Random Elko

The boys and I have had a very busy summer. Here's a little bit of what we've been up to while in Elko:

At Elko's Silverstate Stampede.

Ice blocking at a friend's birthday party.

Jetskiing at Southfork.

After all the rain in June, a huge mud puddle formed on the road just above the house. The boys just couldn't help themselves....

4th of July

We were party poopers and didn't go anywhere to take the kids to one of the big firework displays, but had a good time spending the holiday with the Cannons at their house. Jeff studied for most of the day, so I made a festive cake (I even died the two layers red and blue). Bryan set off a few fireworks in the driveway and we were able to get the kids to bed at a decent time!

Busy weekend

I'm way behind, but starting on June 25th, the boys and I drove out after Ammon's swimming lessons to pick up Heidi and continued down to Manti for the Mormon Miracle Pageant. Even though it rained like crazy through most of it, we enjoyed it. We stayed at my Aunt Karen's house and drove back up to rejoin our husbands. I can't believe I forgot my camera this weekend, but oh well. On Saturday afternoon, Jeff had a flag football/bbq with his online utefans.net friends. I ended up playing and paid for it later. I hadn't pushed myself that hard in a long time (probably before I was pregnant with Ryan)! We got back to the house long enough to take showers, grab something to eat and left again for the Lehi Roundup. Jeff and I both LOVE rodeos and the boys seemed to like it as much as we did. We ended the weekend with going to church in the morning and then the boys and I drove back to Elko, leaving Jeff for another week alone to study.

Swimming Lessons

Considering Ammon has barely been in the water due to work schedules and cold weather, he has done AMAZING in his progress in his first session of swimming lessons. He will practice what his teachers show him while the other kids are just goofing around and is not scared at all to go under the water. Our only challenge is keeping him in the water when he gets cold. Poor Ryan can't understand why he can't get in the pool during Ammon's lessons. I leave him with Grandma and Grandpa if they are home, but if he comes along, it means 45 minutes of fighting to keep him away from the water and he often ends up getting in up to his knees.

Boys' first boat ride and more...

Despite the cool temperatures and pouring rain, we managed to have a good time at Southfork. This was the first time the boys had been on a boat. Ammon loved it, Ryan fell asleep.

This Is The Place

Heidi had a great idea to go to This Is The Place park on the free admission day, so the boys and I met Heidi, Courtney and kids up there and had a great time. Ammon got in big trouble while we were waiting for Heidi and Courtney to get there. Other people get a kick out of the story, but I'm still to mad/embarrassed to post it here. If you're really curious, ask me or Jeff some time and we will tell you about Ammon's "nasty little habit." We got out of there just in time. It started to POUR, the wind picked up and the thunder and lightning were pretty impressive just as we were pulling onto Foothill.

Ammon was so excited to have his picture take with his hero, Joseph Smith.

Ammon and Heidi checking out the teepee.

Oregon

Here are a few shots I took in Oregon in May. I usually take more pictures, but I was too busy playing and having a good time, I didn't pick up the camera as much as I have on previous visits.