Kohls Ranch

Every summer we used to go camping with my family until fires were prohibited at campsites due to forest fires. We still wanted to get out of the heat and head up north for cooler weather so last year my dad found Kohls Ranch and we thought we would check it out. Once we got there we all feel in love with the place and decided that we would come here every summer.
We absolutely LOVE being at Kohls Ranch. It is so pretty and the kids enjoy being outside practically the whole time we are there. The cabin has its own front yard that the kids can run around in, a gorgeous greenbelt that is right behind the cabin and then directly behind the greenbelt is the creek. There is also a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court, pool and horse stables. There is so much to do and we just love the scenery and can't get enough of it while we are there. Each year we say, next year we will stay longer.
While we are up at Kohls Ranch, we also rent a boat and (slowly) cruise around Woods Canyon Lake. Another place that is just so pretty and relaxing.




The creek that we spent a lot of time at and in.

Kayla was so excited to walk on the rocks in the creek.



The kids eventually "fell" into the creek and got soaking wet. They had so much fun!


Having fun at the greenbelt behind the cabin.



One morning, the kids discovered a ladybug crawling around in the grass.

Woods Canyon Lake

Such a pretty place, I get a little carried away with the picture taking.







Having breakfast on the deck out back on our last morning.


Saying good-bye to the creek.

Before we headed home we went to Christopher Creek and had lunch at a restaurant that is right next to another beautiful creek.


Because we love the scenery at Kohls Ranch so much we decided to do a family photo shoot while we were up there. I WILL print these pictures out and put them in the blank frames throughout my house. Lol!! I have a special spot reserved just for these pictures.

Enjoying What is Left

Summer is quickly coming to an end and we are continuing to enjoy what is left summer vacation before school begins.

Kyler's 1st dentist appointment. He did great and had a good check-up.


All done and all clean!

The kids enjoyed attending Bible school this week at our church.

Singing songs

Story time in the "castle".

Catapulting marshmallows across to the other team

Snack time with Grandma Jean

Making crafts

Eating what is left of the marshmallows

Play date at Espee splash pad. Kayla, Kyler, Nash and Abigale. Missing the third musketeer, Ava.

Arizona Museum for Youth

Today my mom and I took the kids to the Arizona Museum for Youth. The exhibits and activities were centered around pets so my kids, especially Kayla, had a GREAT time.


Kyler serving Grandma Jean lunch.

Kayla and Grandma Jean at the jumbo Light Bright.

The kids played at this table for at least 30 mins if not more. They both LOVE playing prince and princess.

Kayla dressed up like a cat in the green room. The kids could dress up like animals and then see themselves on t.v.

Kyler is a puppy

Another room the kids could have spent all day in, the veterinarian's office. Kayla had so much fun pretending that she was a veterinarian taking care of all the pets brought into the office by Kyler.

The sticker room. Kids were given stickers that they could put all over the walls and floor.