FAIR...A favorite tradition

For most people the fair is just a place that you stop by to get a bite to eat, see some animals, ride a few rides, and have an excuse to dress up like a cowgirl:)) 

After attending this small town fair for the past 30+ years I value it more than ever and the lessons learned there.

In my youth because of the fair I learned how to cook and sew.

I was able to gain self confidence as I was given opportunities to be in front of a crowd.

I learned the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them.

I earned a decent amount of money showing steers that later helped me with college expenses.

But the thing I value the most about the fair is the traditions and family relationships that are strengthened during those 4 days.

I love that my kids are developing a love for the fair and hopefully as they get older they will learn some of the same lessons I have. 

2015 Fair Favorites:

Animals

The animals are a huge part of the fair and Kyler and Khloe loved seeing them over and over again. 

As in years past the goats are always the favorite. 

Rodeo

I'm not a huge rodeo fan, but I do love that it is one of few things that my whole family will do together. The cousins have a ton of fun playing together and I look forward to a hamburger from the rodeo all year long. 

This year we added a little excitement and signed Kyler up for the mutton bustin. He wasn't able to hold on for too long, but I was proud of him for being fearless and trying something new. 

Family Time 

These three were in heaven playing together and being silly.

I had to add this picture of Kyler and Annie when they were 2 years old. 

They have always been the best of buds. 

Entertainment

A highlight was getting to listen to a relative and his band play at the bandstand. The music was great and the kids had fun dancing the night away. 

Until Next Year... 

Kyler's 1st Day of Kindergarten

It's official Summer vacation is over and Kyler completed his first day of Kindergarten today:( 

After a lot of debating and talking around we decided to put him in the charter school instead of the public system. We felt like all of the hands on learning and expedition trips that they go on would suit his learning style a lot more. 

He wasn't too excited about wearing "church clothes" to school, but then he realized he looked like uncle Ty and everything was okay.

It sure made school shopping a breeze and I think getting ready in the mornings will be a snap. 

 We held our special back to school dinner complete with a new family theme, goal setting, and a father's blessing. 

Can't wait to see the growth he makes this year and hope that he will always have a love for learning. 

Weekend Words

With Kyler starting Kindergarten this week:(( we had to take advantage of our last true weekend of Summer.

Bear Lake is always a family favorite so we headed up early Saturday morning and spent the entire day playing.

The highlight of the day for sure was playing on the jet ski that grandma Shirley rented. 

Weekend Words

Rainy Friday Night.

Kid's Night Out at the Peak.

Date night: Temple and Maddox.

Kindergarten Day at the Treehouse Museum.

Free and lots of fun. 

Up close and personal with reptiles. 

Closet organizing.

Getting school clothes organized.

(We've decided to try the charter school for Kyler. I'm still not sure if we are making the right decision or not. Getting ready in the morning will be a breeze since they require uniforms and the selection isn't real big.)

Teaching one of my favorite lessons in Young Women's:

Temple Marriage.