Denver trip

We're back. Thought we would share some photos of our trip. Darren says that we can't call it a vacation because it was too much work to be considered a vacation. :) These pictures were taken Wednesday at the Children's Museum in Denver. The kids loved this! Definitely Kenzie's favorite part of the trip. Em, if you ever need a stop for the kids in Denver, they would love it. They even had a little place for Camrie to play. It's $7 a person for ages 1 and above so a little pricey, but we spent about 4 hours here.

Also Em, Darren and I laughed about your comment of our kids not fighting. Rylie had hit Mason with a toy earlier that day and gave him a bloody nose so it was ironic that we read your Blog that nite. These Draper kids are in the running for the fighting award with the Kynastons. I tried to remind Darren that he used to fight with his siblings. He said mostly Becca. I can only imagine. :)

I'll post more pictures later. Oh how I love pictures.

Bye!

Ang

Our first offer!!

Today we are putting our first offer in on a house. I am trying not to get too excited because everyone that I have talked to said that you never get the first one you like. It is a three bedroom two bath with a large fenced back yard. We will be right next to penguin park so I thought Emily's kids would love that. Like I said earlier- I am trying not to get too excited. :)
I can't wait to see everyone next week and I hope anyone that can is planning on coming over on Friday- we fly in at 7:30 in the morning. Heath- are you coming down at all before the campout? I hope so, but I know the long hard hours that Danen works so I understand if you can't. See most of you soon.

Love,

Nicole

grandpa...we have a bike question

my chain keeps coming off. what can i do to fix it?

love taylor

That's neat about the Dallin Oaks thing. Can be pretty certain that something like that will never happen out here!!! We are enjoying the 2nd day in a row of amazingly cool temperatures. Yesterday's high was around 66 degrees, and today's high is supposed to be less than 80. That's a welcome change of last weeks scorching 106!!! Still bored as ever!!! The kids are going crazy and being constantly mean to each other!!! It's evident that we've gone wrong somewhere in the amount of flat out meaness that occurs at our house. What's D and Angs secret for siblings that don't fight? Love to hear it!! Another day of nothing. There's nothing to do around here. Talk to you all later. Emily

Special Sunday

Hi Folks,
Just a note to let ya know about our special Sunday. I walk in and sit by San' and Jen and San' says to me,"look who's on the stand". I look and Courtney Duke is up there. I say," Wow is Courtney 12 all ready!? Sandee elbows me and says "the other side". Behold, Elder Dallin Oaks is sitting next to the bishop. He talked to us about 15 minutes and spent the three hour block with us. It was really nice .He said our steeple looked friendly so he thought he'd join us for the sacrament. Just a note forEm', sorry I missed you when I called back Sunday. Love ya all, Dad

Family Vacation

Alright everyone who is going to Bear Lake. Here's the latest on food. Everyone will be responsible for one meal for the whole gang. This includes purchasing and preparing. Here's the schedule:

Mon. lunch: Biblers
Mon. dinner: Batemans
Tues. breakfast: Torsells
Tues. lunch: D Drapers - we're thinking sandwiches or wraps
Tues. dinner: Drapers - chili fritos

Then everyone bring their favorite cereal for Wednesday morning and we all share. Also bring treats and drinks for your family.

Any questions, comments, or corrections, you know how to blog. :)

Thanks all!

Emily, are you there?

Hey Em. This seems like the easiest way to keep in touch, so I'm using the blog for a little personal business. :) We have just scheduled a last minute family vacation to Denver. We'll be arriving in the city Tuesday nite and leaving Friday. Wednesday we want to go to Rocky Mountain National Park. Other things on our agenda are a Rockies game and the Children's Museum.

We want to know if you want to come visit. We are staying at the Comfort Inn in Denver. It's about $45-$50 a nite. So, the question is, can you come? Totally understandable if you can't. We would come all the way to Kansas but I think an 8 hour drive is pushing it for Camrie and I don't think I can ask more of her. :) I guess that's it. We would love to see your family, you and your kids, or just you. Let me know.

Love,
Ang

PS Anyone else that wants to meet us in Denver is also invited (even girls).

Bear Lake cabin info

Family vacation is coming closer. I found the website for the site we have reserved if you want to check it out. Be thinking of eating ideas.

http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/2463.html

SORRY MASON AND RYAN

I was just notified today that my online order for your B-Day presents were cancelled :( I thought about re-ordering something online but figured I will be out there in 14 day so I will just bring your new and improved presents. I know you're thinking that seeing me would be the best present in the whole wide world and who needs anything else!! Right?? Sorry about the presents and see you soon.

