Sunday, October 22, 2017

Homecoming, Canning & Kids!

We love our small town activities!  We had a fun time watching the kids ride in the homecoming parade, then enjoyed the pre-game activities with bounce houses, cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn and made it about half way through the football game.  The little ones spent the majority of the game entertaining us with the dance moves every time the band played, and the older ones already think they need to be off running around with their friends :)



In August I canned more tomatoes than I want to admit, it was several days of working from sun up to sun down, tons of salsa, stewed tomatoes and tomato soup --I may not can any next year!



Sometimes these kids play so well together --it was one of those weekend days that the weather was pretty crappy so they came up with a game to play inside, outfits and all!



Laexin looked out one day to see Couver chasing down this bird, he went out to rescue whatever it was and caught this baby pheasant, his wind had been hurt so he couldn't fly and that's how Couver got him.  The kids wanted to keep him but then felt bad because he couldn't go find his family so we eventually distracted Couver and made sure he got away.




Hoopes Reunion at Bear Lake

We had such a fun Labor Day weekend with the Hoopes side of the Family at Bear Lake.  The best part is that all of my siblings were able to be there - it's been awhile since we were all together.  We sure loved getting lots of baby snuggles from the babies - Dellah, Hayzlee & Trip!


We had the perfect day at the lake - the weather was nice and warm and no wind.  The kids (and big kids) played their hearts out in the water.  Thanks to Kenz for all of the fun blow up toys - we had such a fun time!







 The cousins had such a fun time playing together - it's fun that they all have someone their age to play with







We spent the weekend, eating, playing, crafting and catching up.  It was a fun time to be together, such a great weekend!