Wolf Creek, Celebrating BJ's Birthday

We decided to take some time off and head up to the Wolf Creek condo to celebrate BJ's birthday and also to rest and relax for a few days.  It was really hard that Tasha and Zane were not able to join us - the first time we haven't all been together for the birthday celebration.  However, we are so blessed to live in a time of great technology!  We were able to connect with them via Skype and the connection was wonderful!  It was almost as if they were in the same room with us - almost.

We set them up on a chair and they played Disney Charades with us.  It was really fun!  Kalel even was able to give his Tia a big hug!

We decided to watch some old home movies of when the kids were small and Tasha was even able to watch them with us - although she wasn't able to see them very clearly.

We always celebrate BJ's birthday by playing games because that was his very favorite thing to do.

Shandra and I both squeezed in a little time for homework while we were at the condo.  It is fun that we both are in school right now!  When Shandra graduated from high school she swore that she would never go to school (except for cosmetology) ever again.  I am happy to report that not only is she now going to school, she is doing very well!  I'm very proud of her.

On Friday, Kim and I were able to take Kalel to join with his school class at the Clark Planetarium.  It was really interesting!  Kim and I learned a lot! I'm sure Kalel did too!

 He even got to walk on the "moon"

He also walked on "Mars"

 One of the favorite parts of the trip was using this machine to create tornadoes!

After the planetarium, we drove back up to the condo.  Ashley and Tristan met us there.  Kalel and Tristan played and played and played!  They both seem to have an endless amount of energy.  They stayed overnight, and we had a fantastic time!

As part of the game, Kalel had to pretend his big toes were talking to each other!

As part of the game Ashley had to pretend she was styling Kim's hair.
She spoke in an accent and detailed her every move.  It was hilarious!

We had such a great time.  Every time we go to the condo we remember just how important is has been to our family to be able to get away together and just spend time enjoying each other.  It is so nice to just get away from all of the rushing and running and worrying of every day life.  I know that our condo times have made our family stronger and closer.  The timeshare and use of the condos have been a very good investment for our family.