Love,

Nicole

just a little bored

Just a little bored sitting here at work so I thought I'd post a few pictures ( I only have a few saved here so I don't have a huge selection). I thought I'd post our cute dad and mom. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

bri's going to orlando for a merging meeting today through sunday...does anyone want to come hang out? somebody blog something...i'm bored!!!

More Hiking Photos

Here are a couple more photos to share.

the whole gang 

here's the dogs that I love so much 

lexi and her good friends josh and david who we just found out are noving back to "zion" . Wish they weren't moving!!! 

jess and tay watching scooby doo. thank goodness for scooby 

another rose shot 

this is what the squash looks like in mcpherson 

A little amatuer photography from the kynaston's back yard 

To everyone at home...

all of the pictures look like great fun. it also appears that everyone had a great birth week. did ang and mas get the gifts from kansas? you never know with the mail these days. I sent it on the 9th of july priority mail so if you don't have it happy birthday anyways and you probably won't be getting anything. Jenn I heard that the day of celebration was awesome. That's so cool that you got to participate in something so special. miss you all more than ever. Love, emily

The Birthday Hike

Well, the Birthday hike was a success. We ate tons, hiked a bit, and even caught some fish. The scenery was beautiful, but the bugs were plentiful. Here's a few shots...

Click on this one to make it bigger. Check out the dots... they're bugs.

A few fish...

A little swimmin'

Later,

D

Fun Day

It was a fun birthday celebration at mom's for Ryan and Mason. Too bad their happy birthweek is over! :o(

HAPPY B-DAY RYAN AND MASON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I think everyone is backpacking so I will post a blog for the birthday. Both of your presents are on backorder :( I ordered them two weeks ago and thought for sure they would be at your houses by now. I guess that's what I get for picking the cool looking gift cards!! Hope you had fun birthdays and see you in a couple weeks.

Love,

Nicole

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Happy Birthday Ryan!
I love you!
Becca

Happy Birthday to Mason!!

I think I figured out how to do pictures!! I'll do another one, just for all of you who didn't think I could do it!
Happy Birthday to Mason! We sure love you out here in Logan! I hope that you are all having a fun day...IT'S FRIDAY!!! :)

Happy Mason's Birthday

Happy Mason's birthday to you
Happy Mason's birthday to you
Happy Mason's birthday to everyone
Happy Mason's birthday to you

Going backpacking on your 6th birthday. What an adventure. I'm sure that Mason will get an extra piece of fish tonite. Just what he wants for his birthday. :) Wish you guys were all here to celebrate. We miss everyone!

Ang

back pack

Great news for backpacking enthusiasts, new time for departure , 2:00p.m. Thursday. Let me know if there is a problem. How's Mason feeling today? I hope all is well with the Fam. Love ya'll, Dad

Ryan's Idea of fun..........

Now this is what I call fun.

Gas To Rangely: $50 or so.
Bullets To Go Shooting: $15 or so.
Energy To Hike To My Shooting Range: $10 worth of food.
Posting A Picture Like This Of Becca On The Blog: Priceless.

Well ya'll have a good one. I am way excited for the backpacking trip. Take care everyone.

Ryan

Ryan's idea of a good time......

Bear Lake

Alright everyone. It's almost family vacation time. Time to send me all your great ideas. I'm going to send the remaining $ to the lady hopefully this week so if you could send me the money when you get a chance, that would be great. It's $70 for all you childless couples out there. Torsells have already paid. That should give us a little extra than the $300 we owe, so I thought we could give your parents back some or keep it for food or perhaps rent a toy. Ideas? Please send or comment all of your ideas and suggestions. Thanks.

Sincerely,
The Family Vacation Director 2005

me and kelcie had some time to ourselves while everyone else went to the city pool 

here's the girls in some clearance jammies. 

all the kids 

we made a volcano cake that "erupted" thanks to the amazing wonders of dry ice. 

thanks to jenn for her comments about life...we will watch the satellite to see if we can see aunt jenn. and D, we always appreciate and enjoy your thoughts and comments as well. life is good. same ol same ol.

July Hike

Here's a map to where we're going (even the girls) on this weekend's hike. If you've driven to Mirror Lake, then you've gone too far. Click on the picture to make it bigger, then you can print it out if you need to...

D