On Saturday we took off for the coast. We ended up at a town called Gulf Shores in Alabama. It was beautiful, the sand is just so white and you could actually wade out in the water and not worry about the waves. Just as we got there a little boy had gotten stung by a jelly fish, so Ryan would not go in the water. Everyone was already in there so dad went and tried to get him. It took a lot of coaxing but he finally got in. Clark and Emma had no problems about getting in. Clark kept going out further and further, we had to keep calling him back, he had so much fun body surfing he didn't realize he was going out further. The only problem we had was that the water was sooo salty that it burned the eyes and the nose when you were suprised by the waves. Emma loved being in the water, dad taught her how to jump the waves by herself. When it was time to get out the kids did not want to get out, so we told them that we would visit the coast again.
We left Gulf Shores and headed towards Mobile where the Battleship "The Alabama" is docked. Carrson was in heaven. We got there 30 minutes late to buy a ticket to get on the ship, so we have to go back there too. The boys were excited to see the ship, they also liked how there were tanks, jets and even a submarine. So we will have to spend more time there.
We hope that you are enjoying your summer, let us know how you are doing.
The Drapers
Monday, August 6, 2007
Summer Vacation '07
Sorry that we have not updated this for a while. We have had a busy summer. Towards the end of May we took off for a vacation to Utah, Carrson had to be to the Logan Plant (Herff Jones) for a week, so the rest of the family tagged along. On our way there we were able to stop in Nauvoo and Carthage, IL. It was a great experience for us and the kids. I think the kids (and dads) favorite part was the pioneer games area. They played games that the pioneers played. We do have photos and we will get them on the blog soon. The kids also learned how to make rope, barrels, how the pioneer women baked bread and we also learned how they made bricks.
On May 28th dad flew back to Alabama and left the rest of us there. While we were there Clark and Ryan got to go and visit their school classes in Smithfield. Clark was able to go on a field trip with his class. The boys also got to go to Scout Camp with friends while they were there. Thank you to those of you who hepled make it possible for them to go. They really enjoyed themselves.
We also got to go camping, swimming, 4-wheeling. We were able to visit Promintory Point while we were there. Clark and Ryan were able to answer questions about the park and become Jr. Engineers. They thought that was pretty cool.
Also Ryan had a very special day while we were there. He turned 8 and he was able to be Baptized. On Ryan's birthday we went to Lagoon, he thought that was great but by Saturday he asked if he was ever going to get a cake. Mom kind of forgot about that since Thursday was his birthday and he was Baptized on Saturday. She had quite a bit on her mind. But the day turned out to be a wonderful day, and he finally got his cake on Sunday (Going to Golden Corrall wasn't enough). We also want to Thank everyone for their help in seeing it happen and for coming we really appreciate your love.
Not much has happened since we arrived back home. We have been getting ready for school to start. It starts tomorrow (August 7th). The kids are so excited to start, Emma asks every day if it is time for Clark And Ryan to go to school, because she knew she was going to be able to go when they went. Clark will be in the 5th grade, Ryan starts 3rd, and Emma will be in all day Kindergarten. Mom dosen't know what she will do. The boys are starting paino Wednesday, Emma starts dance in a couple of weeks, and soccer starts for Clark and Ryan at the end of the month. Clark also wants to try a do the Chess Club at the Library when it starts. Mom's hands are going to be full between homework, Scouts and everything else. Well that's what has happened here so we will talk later.
On May 28th dad flew back to Alabama and left the rest of us there. While we were there Clark and Ryan got to go and visit their school classes in Smithfield. Clark was able to go on a field trip with his class. The boys also got to go to Scout Camp with friends while they were there. Thank you to those of you who hepled make it possible for them to go. They really enjoyed themselves.
We also got to go camping, swimming, 4-wheeling. We were able to visit Promintory Point while we were there. Clark and Ryan were able to answer questions about the park and become Jr. Engineers. They thought that was pretty cool.
Also Ryan had a very special day while we were there. He turned 8 and he was able to be Baptized. On Ryan's birthday we went to Lagoon, he thought that was great but by Saturday he asked if he was ever going to get a cake. Mom kind of forgot about that since Thursday was his birthday and he was Baptized on Saturday. She had quite a bit on her mind. But the day turned out to be a wonderful day, and he finally got his cake on Sunday (Going to Golden Corrall wasn't enough). We also want to Thank everyone for their help in seeing it happen and for coming we really appreciate your love.
Not much has happened since we arrived back home. We have been getting ready for school to start. It starts tomorrow (August 7th). The kids are so excited to start, Emma asks every day if it is time for Clark And Ryan to go to school, because she knew she was going to be able to go when they went. Clark will be in the 5th grade, Ryan starts 3rd, and Emma will be in all day Kindergarten. Mom dosen't know what she will do. The boys are starting paino Wednesday, Emma starts dance in a couple of weeks, and soccer starts for Clark and Ryan at the end of the month. Clark also wants to try a do the Chess Club at the Library when it starts. Mom's hands are going to be full between homework, Scouts and everything else. Well that's what has happened here so we will talk later.
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