Raspberry Days 2010

Raspberry Days is one of the highlights of our Summer.  The kids LOVE Bear Lake and love being in the parade.  This year we spent 4 days at the lake and truly loved every second (okay.. almost). 

On Thursday it was raining so we spent most of the day inside.  The parade was in the evening and the kids truly loved the parade.

I didn’t have my camera (I know, I suck!) but stole this photo off Kim’s blog.

What beautiful kids!  We threw 1000’s of pieces of candy and Jeff bought 500 Elden Dattage wrist bands.  What a great time!!

On Friday we went to the craft fair, played by the pool, some golfed and we went to the rodeo and celebrated my dad’s birthday.  When I referenced loving every second of the trip the exception was the rodeo.  It was raining and the wind was blowing, but we were brave.  At least everyone else was, I mostly just whined!!!

Playing by the pool..

 

Golfing…

The highlight of the freezing Rodeo was Samantha muttin bustin.  She was so cute!!!  Jordan was so concerned about her and after had to sit by her to make sure she was okay.

Big T got a Rhino some time back..  The kids are so spoiled they can’t walk the 2 blocks from the Laketown house to the Rodeo arena! 

Jordan, Kendall and Reagan also tried to catch a sheep..

After the Rodeo we went home and celebrated my Dad’s 65th birthday.  What a blessing to have such an incredible example as a father and grandfather.  My girls LOVE him and so do I!

On Saturday we participated in a 5K race, went to the not-so-good fireman’s breakfast and hung out by the lake.

Big T participated in her first 5 K ever and took 2nd place in her age division!  Way to go Mom!  Shea took 3rd place in his age division and is a super athlete!

We had a great day sitting by the Lake..  Check Kim’s blog for Jeff’s funny joke!  He may kill me if I post it.  It was SOOOO funny!!

Check out Miss Maelee’s swimming suit!  I love that girl!  I didn’t get many photos but the kids had a great time building castles.  Mitchell met up with some girls and built an incredible castle.  The kids also got in a huge water fight with Grandpa Elden.

Among all of the fun of Raspberry Days I appreciate most spending time with ALL of my siblings and their families.  I loved the last night laughs and talks…  I am already excited for next year.

Here is Ryker is one of our late night silly moments.  He is such a great kid and is growing up so fast!

WEIRDO!!!