I was so proud of Oakley today, the University held a Kid's Triatholon today and Oakley and Brayden thought it would be a fun thing to try. It included 200 yards swimming, a 3-4 mile bike ride and then a mile run. Oakley completed it in about 25 min. and Brayden beat him at about 20 min. Oakley said the swimming was the worst part of it. All of the kids recieved a medal and a T-shirt and is was a great event, something I think they might try to work on for next year. I loved that even though they were so tired they kept on trucking and I could surely see they are both pretty competitive kids. Great Job, boys!!
This is the thing you gotta love about rides. Cedar and Keely were doing great and then they got in line for the Zipper. As they were waiting a boy close to 10 or 11 got off the ride and was crying and very upset, it didn't faze these guys they thought it would be awesome. Obviously, it didn't turn out so good, they both got off the ride bawling and scared. It was hard not to laugh, you can see Jeff was really being sympathetic. They recovered pretty quick but I don't think they will try that one again.
bye, bye, to summer.
Snake River Coffee Baristas!
Now on to the Blackfoot Fair, we really haven't been good supporters of the fair while the kids were younger because it was to much money and we felt it wasn't worth it. So this year we went ahead and bought the wristband for the rides and they had a BLAST! We spent about 6 hours there and ate yummy corn on the cob and other healthy goody's ( yeah right!) and the kids rode and rode and rode. I am so happy we went and it really brought back alot of fun memories of me being a kid and loving all those rides, now days I felt sick just watchin the ride so I could try and get pictures, pretty sad but I did feel a bit sick watching them go around and around.
Here is a pic of the little pug, I can't remember her name and I feel terrible, I hope she doesn't read this.
So here we are back at another Chukars game, third one over the Labor Day weekend. It was the last home game so they had alot of prizes and activities for the kids. This game was the most exciting of the three, with some homerun hits and better score.
This is our friend Steph, the girls from the coffee shop planned her a party and we had everyone over here to roast hot dogs, vegi dogs, chips and dip, beer and margaritas, it was such a beautiful night and the fire was wonderful. The best thing was the birthday girl and all of the people celebrating at our house.
Here we are over Labor Day Weekend, we ended up with free tickets to the Chukers Baseball game on that Friday night. (they are the Idaho Falls Semi-Pro team) We drove up all excited and we are stuck on the freeway for 35 min because of an accident, and that with all the labor day traffic it was crazy. Finally at the stadium and they cancel the game because of a sprinkler problem and the field is a bit of a lake. So they moved the game to Saturday and it will be a double header, so here we are the next day watching two 7 inning games. It was a wonderful day and nice to be there together. Oakley and Kaden ended up with 7 game balls and got a ton of autograph from the team. Pretty cool.
The Adams family, got a few new members of the family, this is Pugsly (sp) she is so sweet and so little. This pic is so funny. I can see how much she really loves Steve (ha, ha). Then Nancy's parents got a pug at the same time and they are so cute together and I am sure will be causing alot of trouble for all of these guys. Good luck guys!
Pat took us on a hike in his old stomping grounds, right above
West Portneuf Road. It was hot, but beautiful. It was fun to hear his stories, playing on the mountain. What an amazing place with so much space to explore.
A day out at the mine. Grandpa gave Oakley a few driving tips and let him hit the road. Oakley did a great job and he loved driving Grandpa's truck. He drove about 12 miles all together, going out and coming back. He really looking forward to more chances to hit the gas. Thanks so much Grandpa!!
Old Montana Boy. taking a ride. Archie looking sweet on the porch.
Tea and sandwiches, anyone? somehow the tea and food tastes better when it is itty bitty.
City Creek, nice little hike with beautiful scenery. Lovely day with my kiddos.
A bit of Coffee Shop humor, one of the girls left Pocatello for college and they left all these notes all over, for her. We will miss Molly and hope she does great.
I was so proud of Oakley today, the University held a Kid's Triatholon today and Oakley and Brayden thought it would be a fun thing to try. It included 200 yards swimming, a 3-4 mile bike ride and then a mile run. Oakley completed it in about 25 min. and Brayden beat him at about 20 min. Oakley said the swimming was the worst part of it. All of the kids recieved a medal and a T-shirt and is was a great event, something I think they might try to work on for next year. I loved that even though they were so tired they kept on trucking and I could surely see they are both pretty competitive kids. Great Job, boys!!
