and now she is ten...

 Everything is more fun with a friend by your side...

especially when your mom insists on taking birthday pictures every year.

We were a few weeks late of your actual birthday...or a few months.

But sunshine, the beautiful mountains, daisy chains and a dear friend made it worth the wait.

camping

Our annual DAVIS FAMILY CAMPOUT was held at Payson Lakes this year.

It is ALWAYS the highlight of Ellie, Kate and Sophie's summer.

Experienced but not necessarily pictured:

family + friends who act like family

floating on tubes

bike riding

tent sleeping

campfire s'mores

walking stick carving

dutch oven cooking

dirty feet + fingernails

spectacular star gazing

mudpie making

afternoon naps
dog walking

delicious food

waking to the sound of cows mooing

tie died t-shirts

sunburns

braided hair

making new friends

exploring

a million memories

 We can't wait for next year!!!