Phelps in the Making

I would take a picture and I wish that I could, but all I can say is, Luke in a speedo, makes my eyes water from controlling my laughter. HA!!! I got him Jammers, because I thought those would suit him better, but just now he walked into my office wearing Jakes normal speedo. And I couldn't help but let out my laughter when he left the room, and blog about how cute that was!!!
Out of 4 boys, and swimmer parents, we are bound to create the next Michael Phelps...I think I'll just make sure Luke wears the Jammers.

Maverick Earned his Nickname

Just added this one, found him on the counter naked diving into some choc. cake!










Mav has been busy discovering all kinds of fun powders and chemicals over the past 2 weeks


Notice the No eye contact.... thats an expert move for avoiding punishment







So - each kid has had a nickname sometime or another. they come about different ways. We now have one for Mav. Not to disrespect Grandpa or anything but his middle name is Richard..... For some reason calling him "Little Dick" when we come upon a mess or something broken just softens the blow. Its great..... We get the same satisfaction or release of anger just calling him Little Dick as we would wackin his booty. I dont think it would work with our other kids but hey, if the name fits - use it!

Havasupi

Our hike in

I was an ocean lifeguard for 6 years in large surf conditions, but never did I feel like I was going to drown then behind that water fall on a windy day. CRAZY!

Jon taking a bath-no soap of course

Slept on the ground with many spiders and bugs, and a rainstorm. I now understand why on Survivor they say it was the longest night of their lives.

Jon and I left the kids behind to have an adventure. Again! This time it was to Havasupi. A ten mile hike in (piece of cake!) And a 10 mile hike out (piece of Hell!) We backpacked in everything. Rations and all. No tent, No sleeping bags. Just the clothes we were wearing, a swimsuit, and shoes that provided the largest blisters in history. But it was beautiful. We loved every minute of it. We were there the weekend it was a flash flood where everyone was evacuated out. The only thing was, we were the last to leave before the evacuation. I have never seen lighting and heard thunder within the walls of the canyons like that. Unbelievable. We were beyond "happy in water" with all the water falls and rivers. Had no idea places like that existed so close. Felt like we were in South America somewhere. Thanks Jon for a time I will never forget.

It's SUMMER!!!

How great is this picture of Mick! Ha! Love it!!

(great photography talent there Jules)

Finally Mud Run Pics

Jon and I did the Camp Penelton Mud Run with 20? friends. It was a blast. So can't wait to be there next year.

BEFORE
AFTER
The Finish line
F.M.B.'S
Ahhhh G.T.'s G.T.'s

Play dates at our house

This is what play dates consist of when your kids come to the Billings

Jon and Jake's Week Backpacking

Jon and Byron Konold took 11 boys to the Sequoia's for a week of backpacking. Jakes pack was 25 lbs, and Jons was about 56lbs. They came back dirty, but had a great time. Jon thinks he's Bear Grylls and tried to tackle a deer. Who knows what else he tried while he was there. Jake loved it. When I asked him if he was glad to be home, he said, "no mom, I really miss it." What does that say about home???

Beach Day Part 2

We decided to go back to our Secret Beach the next day, since the first was so great. So of course we had some more adventures! Our main meal was provided by Jake (lobster) Appetizers by Luke (crab) and then the staple was our M.R.E.'s (chicken and Pasta)

An after dinner bath

2 Perfect Beach Days 1st part

We found a hidden secluded best beach in the world. Well maybe not hidden and secluded, but it is our new favorite. And don't ask me where, because we are keeping it secret! And no... there was no one naked!

This is how I spent the entire day!
Mav tried Body Boarding for his first time...

Returned with Honor

Our Nephew Brock just came home from his mission! The kids were so excited. Nice "O" Brittany! Just noticed that... Anyway, He is so awesome, and he was a great missionary! Good Job Brocko, Glad your home!

Mav's first real haircut

A day of shooting

That's my girl-Sidney Bristow, I mean Rey Billings

Notice Mav in the Hummer, and Junior beneath. I think the shots scared them.

Rey's Birthday

Rey has a few girlfriends. What a fun group to grow up with! She had a beauty /make-up party that ended up turning into a war paint party!

Balloon in our Backyard

We have Balloons fly over all the time, but this is the first time it landed in our backyard. They gave us a bottle of Martinellis for the inconvience! Cool huh!!!

Let's see, how far back do I need to go? Easter!!

Caught red handed!

New Flavor - Cotton Candy!!

16 Months and concerned about his image

3rd snake of the Season

Jon Corwin

I came home to find Jon laying smack in front of this snake outside our door. I was so hoping it would strike him, because it would make for good video. If there is anything that makes Jon turn quickly into a 12 year old boy, its reptiles. So fun to see him so excited about the beauties of life!