off riding bikes with Mitchel anytime we needed him. Kalaya and Tytan found tree branches to ride like horses. Jaclyn was catching up on her reading and enjoying the sun. Papa and Grammie sat and enjoyed their family being together. Mom and Kendra had some good visits. Kyle read an entire large book. Jason and I had a peaceful time enjoying our kids and the beautifu outdoors. We look forward to another camping trip. Hoping to fit one in when Kris and Matt get here!!!

Jaclyn and I went with a couple of my friends to watch Eclipse yesterday. We had a great time just having some mom and daughter time. She has been into reading the books and watching the movies. We are both excited for the next movie to come out. We had shirts made to wear to the movie.