Cook Family

Memorial Day 2012 It was nice to have all my family together for Memorial Day! Malia and Thel and their family were in town for Thel's parents' mission farewell and Leif and his family came up also. We went to the farm and spent the afternoon/evening just having fun.

Our boys are a bit hesitant when it comes to water and Mike was sitting with Dominic by the pond trying to get him to be a bit more comfortable.

Saara (Leif's little girl) and Constance enjoying the water.

When you walk thru the shallows you could end up with some leeches, as Ben (one of Leif's boys) discovered. We also discovered putting salt on them gets them off pretty good. Which was good, because I ended up having to do the same thing to Constance when she walked to the rocks to get out. Her feet were covered.

We were really trying to convince our boys the water wasn't so bad. I asked them if they wanted me to jump in, they were quite excited about the thought. So I did. Sofia had my camera and did a great job catching me in motion. I hate getting pond water up my nose, so yes, I did have my nose plugged.

Ben (Leif's son) and Wiley (Kam's boy) sharing a kayak.

My brothers, Kam and Leif.

Leif and his youngest girl, Emma.

We got Dominic in the water, but he wasn't too happy and wanted out even with me holding him.

Leif and Samuel.

Wiley and Leif dogpiling on Samuel

Wiley Jumping backwards off of Leif and Samuel.

We discovered one way to get the boys in pond is to put them on the little kayaks. They are as happy as can be and are willing to go around the pond all day as long as they are on the boats.

Carol and I took Mary and Anna on the kayaks.

Our Sweet Maddie was also there -- Our Family was complete! I love the picture of Maddie and Sidney holding hands as they were getting ready to jump into the pond.

Kaylin (one of Malia's girls) and Grandpa got in a water fight -- it was a lot of fun to watch.

Whitney (Malia's daughter) enjoying the kayak.

Carol showing us some leg.

Beautiful Saara (one of Leif's little girls)

My little fish, Constance.

Kam and Maddie

Wiley (Kam's son) standing on the kayak.

Emma (Leif's daughter) jumping in

My boys!