University Falls with the Cottage Park Youth

It is tradition to go to University Falls every year when school starts. This is the first time we have all been able to go. The youth had a lot of fun. The water was REALLY cold!!! It took my breath away, but I am proud to say I was able to go down all of the falls.

The group before we get started on our hike to the falls.


Carlin going down the first fall.


April Astle and myself braving it together.



Miranda going down the first fall.

Fort Bragg with the Coulam Families

We went camping with the Coulam side of the family. We camped at Mackerricher State Park for a few days. We did some hiking and tidepooling and playing on the beach. We had a great time!!

Warren cooking us some breakfast.


Matt climbing a tree in our campsite.


The girls coloring while waiting for a meal.


Enjoying the beach.


Sea Lions watching us!!


Miranda and I enjoying the view.


Camfire


About to go hiking!


Tom proposed Nichole while we were there!!

Let's Go To the Movies-Dance Recital

Carlin and Miranda have been doing dance this year. They are in the same class together. They have learned a lot. Here are some pictures of them in their costumes. They had so much!!


Carlin in her munchkin costume for the Wizard of Oz dance.


Here are both Miranda and Carlin in their munchkin costumes.


Here they are with several of the girls.


Miranda chilling in the dressing room in between dances.


All of the girls posing with the dance teachers.


Miranda and Carlin posing in their Forest Gump Theme Song Costumes.


Carlin getting her trophy for participating in dance for 3 years.

6 Flags Discovery Kingdom

For Father's Day, we decided to get season passes to 6 Flags for the family to spend some time together doing something fun. Here are some pics of our first outing.

The family at the entrance minus Warren who is taking the picture


The dolphins. Warren was a part of the show. He got soaked.


Waiting for the bird show to start.


The elephant show was really good.


The Voodoo ride.


Us with Petunia Pig


Us with Marvin the Martian

Cowan Talent Show

Carlin and her friends decided to learn a dance for the Talent Show this year. This is their last talent show because next year they will be in middle school.




Here are a few shots of them in their costumes. I guess blogger doesn't let us do video anymore. I would put the video up if I could. Sorry!!