Meet my new baby niece, Elesia Janis.She was born on August 12, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m.She weighed 7lbs. 7oz. & 19.5 inches long.I took these pictures when she was 8 days old.
This summer was the 2nd Annual Sanger Family Reunion. It was at my Uncle Tim & Aunt Tina's beach place and let me tell you, this place is awesome!! It's right along the Pend Oreille River and they have their private dock, fire pit, a horseshoe pit right along the water and plenty of room for the kiddos to run around. The first morning, Uncle Tim, took us for a boat ride. Nautika, McKenna and McKayla had a blast. The little dare devil, Nautika, kept telling Tim, "faster, faster!". After the boat ride the horseshoe tourney started, we drew for partners and ended up with eight teams. Standard rules expect for one; if somebody threw a double ringer both people of the opposite team had to shotgun a beer! Well, there were a few double ringers thrown but I am under strict orders to never post the pictures! (Good thing I'm a good niece...hehe). The 2009 Sanger Family Reunion Horseshoe Tournament Champions are Uncle Steve and Aunt Beth! A few volleyball games were played after the tournament until Peyton got hit in the face with the ball (by her Dad). At night we gathered around the fire and told our worst injuries (Ben always has the best stories), most euphoric moments of our life, favorite movie and anything else we could think of that would make good stories! It was a fun weekend had by all and filled with lots of laughter and good memories.
Nautika would've sat in this spot all day if she could have.
Kenzie, McKayla, McKenna & Nautika
All geared up for the boat ride.
~ Tiny Toes~
I thougt this tree house was pretty cool. You can't really tell from the pictures but it has 3 stories!
Nautika & Uncle Bob
The horseshoe tournament bleachers.
This was right bofore she threw and forgot to let go and landed about 10 feet in front of her!
Well we live in the beautiful state of Washington. Coulee Dam to be exact. I grew up here and as a kid I couldn't wait to get out of here and when I had kids I couldn't wait to move back. It's quiet, small and full of fun places to explore, if you like to cruise through the woods and spend the long summer days at the beach, that is. If we do ever decide to move it will be to another small town with the same welcoming feeling.