"I'm gonna kiss you on the lips, and marry you in the temple."

I found Alex and Benton playing wedding. Benton told Alex he was going to kiss her on the lips and marry her in the temple. Alex is wearing my actual wedding gown and veil.

Who could resist those blue eyes?!

"Lived to tell"

It is that time of year again...

the fair is in town!

We packed up the family and headed out for a fun FHE.

We headed straight for the rides.

Last year Benton cried on every ride. He didn't like the fair at all.

This year he was laughing and screaming...

for the first go around.

He didn't enjoy the 2nd...3rd...or the 24th turn.

Even Adalyn got in on the action.

She loved all the lights and was kicking and squealing the whole time.

Garrett decided it was time to put her on a ride...at 10 months!

She got to ride, with Tori, on a mild little balloon ride and she loved every minute of it.

She reminds me a lot of her big sister, Tori.

When Tori was tiny we put her on a little roller coaster, by herself, and she licked the handle bars the entire time. 

Every time the ride came by the parents perch we would all start yelling...EWWW...STOP licking the bar...etc. 

It did no good.

But I think it did strengthen her immune system.

Seems like everyone in town had the same idea for FHE so we joined up and had fun riding with some of the adults in town.
All the men jumped on the bumper cars and had a blast.

All the girls lined up for the TWISTER.

You have to understand that the Mexican fair is VERY mobile. 

We have witnessed tightening of bolts and screws...WHILE rides were in progress!

It adds to the excitement of the ride...I guess.

To see if you live to tell on each and every ride.

Kristy, Michele, Jen and I decided to take our chance and it didn't disappoint.

We laughed and screamed the entire time.

Till next year...when the fair comes to town.

Cheer Camp

My girls were so excited to enter CHEER CAMP this year.

Alex is so excited to have a cheerleader friend named Alex too!

She shadows her at every game.

The girls won glitzed spirit sticks and certificates after a day of learning cheers, chants and a dance.

The loved it.

Every afternoon they would head to my studio and practice all the things they learned so they could perform at the big game on Friday.

Friday came...and so did the rain.

But, that didn't stop them from getting all dolled up and excited to perform at the game.

Tori and Alex did such a good job cheering.

Alex keeps asking me if she can be a Cheerleader when she grows-up.

She is taking this very seriously.

We Dance

Ballet

Lessons

Mini Ballet- preschool

Tuesday 10am-11am

Ballet 1 (K-1^st)

Tuesday 4-5pm

Ballet 2 (2nd-6^th)

Wednesday 4-5pm

Pointe

Saturday 10am

$200 per month.

• $300 nonrefundable upfront costume/registration fee,

Classes being September 6^th.

Football Season

We started off the season with a tailgate.

Everyone showed up with picnic lunches...BBQ's...paletas...sodas...and much more.

Everyone was sharing with everyone. 

The Johnsons had Philadelphia steak sandwiches...the Jefferes had disciada...the Whettens had cupcakes...the Jones had fresh cut fruit and veggies.

It was a town buffet...of sorts.

It was a great party and got the school spirit flowing.

The NEW Booster Club wants to start every HOME game this way.

I think it is a great way to bring the community together and enjoy our sporting program.

This is our new football coach. 

We had a successful first game. 

Good job coach!

We had a great turn out this year.

The school spirit was GREAT...the Cheerleaders were stunting...the crowd was shouting...and the energy was high! 

Here is a picture of the crowd. 

What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 

I can't wait until I have my son playing in these games!

Garrett is always a good sport about helping referee these games. 

It is not his favorite thing to do and doesn't always win him favoritism in town, but he will always help out.

Ada enjoyed the tailgating...and the cheetos. 

Good Job JSA!

Our trip to the beach....kinda

Our home is walking distance from a river. The rains came down and the river came up so we decided to pack a picnic lunch and spend the day playing on the sandy shores...of the Rio!

Alex took sand building very seriously and wanted to compete with anyone who was willing.

Ada loved the taste of our muddy sand and always had a mouth full.

It was very relaxing to just lay down and enjoy the beautiful weather while my kids played.

Tori even ran into some school friends who had the same idea as us.

Alex was the first to jump into the water. The current was very strong and swept her off her feet. 

I didn't let anyone else wade any further than the banks.

Benton thought the sand was for throwing.

He also thought the sand castles, that Alex worked so hard on, were for smashing.

He spent a lot of time sitting in the car. Rough day for Benton.

Ada loved standing and trying to walk. Falling down wasn't so bad in the soft sand.

It was a fun day at the RIO.

Firsts

Tori's 1st day of 3rd grade.

Alex's 1st day of 1st grade.

Adalyn's1st few steps at only 9 months old.

Benton's 1st "work-out" since the girls are gone during the day.

My 1st day of repeating the phrase, "Nice shot!", over and over again.