Ferron 2015

Our annual Ferron trip this Summer commenced on July 23 (aka my birthday :) ) We loaded up early that morning and caravan down to our camping spot. Channy came with us this year, Jake and Ash  along with the kiddos continued the tradition of coming down, and we met up of course with Russ's uncle Ladd and his family.

 Once we got camp set up we immediately started playing. It was real hot so we took the dogs right to the water by our camp. This day was one proud mommy moment as my little puppy finally started swimming in standstill water. WAHOO REMI!

The kiddos enjoyed playing around camp- Ladd's boys were so patient and adorable with the kiddos playing and interacting with them.

LOVE him!

 After a little camp play we loaded up and took off to our first fishing spot of the trip. We actually ended up catching some good sized fish that made for a good fish fry the next day.

One of my favorite pictures from the trip- they wanted to take a picture with the fish but both panicked when it started flopping right as the camera went off.

 Luckily my parents were able to come up and stay the night that night, so after some fish catching we headed back to camp to wait for them and get some dinner started. It had been an amazing birthday so far surrounded by the beautiful mountains with people I love and the night got better! Sitting there eating dinner and Russ was kind of rushing us to go up to Ladd's trailor to have cake that Leslie had brought for my birthday. I'll admit I was a little annoyed to be rushed on my yummy dinner but we finished and all made the trek over to Ladd's trailor. My cake was sitting on a picnic table in front of the trailor and as we approached the candles were already lit and everyone started to singing Happy Birthday to me. Caught up in the moment I was just so happy! I blew out my candles and gave Leslie a hug for bringing my cake when Russ said "you wanna take a picture with it." I said "yes" and started to pick up my cake as Russ said "no not that-you're present". That's when I turned around and sitting there was a dirtbike with a big beautiful red bow on it and my name!! Russ had done it again by giving me such an amazing surprise! I don't know how I didn't notice the bike sitting there- Russ's cousins have lots of bikes that look similar to mine so I think I mentally blocked it out assuming subconsciously that it was one of theirs.

 I soon learned why Russ was rushing the dinner party- it was going to be getting dark and he wanted me to see the surprise as well as be able to take it for a test drive. I was totally caught off guard and I loved it!! Coolest present ever! Russ got on one of the little boy's bikes that was right close and took me out for a test drive. Such an amazing ending to an amazing birthday! 27 I am here!!

 The next morning after a delicious breakfast we once again loaded up the crew-including my cute parents who were still there, to make the drive to Ferron Resevoir to go fishing.

I love this picture! I had to get a pic of them in their matching hats!

 After a great afternoon of fishing we made the trek back to camp. Mom and dad packed up after lunch and they headed home.

I got an afternoon nap in and we played with the kiddos and had a fish fry- our friend Chad and his family got there so we helped them get camp set up before dinner. Sitting around the campfire that night eating leftover birthday ice cream and smores, surrounded by family and friends I just couldn't help but continue to think of how blessed I am!
After breakfast the next day we were back on our machines and headed to a different lake to fish.

We had a little mishap while fishing-Chad's wife Heather is pregnant and she ended up passing out off the 4 wheeler while we were sitting watching the kiddos fish. Because of that we wanted to get her back to camp quickly so we headed out a little early. However, on the way back Russ ended up finding this beautiful lookout spot so naturally I had to take advantage of the photo op... : )

Back at camp Russ and I took off after lunch for a dirtbike ride which was a blast! It's so fun to have a hobby to share together.

Despite her face she actually loved it

That was our last night at camp. Chad and his family ended up packing up and heading home to get Heather home. We had dinner and spent our last night sitting around the fire soaking in the last of our camping trip. The next morning-Sunday. We decided to pack up camp after breakfast in order to get home a little earlier to get things put away. Ladd and his family decided to get in one last ride before leaving so we said our goodbyes and headed home.
Few pictures of camp:

Thanks for the amazing time as always Ferron! Thanks to all the friends and family for such great company and making more amazing memories. Russ-thanks for another great birthday and for being the best husband ever!