Random Fun

 While we were in Utah my nieces had a carnival birthday party and these two had a little too much fun with the face paint.

 Little Miss Fashionista

 I always talk to much when I'm just picking up or dropping off something/someone but this time D didn't mind at all. She is becoming so social. I love it!

 I went to pick up the babysitter and it started to pour. That is the one thing I really miss about living in Cedar...summer storms.

 My good friend in elementary and middle school has become a Broadway star and was on tour with Wicked. So we went to see her play Glenda in San Diego with my parents, brother and SIL. It was just as good as the first time I saw it or better. We also met up with my friend back stage. 

It was a great night!!

Family dinner at my parents house turned a little wild. Poor grandpa...I think he was loving it.

Hair Cuts

 While in Utah the girls got their hair cut. It was D's first hair cut. I was hesitant to cut hers because I didn't want her to look bigger. This is her before.

 During

 After! She loved getting it cut and still says I got a hair cut like it was yesterday when it was really months ago.

I don't have a before picture for A but I thought we would try and grow her hair out but it just looks so good short. I really love this cut on her!

Summer Trip to the Cabin, part 4

 A friend of my parents has horses so they set up a day for the kids to go riding. 

 A is really good at riding and D loves horses.

 On the way back to the cabin we saw this on the side of the rode. Only the second time we've seen a moose at the cabin.

 We went up to Hidden lake to take a swim. The kayaks are always fun because there is a little island to paddle out to.

 It's a good way to cool off but we have to beware of leeches. My mom is the only one who got them this time. We got them off her then ran it over with an ATV. The kids thought it was so cool.

 My parents got us tickets to the main rodeo. We all love a good rodeo! These two cuties had just as much fun as anyone.

 The boys were so into it. They knew everything that was going on.

 After the show there were fireworks which was fun because we didn't get them on the 4th.

So much fun!!

Summer Trip to the Cabin, part 3

 We always have a blast playing in the river behind the cabin. This time we tried something different. We got a long rope and put it across the river so we could hold on to it and cross to the other side. We had never been to the other side.

 The little ones were even able to make it across, with some help.

 Love this picture!

 We all made it across so we could explore what was on the other side.

 Then we had to make it back. 

My dad had to do it without the rope so we could keep the rope but he had his waiters. 

Who knew that a river could keep you busy for days?!

Summer Trip to the Cabin, part 2

 We went to the cabin over the 4th of July so there were lots of things going on. Including a parade. Small town parades are the best because there is always candy.

 There was also a rodeo. During the day before the big rodeo they do a kids one. The kids could try and catch chickens and pigs. They had fun but no luck. Which was fine with me because if you caught it then you go to keep it.

 The older kids got more into it and even got to chase cows with $5 stuck to their heads but still no luck.

 The last thing you could do at the kids rodeo was muttin busting but they ran out of sheep so B signed up to ride a calf. The calf looked more like a cow and I was scared for him to do it but he was excited and ready.

 I was to nervous to go down with him so I watched from the stands and Big B got him all set up.

 I love the country blood in my kids!!

 He had a pretty good ride but when he fell off the cow stepped on him and he started crying but then he toughened up, got up and walk out like it was no big deal.

He got a souvenir from the whole experience. I'm sure there will be more of this in the future. He was so proud and wanted everyone to watch his video and see the pictures. 

Summer Trip to the Cabin

 One of the first things B wanted to do was go fishing. My dad is always up for that so we headed to the lake. The boys went out in the boat while the girls gave the kayak a try.

 The kayak didn't last long because it was windy and I didn't want to get stuck out in the middle of the lake being the only paddler so we came in and did a hike around the lake. There were so many butterflies. D loved to chase them.

 The boys caught a fish!!

 The girls took a turn in the boat and...

D got a fish!

Father Daughter Fiesta

 I forgot about these pictures from A and  Big B's date. For activity days and fathers day they had a fiesta.

 A's leaders are so great and make everything so fun for the girls. Can you find them? (3rd down and 3rd over)

Too much fun!!