Camping Up Blacksmith Fork Canyon

We attempted another camping trip, since our first one this year, was kind of a bust.  We went up Blacksmith Fork Canyon.  We went up Left Hand Fork, because the rest of the canyon was closed.  We had a wonderful time. The weather was great, and we were with great friends.

The first day we were there, Rylie and Sydnie hiked up the hill behind the trailer.  

This was Sydnie and her friend Bradley coming down the hill.  They made it all the way to the big tree at the top.  They are the two little black dots, about half way down the hill.

Hallie and Remie, spent most of the time, going in and out of the trailer.  They thought they were pretty funny.  This is Hallie peeking out.

Sydnie got to shoot her new gun, that she got for her birthday.  She thought she was pretty cool stuff.

Bradley wanted in on the action as well.

 

 

When the twins were not going in and out of the trailer, we could find them sitting on the 4-wheelers.

Remie 

 

Hallie

 

Finally getting to ride them with dad.

When the Kids are Left Alone

It's really is quite funny what you may find on your camera, when your children are left alone with it.  I was going through pictures, trying to decide what to post, when I found the following pictures.  I am not sure who took them, Rylie or Sydnie, but I had to chuckle....

 We were getting ready to go somewhere, and the girls were waiting so patiently in the truck...as you can tell.

Sydnie Graduates from Kindergarten

Sydnie graduated from Kindergarten on June 1st.  She was so excited, and we are so excited for her.  She has been in Miss Jones' PM class this year and has loved every minute.  Syd has done so well with school this year, I hope she continues to enjoy it.  If not it is going to be LONG 12 years!

(She is right in the middle)

Getting her diploma

Sydnie and her friend Bradley

Sydnie with Miss Jones.  We just love her!

Newest Member(s) of the Barfuss Family

I have been waiting a little while to see if Ryan is actually going to blog about this subject, but since he hasn't, I am taking it upon myself to post it.  We have a new member of the family.....well actually two, since that is the way we do things around here......

This is Ryan's Antelope that he shot in Wyoming last fall. We haven't named him yet....although, Ryan might have.

 And this is Scott's Antelope that he shot on the same hunting trip....and yes, it is hanging on my wall as well.

I will spare you all of the details as to why I have two, but I do know Scott's rent is coming due! :)

 

1st Camping Trip of the Season

We just got back from our 1st camping trip of the season, which I have to admit was a complete  bust!  However, we have bought a new toy that made it a little more enjoyable......

 We have actually been looking at trailers for a little while now, and Ryan told me that if I waited another year (keep in mind this was in January), that I could buy a brand new one.  We had been looking at used trailers, and so I was up for waiting.  However, one night after school Ryan called me to say he had found a trailer and I needed to come and look.....long story short...I now have it sitting in my driveway.  I won't go into the details of why, exactly, I have it now, and not a year from now, that will soon be coming I'm sure.  Ryan just said it was "Part of his Master Plan."  Needless to say, I am very excited to have more space to put everyone.

Now with all of the that being said, if you haven't noticed all of the gray/black clouds behind the trailer.....well that is what it did most of the camping trip.  We have, once again, lived up to the neighborhood joke, of "if you want it to rain....send the Barfuss' camping."  The funny part is, is that it actually snowed at home, and not on us!  So I guess the joke was on them. :)

Once we got settled, we celebrated Sydnie's birthday with Ryan's family.  She was a little disappointed, because we were never able to have cake and ice cream, due to the weather.  Ryan had told her that he would make her a "brownie cake" while we were camping, in the dutch ovens.  But right after she was done opening presents, it started to rain, and never really quit.  And once it did quit, it was a muddy, mucky mess.

 

  I will spare you the rest of the gorey details of the trip....lots of sick kids, and I will just leave it at that.  But, it will be really nice when we can get back out and try it again.

Sydnie Turns 6!

WOW!  It is really hard to believe that Sydnie is 6 years old.  It seems just like yesterday that she was a baby!  She is such a joy to have in our family!  She loves to be outside and do things with her dad.  That's good for him....maybe he will have a huntin' buddy, when she gets a little older.  She is also my little helper.  She helps me out so much, with the babies, dishes, laundry...you name it, she will help with it.  Although, when it comes to cleaning her room, that is a different story!  She also loves school and has done very well with it, this year.  Her goal was to get further in her reading then Rylie, did in Kindergarten.  She worked very hard and surpassed her goal.  Don't tell Rylie, it just makes her feel bad.  We are very proud of Sydnie and all that she does!  

Happy Birthday, Knee, Knee (as the twins call her)!

We had my family come down on her birthday.  She was very excited to have a "Tangled" birthday!

 

She got her first gun....well a BB Gun!  She was so excited.  And it is even pink!  Hopefully she doesn't shoot her eye out!~

Soccer Season 2011

May is always such a crazy month for us!  Rylie and Sydnie have been playing soccer again this year, both of which....LOVE IT!  Ryan and his friend Scott have been Sydnie's coaches this year.  It's been very interesting to watch them in action.  I hope to get some more pictures of their teams.  I didn't have my camera when they took team pictures.

Remie & Hallie - watching Rylie... 
this is actually the only way to keep them contained.  They love to be outside, and to be able to run.  One runs one way, the other one runs the other way!

Sydnie and Rylie....just before Rylie's game. 

Sydnie is helping Rylie warm up.  Sydnie was being the goalie.  Right after I took the picture, she took one in the face, and was done helping Rylie after that.

Rylie loves to play goalie.  If her coach would let her, she would do it every quarter.