Puyallup Fair

We got to go to the fair yesterday.  It was busier than we expected to find on a rainy Monday afternoon but we had a great time.  The kids rode a few rides and jumped on the trampolines.  We also saw some animals and a 3D exhibit that was pretty cool.  Ezra did mutton bustin' which is always a highlight for us.  I tried to put the video below.  Hope it works.  We went with Tim's parents and had a great time sharing the experience with them.  Grammy and Pa even rode some rides!

 

 

Soccer

We are into the craziness of soccer season.  The craziness is partly evidenced by the fact that I only have pictures of one of my children playing so far!  I am coaching Ezra's team again and I think its safe to say that they are all doing very well and enjoying themselves!

Planting time

I have been looking for someone who might want some of my hosta plants.  They seem to double in size every year and I don't have any more room in my yard for them!  Tim's parents happened to mention that their church was looking to spruce up their property a little, so we spent an afternoon bringing some of our plants there and transplanting.  So nice to have a need we both had match up so well. 

 

An added bonus for the kids was the slide at the park across the street.  Lots of fun but a little scary for the mama!

 

 

 

Labor Day BBQ!

With our small group from church...

Happy Birthday Christian!

We had a mini golf party for Christian this weekend.  I did my first experiment with fondant and it turned out pretty well.  Its always fun to plan and make cupcakes or cakes for my kids' parties.  Its also really great when its all over!  We had a great time.  We had one school friend, 2 cousins and other family members.  So glad to have a chance to celebrate Christian and the blessing he is to our family.

 

 

Golden Anniversary

Happy 50th anniversary to my parents!  Such an awesome milestone to reach.  Such a great example they have set for me, my brother, and our kids.

 

 

 

 

 

Michigan trip

I've decided to try to get back on facebook a little.  Not sure if I will do much on it.  I'm determined not to spend too much time on it!  However, this blog is sort of my scrapbook for now, so here are just a bunch of pics of some of the fun we had...

 

catching critters...

on the beach...

 

digging for worms to go fishing with Grandpa

 

riding the quad bike

 

We got the chance to go the commissioning for a friend I grew up with who is leaving soon for the mission field.  Great chance to catch up with friends I haven't seen in too long.

 

out for donuts with Grandma

 

catching up with Ann Arbor friends who I have missed greatly...

 

got to meet the new cat at my parents' house

 

and Uncle Matt and Aunt E's chicken we love...

 

we had blue cupcakes...

 

to celebrate the August birthdays...