The Lundy 5

Allen kayaked a section we couldn't get to today so we hiked instead. I didn't coordinate their outfits very well though for my photographing purposes! But black and white can always save me I guess. Got some fun ones though! Bribery isn't bad right? :)

Allen surprised us with a rafting trip on Saturday! Joe let us borrow his raft and take the kids down the river. Of course it was the Glade Creek section which is really tame, but they had a blast. To them it was some wild white water action on the New River! Allen and Michelle were in the back, Julie and I in the front, and six kids piled in the middle. It was the easiest rafting trip I've ever taken and so nice to just relax and not dig in or fear death like usual! Poor Allen missed a day of kayaking for it, but he had fun seeing them so happy. Of course he got his own action later when Denny took him repelling by the bridge. Man was that scary! I had to lie down at the top and hold the camera out to take the pics and heights don't usually bother me. But that was straight down and wayyyy down. It was a very cool place for climbers and the kids had fun trying to climb up the rocks too. Besides the great cliffs, it has an awesome view of the gorge and bridge. I got ...

We had a great time camping over Labor Day in West Virginia at the New River. The first day, Allen kayaked The Dries, which apparently doesn't run very often, so it was quite a treat. I got a fun picture of him in his kayak skirt so I could use the wordart Tina Chambers made for me. The kids and I played at a waterfall nearby, which was more of a water trickle that day. But fun and lots of photo opportunities, so I was happy! That morning we visited Beauty Mountain (maybe our favorite place in WV) with Kathy and Michelle. This place was a tip from our favorite white water guide and boy is it a great one! Near impossible to find, but worth it if you do. It overlooks the river and gorge and is just breathtaking. So here are some pretty pictures, then of course our kids sticking their heads out the windows like dogs. :)

this is hilarious, but freakishly so! you'll want to try it after you see it! this is our debut at the olympics and we really bust some moves. :) it really was fun. not sure allen will enjoy it so much though! :) thanks to carolyn for the link! just click the play button! Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

i got this from debi and cracked up. the chorus is "these are the things you don't say to your wife". enjoy! :)

my last one headed off to school today (wahhh). matt was very excited and yelled school day!!! as soon as he woke up. josh was being a very good big brother and giving him tips and said he'd be sure he got to the right place. he freaked when he saw the bus. i'm so glad i got a picture! they yelled, jumped up and down, hugged, and ran for the bus. it was so cute. i heard josh introducing matt to the bus driver (and the rest of the bus) and asking if he could sit by him. i'm sure he'll be much nicer to him there than he is at home. well i hope! so both of the boys are off to school today. *sniff* at least lizzy is home this year so we're not lonely! oh, i still need to post about her first day, which was yesterday. :) sorry the pics are small jen, but these are really not good or interesting probably for anyone except my mom. :)