Haderlie Family Camp Out

As soon as we got home from Oregon, we were on the road to the Haderlie Camp Out. Mom Haderlie has wanted to do a family camp out with all the kids, their spouses, etc. for a few years now. And well we FINALLY did it! It was so much fun!

Shyann, Mat's sister, had made shirts for everyone with our last names and the years we were married. Mat & I had something similar made for our wedding reception, but since that was almost five years ago, it was nice to have a fresh one! She even made shirts for the puppies!!

We went up to the Star Valley area for the camp out - it was gorgeous! We saw quite a few deer and I even saw my first MOOSE! I forgot the camera on that one, but it was so neat! The weather wasn't bad either. We did have a little rain storm, which dumped buckets. We didn't mind though.

I learned how to make a milk can dinner - which was mighty tasty! We played card games and visited. It was nice to get away from the technology gadgets and catch up with the family. It was so nice to see the grandparents too! I felt like it was such a treat to have them there!

Mat and I had to leave Sunday, since he had to work Monday and everyone else stayed through Monday. Sunday morning though, we had a little church service. It was probably my favorite memory of the weekend. We each got a chance to share a scripture, story or song. I felt so blessed to have been there that day.

I am looking forward to next year!

Our t-shirts!

Ella...Mat's sisters puppy, that we secretly would like to kidnap :)

Poochie Haderlie...Dad & Mom Haderlie's dog...he certainly loves his DWs (doggie walks)

Grandma Park insisted on walking up Mat one morning. I couldn't help but get the camera ready.

I was cracking up! :)

Yes, that's a teepee...That's Dad Haderlie's speciality.

Believe it or not, I've never seen one before. It was pretty darn neat!

Such a Great Man

Back in June, I lost my grandfather. We called him PoPo. Mat and I flew out to Oregon to attend his service. He lived such an amazing life and was loved by all who met him. He had such a kind, caring, generous spirit. He taught me how to make homemade ice cream and delicious cider. He taught me how to drive the lawn mower for the first time. He had the best stories to tell. He always had a smile on his face. He was such an inspiration to my life and will be missed.

Idaho Weekend (with the baby buffalo & camel)

We headed to Idaho last weekend for an air show and had the added bonus of seeing the Haderlie family! I drove up Thursday and Mat flew up on Friday.

We crammed a lot in for this weekend...like...

I saw my bestie, Bethany & her kiddos - oh, how I loved them!

We had a hot dog roast & smores with our friends, the Calls - we love seeing them when they're in town!

We met a baby buffalo, Brillo.

We went to the Rexburg Air Show - saw some amazing airplanes!

I got completely FRIED by the sun. :(

We met and Mat rode a camel named Ralphie!

We got to see Grandma & Grandpa Park - so happy they came up to Idaho Falls!

When Mat flew in, Mom Haderlie & I went to pick him up and got a sneak peak of the planes before the show. I stumbled across this airplane called, "Unfinished Business". It was gorgeous!

Here's a look inside the plane:

There was a little message in front of the controls...here's a close up version:

Love it!!

Baby Buffalo, Brillo :)

She's adorable!

...and liked Mat a lot...

Ralphie, the Camel

Mat going for a ride.

These are Mom Haderlie's Donkeys :)

Aren't they cute?!



Camping x 2

We have gone camping, not once, but TWICE since June started! We have a big Haderlie Camp Out coming up and well...I need practice before I take that leap. I haven't been camping since 2009 (I know, I know). The first camping trip was not the easiest, but the second one was MUCH better! Granted, we had some crazy wind, but it was still much more enjoyable. I even surprised Mat by having the car packed and ready to go when he walked in the door!

Once we had camp set up, Mat went fishing while I hung out at the campsite reading a delightful book and having some good ol' quality me time. Mat caught a bunch of little fish and then one decent sized one. He let the little ones go, but then he cooked up the decent sized one to go with dinner.

The first camp trip, we took WAY to much stuff and this camp trip we simplified everything. We roasted hot dogs for dinner (along with the fish), smores for dessert and then oatmeal and strawberries for breakfast. We only could spare an overnight trip, but it was still very much worth it!

I'm looking forward to the upcoming camp outs! I was too busy to take pictures for the first camp trip and only took two from our second one...

Our campsite

Mat & his fish