Kyle's Trip Journal- Big Bend November 2009- Day 3

Day 3

When we got up very early to hike and it was about 54 degrees F. We got into the car and started driving. We could barely see out the windows it was so dark and early. At first the road was cement, then it started to get all bumpy and rocky. When we finally got to the start of the hike, it was brighter and I could see the mountains. The name of the trail is Grapevine Hills and it led to balanced rock.

The trail started sandy, but it started getting rocky and steep so we had to climb to balanced rock.

Dad took at least a million pictures and I can’t blame him, the sight was stunning.

Breathtaking.

Mind washing.

Then we came back and had breakfast.

Here are some of the things we ate: bacon, eggs, cinnamon roll, and cereal.

After that we went back to our room and had some rest time. Mom packed a lunch and we went to Boquillas Canyon.

Family picture! 

The Rio Grande

When we got to Boquillas Canyon we stopped and had a picnic.

Jeff and Max

Happy Kyle

Silly Luke

Then we went back and when we got home I went to the store with Mom. Then we went to dinner (it was…. Huge!). Then we went home and got in bed.

Kyle's Trip Journal- Big Bend November 2009- Day 2

Day 2

It was really cold today and we were on the road at 7:30. We saw a pretty sunrise. We drove for hours and here are some of the places we stopped at: Junction, Ozona, and Fort Stockton.

We watched the pretty scenery and listened to The Hobbit.

 

When we arrived at Big Bend National Park we went on a walk and then we learned all about javelinas at the ranger talk.

Kyle in front of "The Window"

Our motel and view

The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.

 

Kyle's Trip Journal- Big Bend November 2009- Day 1

We've been so busy lately that we haven't been posting to the blog.  I wanted to share Kyle's trip journal from our trip to Big Bend last fall.  He wrote it all by himself and typed it all up, so I'll try to get it all up here tonight.  -Kelly

Day 1

Before we went to Big Bend we spent a day with Grams and Grampa. We had chips & sandwiches for lunch, and then we went to Landa Park.
 

Kyle the photographer...

We played on the playground and took pictures of the lake.

Spinning on the playground

Afterward, I played with Grampa Gary in the yard.

We got our things packed back up and went to bed early. We’re leaving in the morning for a long drive!

Kyle

Max the Explorer

Max is a super crawler now!  He loves to crawl all over the house, and he especially likes to play, "Where did Mommy go?"  Which means that if I leave the room, he follows me to check things out. 

He also REALLY likes to crawl under the coffee table and hang out under there.  Maybe it's safer?  Less chance on Luke or Kyle stepping on him?  Whatever his motivation, he thinks its fun and hilarious.  He giggles and coos the whole time. 

The coffee table isn't just good for crawling under.  He also enjoys pulling up on his feet and scooting all around the edge.  He's recently discovered that he can pull up on a lot of things.  Today he decided to help me with my tutoring by taking out all the things in the tutoring basket.

Can someone tell this boy that he's only nine months old tomorrow?

Trick or Treat! from Kyle

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

I got the idea for my pumpkin from Polyphemus the Cyclops that Odysseus fought. 

I'm using my pirate hook to poke his eye! 

This is Luke, he's behind his pumpkin and Max's pumpkin.  His has triangle eyes. 

Here we are right before going Trick or Treating.  I trick or treated with my friend Kian for awhile.  Then we had to go home for Luke to take a break, and I dumped out my candy so I could get more.  We went trick or treating all over the neighborhood. 

I got a lot of candy. 

I got a whole bag full, so much that my bag broke! 

This is a picture that Dad took when it was dark.  I thought it looked SCARY at first.

Luke's pumpkin is the one that has triangle eyes, and Max's pumpkin has circle eyes.  Luke's pumpkin is smaller than Max's, but that's what he picked out! 

I had a fun Halloween!! 

-Kyle

Halloween Party

This is my last post tonight, I promise. 

This is what I do when I'm in between books and Jeff is in class.  =)

Luke and Kyle getting in to character for the Halloween party.

It's a mad dash to pop the balloons with money inside.

Luke taking care of the pinata, since he has the big spiderman muscles. 

Spectators...

Max is a purple dragon, not a purple dinosaur.

BOUNCE!!

Olivia bouncing with the Garrison boys. 

Pumpkin Patch

Luke, Max, and Kyle at the Pumpkin Patch

We even got a family picture.  It's a miracle!

We had a lot of fun in (and on top of) the hay maze.

Also in October, a few pictures from around the house. 

Kyle being a great brother.

And a lesson in why Luke MUST have a nap, even though a lot of his friends don't.

Rocket Launch 2009

Kyle's cub scout pack had their annual rocket launch this month, and Kyle had two successful launches.  There were also some larger model rockets on display. 

Kyle learned how to launch his rocket using the remote set up.

And then he started the count down...

5,4,3,2,1....

His is the one in the middle that is launching!

Retreival, and then go again!

The cheering section....