It's a Good Thing They're Still Young

During our weekly Family Home Evening, we have a segment before the lesson called "For the Strength of the Family" where we act out certain realistic situations and then ask the kids what they would do. Tonight's scenario involved Sam and a friend in the candy isle. The friend doesn't have money and suggests they take some candy anyway. Sam knew just what to do. He said, "No, that would be stealing. Let's go." After which we clapped and high-fived him for such a good choice. Then Noelle, after eagerly watching the first scenario, was ready for her turn. Her friend had discovered a gumball machine was broken and you didn't need to put any money in it, but you could just reach your hand inside and get a gumball. What do you do?

"I say thank you."

Up and Dune

We went to the sand dunes out near Mountain Home for Memorial Day. I was pretty much baffled all day long at how the heck sand dunes ended up in the middle of nowhere (and I mean, the middle of nowhere). We had SO MUCH fun, but I missed my Oregon beach sand dunes. Warning: there will be a mass amount of pictures.

Perfect.

This is my best good friend with one of her daughters on top of the dunes. Aren't they beautiful?

Baby Buddies.
These two have been together since Noelle was 10 months old. I'm not kidding, they are THE CUTEST things together. Their adorableness is unstoppable.

Jr. Buddies (Ben and Sam).

Senior (citizen) buddies.

If she doesn't make you smile, you are a Scrooge McGrinch. This is my friend's 8 month old (aka, Ruby's future best friend).
Pure happiness.

Sam's spectacular spill. The great thing about falling in sand...no injuries.

We had a great view. And a great time. THE END.