Tex and Thayne's family are dear friends of ours. The problem is that they live in Colorado and we live in Utah. However, we do try to cross paths at least once a year. Three years ago the whole family stayed with us. Last year, Tex flew out and spent a few days with us. This year, Tex (13) and his sister, Thayne (10) came. It was a real treat to have them both. We all were blessed. And of course, Hudson and Abbi had a ball.
"Long Live the Queen! Long live Queen Tess!!" That is what I kept hearing from downstairs. And it wasn't long before the boys came upstairs and this is what I saw...
Tess was dressed in a dress "fit for a queen" with all kinds of jewelry and hair pretties (in the back of her head since that is where she has the most hair). She was definitely decked out like a queen. Then they padded the doll basket with blankets. Laid "the queen" into her chariot and carried her wherever she wanted to go. Oh yea, she also got her "dee" (blankie). That was a treat b/c she only gets that in her bed. She was livin' it up and getting the royal treatment! There were also princesses (sorry no pics of the other girls) and servants.
August 9, 2008
We love this time of the year! County Fairs and Rodeos!! This year we only bought 4 tickets for the final night of Rodeo ~ the best of the best. (We usually buy tickets for everyone to go on the night they designate as Family Night which is more affordable for our family) Hudson and Abbi were the ones to accompany Brian and I for the evening.
Hudson and Abbi
These two were being such goof balls. I just kept taking pics of them.
Parachuter brought in the American Flag
Some fancy Bronco Riding. We saw it all and had a great time.
August 9th, 2oo8
This time it was a formal tea. (If you remember, our most previous tea party was a last minute thing and we just threw a blanket on the ground and we enjoyed our tea and each other.) Abbi and Maggie were invited to Olivia's home for a tea party.
The Tea Table elegantly set for the little ladies.
The Centerpiece with China dolls
The Tea and Dessert Table with many yummies
They also played croquet. The girls had a great time! Thanks Olivia!!
August 1st - 2nd 2008
My brothers church (LifeLine) from Salt Lake came up for the weekend to have a Family Camp at Big Canyon Ranch. We provided Friday nights dinner and also Games and Activities on Saturday. Take a peek at some of the fun we had.
The first pics are of my nephew, Jacob, on the rappel tower. He almost went but at last minute decided not to. The video is of my brother, Grant.
Working on our little ranch. The boys and Abbi (with my help) unloaded the million ton (that's what they said) bale of hay off the truck and rolled it into the shed.
Hudson and Caleb
Abbi and Hudson using their leg power to push the million ton bale. Caleb using his 4-wheeler to push the million ton bale.
Hudson driving the truck to dump the last bale of hay into the pasture.
Elizabeth and Maggie "mucking" the goat pen.
Tess feeding Mr. Tom his grain. She loves that crazy bird!
Abbi clipping the goat hooves. Dani Rae keeping Little Lacy happy with oats.
Weston cleaning out the chicken coop.
Who knows what these two were doing but they were having fun and I am sure they were a good help.
We have enjoyed watching the Summer Olympics. Speaking of the Olympics...We like swimming. Caleb and Hudson are on the Park City Aquatic Team and Abbi is on Pre-comp (the team that prepares you for the Competition team). Here is a slideshow of a few of their swim meets.
Yes, it was our turn to be campers. And we had a great time! I will tell all when there is more time. We arrived home yesterday at 5pm. And this weekend's campers arrived at 7pm. We are movin' and a groovin' again.
