And Now They're Gone...

Well, it had to happen...the Alaskans headed back North today and left some very sad Chapin girls behind them.


A sad Hailey...


And a sad Kelcie...

They live so far away that we probably won't see them for another year but we made some good memories to last us until then.


Number One Memory - Swimming!!



Kelcie is the ultimate fish!! Despite developing an all-over body rash from the chlorine, this girl LOVES the pool and is always the last one out!


Hailey likes to pretend that she's a mermaid.



Hailey and Dad enjoy some pool time together!



I had to include an awesome action shot!



Erika enjoyed the pool too - altho this is her first year wearing make-up so I had to give her some tips on avoiding "racoon-eyes."


Number Two Memory - Ice Cream Eating Contest!!
(I think the Alaskans immunity to cold gave them the edge in this event...)


The kids took this competition seriously - do you see Sydney working through the obvious brain freeze?!


Sydney's efforts paid off - she won! Aunt Rachel documented the event for future posterity!



Porter hangs in there for a close second place win! (Those Alaskans must have sludge running through their veins - the desert natives didn't stand a chance!)

Number Three Memory - A Visit to the Springs Preserve


OK, I'm not sure why this is the only decent picture I have of this excursion since there were a ton of us and we were there for at least two hours...sometimes I just forget to take pictures! But I do recommend the Springs Reserve for all you Las Vegans - it's a little spendy but if you buy an annual pass it will pay for itself by your second visit.

Other Memories:

I'm sure that the kids had tons of other good times that I didn't get pictures of - those are the ones you keep in your heart. Here's a couple extra fun shots:


Porter and Hailey - they're always best buddies when we get together!



Now that's a carload of beautiful girlies!!

So that is our week in photos. I will post some shots of the professional family pictures we had taken once I get my computer to recognize the CD that they're on!