The Yearly Kitzmiller Campout

 We just got back on Saturday night from the yearly Kitzmiller campout up by Heise Hot Springs. My little brother Mike & his wife Lori were in charge this year and they found a little campsite called table rock that they reserved last year for this year. So we were able to just enjoy ourselves and not worry about other people bothering us. The biggest problem we had is that when the gate was locked and closed people would still climb over the fence and come in. It was mostly to use the bathroom or the tables, but still we reserved it and paid for it so it was ours from Wed., June 22-26th. We got there on Wed. around 4:00 pm. we followed my parents up so we would know where it was and how to find it. Russells parents were so kind to let us borrow there camp trailer and we hauled it with my parents suburban. It worked out great!! I really want to buy a camp trailer now it was so much easier to pack and take care of than a tent. We got there Wed. night and just hung out & drove the 4 wheelers. Thursday we all went swimming at Heise Hot Springs which is only 7 miles away from our camp ground. The kids had a blast going on the slide, pool & diving board. Also they have a separate part that has a small pool and hot pools to sit in that is heated by the hot springs. We swam until around 5:00 pm. went back to camp got changed and rested and then went back to Heise to eat pizza at their pizza place. Friday we just hung around camp and enjoyed the peace and quiet. The kids got wet with water balloons and the slip n slide. We went on a little hike and the those who had ATV's went 4-wheeling. It was pretty quiet with no boys around. Saturday when just hung out and they went 4-wheeling one more time and while they were gone Russell & I got the camper ready so we could go home. I was sad to go because I love spending time with my family and I love to enjoy the outdoors. We are hoping to go camping again before the summer ends. My favorite parts about the campout were Josh putting on MaKenna shirt. It looked like a muscle shirt on him. Bryce being completely content having someone to have adventures with and mostly because he loves nature. MaKenna having her 5th birthday party at the campout and being able to play with her cousin Katie. Caden being able to learn how to be a safer driver with the 4 wheelers and just hanging out with family. I have to say the yearly Kitzmiller campout was a success!

The Best & Worst Week

Before I write about my worst week I wanted to tell about my awesome vacation to Las Vegas with my Sweetie. This year on May 26th was our 10 yr anniversary. YEAH! We made it 10 yrs. Anyway we splurged and planned a trip for two to Vegas. Just us, No KIDS ALLOWED!! So we took a flight out of Twin Falls. We left on June 2nd & came back June 5th.We had a wonderful time! We went to the Disney Musical the Lion King, the Excalibur for dinner and a show of the Kings Tournament, and then to the Bodies and Titanic Exhibit! We stayed at the Circus, Circus hotel. It was GREAT!!! Now that my best week has come and gone I had to get back to reality. A week ago today I found out that the baby that I was carrying didn't have a heartbeat. We went in for an ultra sound and we were very excited about it. I was 4 months along. The tech started the ultra sound and she wasn't saying much so I kinda new something was not right. She left the room for a minute came back and said that we needed to go to the Drs. office right away. So we went over to the Drs. office and waited for about 30 minutes. The LONGEST 30 minutes of my life! He finally came in and told us that the baby didn't have any fetal heart tones. He was very good and explained that it is normal to feel sad and it's ok to grieve over this loss. I was very impressed with his words and concern for me. Anyway we scheduled for that following Friday for a D&E, A Dilation & Evacuation. I had to take some pills the night before the surgery to start labor. Then the Dr. goes in and evacuates the uterus by breaking the baby's bones and taking it out piece by piece. It kinds sounds grusome but then I thought it was the best way, better than having to deliver a still born baby. The loss of this baby has been really hard very heartbreaking. This has been the third baby I have lost over the years. For some reason this one was the hardest. I was really looking forward to having another baby in spite of all the challenges it can bring. I guess there was a reason why and I am not sure why the Lord wanted it this way. I never knew how much I could miss someone that I have never even met. I count my blessings that it wasn't something way worse.