Fair Time!

The girls had another successful year with their 4H projects at the Johnson County Fair.

Waiting with a friend to model their sewing projects

They got a little bored and decded to play a little softball while waiting.  Maya made the outfit she was wearing.  Gabi was done modeling, so had of course changed back into her shorts and tshirt!

The showed their lambs during the Sheep Show.  Both girls improved in showmanship and in their market class over previous years!

Gabi's lamb was named, "Patch"

Maya's lamb was named, "Ace"

Jacob on a wildflower hunt.  He arranged these wildflowers to enter in the open class floriculture contest at the fair.  He was very proud of his bouquet!

He was also very excited about the sunflower behind him that he grew from seed this summer and that won a purple ribbon!  I love his smile!

The girls modeled their outfits that they made for the public style review.  They are getting better at modeling!

Gabi made this hooded sweatshirt.  It turned out super cute.

Maya made both the shirt and the leggings she is wearing here

They also both participated in the Sheep Lead!

Gabi made the wool plaid shirt she is wearing

Maya made this lavender wool knit dress.

This was the first year that they showed pigs and the did surprisingly well!  The pigs were so much fun!  

Maya's pig was named, "Coconut."  He was an awesome pig.

Gabi's pig was named, "Itchy."

The girls also decorated cakes to enter in the fair.  They had fun with this project.

The judge called Maya's cake, "A purple ribbon masterpiece!" It won Overall Grand Champion for Food & Consumer Sciences!

Gabi's cake was lily pads on a pond

And that's a wrap!  I think we're going to do less next year...

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Maya's birthday gift was tickets to see Kelsey Ballerini (who opened for Lady Antebellum).  Her and I made a trip out of it!  We had a super fun time.  She likes to tell people about her "yes day!" :)  After the concert, we drove to my parents' house and then did some shopping the next day with my mom before driving home.  Lots of fun!

Riding the Ferris Wheel

She had to go by herself on this ride...mom doesn't do spinning!

Ready for the show after eating lots and lots of "fair food!"

There she is!  Maya was so excited!

Summer Adventures

We had a super fun summer, even though it seemed to fly by faster than usual!

Jacob and I camped out in the backyard while the sisters were away at Mountain Camp!

Maya shooting a bow at 4H Mountain Camp

Jacob with one of many strawberry harvests this summer.  :)

We had a Family Reunion this summer.  The "cousins" had lots of fun together, including a huge slip and slide at Nancy's house.

and a hike up Windy Ridge together

Maya loved hanging out with the cute little twin girls that came to visit!

Our awesome dog, Hudson, loves when the kids are at home all summer.

Jacob selfie!  hahahaha!

 

Jacob spent a lot of time rearranging his Toy Story characters and taking pictures of them.  He is a huge fan these days.

Rocky is still doing awesome and loves Jacob....the feeling is mutual between them.

I love going for evening walks with Jacob.  He is so curious and funny about things.

I turned the big 4-0 this summer.  My good friends decorated my driveway and left me the sweetest note and gift.  :)

Joe and I were able to get away to Spain for a little over a week this summer!  It was quite an adventure, but we had a great time!  Here we are in Montserrat...high above Barcelona.  So thankful to my Mom and Dad for caring for the kids while we were gone.  :)

Play Ball!

Gabi and Maya played softball again this summer, but played on different teams often going two different directions! It made for some busy times, but they loved it!  Gabi played for Wyoming Pride, and U12 team.  She played catcher most of the time.

Maya played on the Buffalo Heaters.  She played shortstop most of the time.  She is a base stealing extraordinaire!  She really started hitting the ball well this summer and fell in love with the game.  No more dandelion picking for her!

Even Jacob got in on a little t-ball action.  He didn't like it much.  He would have rather been at home playing with his legos or toys.  :-/  oh well!  He could hit the ball well, but didn't pay attention to much else.

We had a fun weekend at the State Tournament in Casper.  Addison came down with us to opening ceremonies.

The Opening Ceremonies theme was Angels in the Outfield

Coldstone after Opening Ceremonies

Jacob and Layla played the day away during the games.  :)

An Adventure to Lincoln!

The kids, my Mom, and I headed to Lincoln to see my Grandma Dot and my aunt, uncle, and cousin.  It was a long, but fun trip!

Playing at the park by Grandma Dot's house

 We went to the Lincoln Zoo for the day.  It was a pleasant surprise!  My cousin, Allison, goes their quite a bit with her new little son, so she was a great guide around the zoo. The kids had fun together!

Feeding the giraffes

Grandma Dot with her Great-Grandkids!

My Mom, Grandma Dot, and Aunt Virginia

Gabi was a good helper with little Colton!