A "Getting Old" moment-Spirit Week

Last week was the Homecoming football game. The Middle School and Jr. High were included in the Spirit Week activites and had dress up days. Ok, I feel old because my High School Spirit week doesn't seem like it should be years ago! My kids really enjoyed dressing up and going to the Football game. (even though our team lost). It was fun to see them get into it.

-E- wore her volleyball socks that have pawprints on them.

-N- and his buddies, sprayed thier hair red and white.

They also spray painted some shoes to match.

Fun days for them brings back fun memories for me.

Yellowstone Camping

It has been our annual tradition to go camping in Yellowstone each year. We always meet somewhere in the park with Audra and her family. We always go the Friday after Labor Day. This way we miss most of the tourist crowd. We try to hike a different trail every year. This year was by far, the best weather we have ever had. The nights and early mornings were cold, but the day was wonderful. We hiked to Fairy Falls. It was a very easy, flat 2.5 miles to the falls. We went an addition .7 miles to Imperial Geyser, making the whole hike 6.4 miles. I had the backpack just in case -K- decided she didn't want to walk. She was a real hiker! We saved a spot by the campfire for Crystal, since she was the only sister to be left out. (A first time experience for her). We roasted marshmallows, laughed, and had a great time. We love this time we spend together as a family. And what would a trip to Yellowstone be without a picture of the Buffalo!

Fairy Falls

Imperial Geyser

Spalding resting by the falls

-K- with a stick she found

Kelly and -N- hike the trail

Audra and Megan with kids in packs

Cousins having fun together

-E- burns her mallow. OOPS!

-L- and Uncle Casey

Gibson looks like an Oompa Loompa, but is warm.

We missed you, Crystal!

Home, home, on the range.