The McDonald Family

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Fishing Season and trip to the Beaver Dam

Well it is that time of the year! And although Daddy doesn't have very much extra time right now.. getting ready to move to Belize and all, there have been a few special fishing trips here and there with the children. Daddy is so good about making time for the important things! These pics show some photos of the fishing at Battleground Lake, Plumber's Lake and also photos from the Beaver Pond trip.

Battleground Lake

Guess who caught the 'big one'?

Fish Fry

Mama, who shares her dislike of fish with daughter Mandy, is delighted that she did not have to cook on this night!

Pics from the Beaver Dam:
Ryan, who decided to do his end of the year report on beaver's, asked Daddy to take he and Grant to the 1 acre beaver dam and pond. They had such a wonderful time observing the beavers and their habitat as well as spending special time together ♥

Friday, July 15, 2011

~Chore Time~

The children love to help around the house! Here are some snapshots of work around the home..

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24
KJV

Ryan, Grant and Grace harvest the delicious strawberry harvest. They ate as many as came up to the kitchen I think! :)

Gracie feeding the chickens some scraps

Ashley loves to mow. This particular day she was out there for 3 hours! The lawn looked like a park when she was finished with it!

Always willing to lend a hand, Grant is weeding with Mama and baby Laura

Our up and coming gardener

Mandy is always such a cheerful helper!

Ryan and Gracie painting the dog house to sell at our upcoming garage sale

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Camping With Nana and Papa~ Battle Ground Lake Park

We had the wonderful opportunity to go camping with Nana, Papa, Maia, her family and Jasmine with her children. We all had such a nice time visiting, preparing food, going on walks and roasting smores. The boys also enjoyed fishing at the lake and actually caught a few fish with the cousins.. :) We all had such a great time! Ashely also was able to see one of the puppies she had bottle fed. Wow had he grown! :) The whole trip always will be a very fond family memory. ♥