Cade learned how to summersalt and was doing some really crazy ones on the living room floor....then we turned on the camera and he wouldn't do them for us. We finally talked him into doing one for us, so watch closely or you'll miss it!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Back to school
Emily saw Gavin getting all dressed up for school and took the opportunity to get dressed up too, she loves taking pictures!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Blanco County Fair and Rodeo 2009
Every year we ride in the parade as a family....it's kinda tradition.
waiting for the parade to start
Jenn and lauren
Emily and Lee
Lexy and the boys came to support and cheer Gavin on, thanks so much!Gavin competed in the cloverleaf barrels and won 2nd, the poles and won 3rd, and the mutton bustin and won 1st.
Gavin and Willow warming up their horses.
Gavin and Bopoo
Emily was hamming it up for the camera
Gavin and his ribbons
Gavin running the cloveleaf barrels
Gavin running the poles Gavin in the mutton bustin
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
My big epiphany!
As I was sitting on the side of the bed in Quinn's old room in Pegram, ID, lacing up my running shoes, I realized that I had truly evolved. I had packed my running shoes excited about getting the opportunity to run in the cool mountain air. Normally I would have never even thought about running while on vacation, but there I was looking forward to it. I realized that I had made some serious life changes, and they felt good. I have been working really hard at becoming a healthier me, I realized sitting there that I had come full circle. I had so much fun working out and seeing the scenery from that perspective. I even got to go for a 15 mile bike ride through the mountains(and when I say through the mountains, I really mean a nice little paved road along the base of them), but the experience was amazing! When I returned home I was even more committed to my goal.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Our Trip
We had so much fun on our trip to Utah and Idaho. It was so nice to get away from the heat and see family and friends. Other than a short detour to Chicago on our way to Salt Lake City, everything went pretty smooth.
Jessica, in front of the Salt Lake Temple
Braden and Ashlee Walker, Brandon and Jennifer, Tanya, Janelle, and Quinn and Jessica in the back at the museum of church history on Temple square.
The kids had a really good time on Temple square, it was so pretty and they loved all the water fountains.
The flowers were so pretty on Temple square.
Cade, with his monkey harness
After a fun day at Temple square, the kids were pooped, and we headed north for my Aunt and Uncle's house.
The next day we had a small reunion/bbq, and it was really nice to see everyone and visit. Thanks Arla and Arlin for letting us crash there and putting up with the crazy kids. 
Mary Lin and DeLoy picked us up from Midway and we headed up to Pegram, ID, where we got see Tess, Tim and Diesel. 
Grandma and Grandpa only live a block away from the church, so we had fun walking.
Monday was Grandma's day to plan, so we went to the lake! I am not sure how cold the water was, but I think it was probably in the 60s.....it was cold! The kids didn't seem to mind the temperature though, and they jumped right in. 
Gavin was really glad that Kayden came too! 
The sand Castle that Kayden, Gavin, and Quinn built. 
Emily helping Grandpa drive up to the ranch, we got to see lots of mule deer, elk, antelope and rabbits. 
Granpda and Gavin going for a motorcycle ride. 
I think Tuesday was Quinn's day to plan and we hauled 4 wheelers up and went and saw the ice caves and Bloomington lake. We ended up going over 41 miles on 4 wheelers that day and it was so fun exploring all the trails and roads.
The mouth of the ice caves 
Going down into the cave. Imagine starting out around 80 degrees at the mouth of the cave, and as you walk down into the cave the temperature drops down below 32 degrees....drastic!
Some crazies rock climbing....no thanks.
Gavin wasn't real sure about being down in the dark, cold cave.
I think this was called the German Dugway? It was really pretty and you could see down into two different valleys...... beautiful!
This spring comes right out of the mountain, it provides the water for the city of Paris. If you notice, we have jackets on in most of these pictures, this is because it gets really cold in some places.
Wednesday was Jessica's day to plan, and we went to Afton, WY, and saw the intermittent springs and did a little shopping in Afton.
It was a long hike up to the springs
Once we got there it was amazing!
Grandma and Emily
At the end of the day, we ended up riding 4 wheelers up to an arch that is near grandma and grandpa's house. The ride was pretty steep and really scary, but the view was worth it.
Jessica, in front of the Salt Lake Temple
Braden and Ashlee Walker, Brandon and Jennifer, Tanya, Janelle, and Quinn and Jessica in the back at the museum of church history on Temple square.
The kids had a really good time on Temple square, it was so pretty and they loved all the water fountains.
The flowers were so pretty on Temple square.
Cade, with his monkey harness
After a fun day at Temple square, the kids were pooped, and we headed north for my Aunt and Uncle's house.
The next day we had a small reunion/bbq, and it was really nice to see everyone and visit. Thanks Arla and Arlin for letting us crash there and putting up with the crazy kids. 
Mary Lin and DeLoy picked us up from Midway and we headed up to Pegram, ID, where we got see Tess, Tim and Diesel. 
Grandma and Grandpa only live a block away from the church, so we had fun walking.
Monday was Grandma's day to plan, so we went to the lake! I am not sure how cold the water was, but I think it was probably in the 60s.....it was cold! The kids didn't seem to mind the temperature though, and they jumped right in. 
Gavin was really glad that Kayden came too! 
The sand Castle that Kayden, Gavin, and Quinn built. 
Emily helping Grandpa drive up to the ranch, we got to see lots of mule deer, elk, antelope and rabbits. 
Granpda and Gavin going for a motorcycle ride. 
I think Tuesday was Quinn's day to plan and we hauled 4 wheelers up and went and saw the ice caves and Bloomington lake. We ended up going over 41 miles on 4 wheelers that day and it was so fun exploring all the trails and roads.
The mouth of the ice caves 
Going down into the cave. Imagine starting out around 80 degrees at the mouth of the cave, and as you walk down into the cave the temperature drops down below 32 degrees....drastic!
Some crazies rock climbing....no thanks.
Gavin wasn't real sure about being down in the dark, cold cave.
I think this was called the German Dugway? It was really pretty and you could see down into two different valleys...... beautiful!
This spring comes right out of the mountain, it provides the water for the city of Paris. If you notice, we have jackets on in most of these pictures, this is because it gets really cold in some places.
Wednesday was Jessica's day to plan, and we went to Afton, WY, and saw the intermittent springs and did a little shopping in Afton.
It was a long hike up to the springs
Once we got there it was amazing!
Grandma and Emily
At the end of the day, we ended up riding 4 wheelers up to an arch that is near grandma and grandpa's house. The ride was pretty steep and really scary, but the view was worth it.
This is where Grandma and Grampa live, thanks for letting us come, we had so much fun! Can't wait to see y'all in December!
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