The Boone Family

We were so lucky to have the chance to sneak away for the weekend down to The Lodge.  The boys count down the days until we pack up the car to head down.  It is such a beautiful place where the kids can enjoy the company of their cousins and have a blast being outdoors.  I have to admit I might be as excited or more to get there too because I love getting the chance to see my cousins also.  We arrived Friday evening and quickly unloaded the car and headed out back.  Uncle John had brought a load of wood down and Peyton put on his work gloves and boots and got to work. Landon and Avery play on the play structure. This is such a great picture.  The kids and adults love jumping on the four wheelers and taking them out on the 100 acres to explore the trails. Saturday morning began with an adventure...James and Kelli had snagged some great inflatable floating rafts, boats, and canoes.  The plan was to get most of the adults down to the river and then bring the kids do

It's time for the annual Kid Mudder!  This is the race that the boys look forward to each year.  It takes place in Brooklyn, MI at the Michigan International Speedway.  Aunt Katie and Grandma Angie came along with us to cheer the big boys on. This race was sold out this year for the first time ever.  Here are the boys looking on as they wait to be released in to the starting line. We tend to be a bit competitive in our family (not sure where they get that from???) but on this race we take time to remind them that it is all about doing your best.  Not to worry about what everyone else is doing but doing the best that you can and being proud of yourself at the end for all you have accomplished! The boys anxiously await the start of the race.  I have to admit the moment I see them line up I get emotional.  There is something about watching your kids compete that just brings so much pride to my heart.   The obstacles the kids had to overcome were pretty awesome.  Carte