We went to the twin falls fair today and I have to say it was pretty fun. My poor kids had only been to one fair before and I think Krissa and Brady were around 3 and 4 when we went. They were pretty excited to ride the rides and eat the junk food. I was pretty excited for the food.
Me eating my chocolate covered strawberry kabob and Paislee eating her chocolate covered Banana. Yumm
Meet JoJoI got Brian to do hike up to Baker Lake with me today. I may have threatened to go alone and take his hunting dog as bear bait. But hey he still went and I think he had a good time.
Paislee did really well and only had to be carried for a little while and that's only because we got tired of waiting for her=)
If you can see Brady in the above picture. He may or may not have felt the call of nature #2 in the middle of the forest, and Brian may or may not have ripped part of Brady’s underwear so Brady could have something to wipe with. Brian may have called it a poop square. I asked Brady how it was to poop in the forest he said he didn't want to talk about it=) Awe the memories.
The kids in front of Baker Lake.
In fact we only had one member of our party lay down on the trail a couple times and that was chewy. Luckily when he got tired Krissa or I took mercy on him and carried him. On the way up people were stopping and saying how cute chewy was and one time they walked away and Paislee said they didn't even say I was cute. I guess she is used to being the youngest and the cutest. Don’t worry Paislee I still think you are much cuter than chewy.
We were driving to go fishing tonight and this is what Brady said to Krissa "Krissa don't ask me to play while we are on the boat because I am going to fish, and don't be loud because that scares the fish away". After hearing that Brian said I think I have a tear in my eye, that is music to my ears.
As we were fishing Brian caught a small fish Brady said "awe that's just a small little bastard" just like it was another word. When I told him it was a bad word he looked at me like I was crazy. I guess his dad needs to watch what he says while they fish together.
Even Chewy has a life jacket=)
The kids and I decided to try and hike carbonate today. I have been wanting to do it for awhile and I thought Paislee might be up for it. We made it quite a ways before Paislee started to say “I’m tired” “I'm crying” “I’m to small”. When she started complaining Krissa joined in so we made it 3/4 of the way and then Brady and I left them on the trail and went just a little higher. We didn't make to the top but we made it far enough to see a beautiful view of the valley and to get a good hike in. Maybe next year paislee can make it to the top=)
If you look at the photo to the left you can see Krissa and Paislee sitting on the trail below us. The last picture is the end of the hike. Paislee’s dirty face says it all. I think overall the kids had a great time. Next time I think I will pick a little flatter trail.
Im so lucky to have a friend that would give us extra tickets to the ice show. Brian wasn’t quite as thrilled as I was to go. But he did have fun. The ice skaters were amazing. If you look below you can see the couple spinning as he balances her on his head. (By the way thanks for the pictures Kristin) It was such a fun night with dinner with our friends, chocolate from the chocolate factory and amazing ice skaters including Evan Lysacek.
After the show all the skaters came out to sign autographs. Even though Evan was clear across the rink from us Kristin and I muscled our way in. Luckily she had her camera and got some great shots. Even though she did have to endure a kiss on her shoulder from some drunk lady=) I have to say Evan is even better looking in person=) Thanks for the tickets Kristin!
