Kids Day at the Fair

Saturday afternoon of the fair week is always Kids Day. We plan to take them every year. They were a lot of fun this year. There was a balloon guy, making whatever you wanted! He was good.. There was a petting zoo with baby goats. They had a pedal tractor pull, face painting, find the money in the hay, and hula hoop. Then we rode some rides at half price! They had a great day! The kids with their balloon animals.. Jadyn wanted a pink bird..Jaren got a motorcycle! Jaren doing the Pedal Tractor Pull...he was very excited to get to do this! Jadyn with a baby goat! Brilyn holding her baby goat. Jaren holding a baby goat. In line for the rides one more time!

Hancock County Fair Fun

So Wednesday night of the fair was Jadyn's big day! She decided this year to run for little miss Hancock County. She was very excited and had a lot of fun meeting all the girls and practicing the dance weekly. She learned a lot and her parents were VERY proud of her! I didn't know she could do that good! I was impressed! Here are some pictures of before the pageant and after. She didn't place, but had fun and was ready to ride the rides!! Miss Sadie and Jadyn Sheena and Jadyn.. We were hoping they would win together!! They looked beautiful! Jadyn, Jaren, and Brilyn on the roller coaster..This was their favorite! Jaren and Sadie on the motorcycles.. one of Jaren's favorites!! Sadie, Jaren, Jadyn, and Brilyn on the dinosaurs! Kara, Kassie, and Jadyn on the new ride this year"Moby Dick" Jadyn loved it! Jadyn and Jaren riding their last ride of the night

3rd part of our Vacation/ Visiting the Ramsey''s

We headed to West Virginia after our St. Louis stay on Thursday. We made it there around 6p.m. and ate supper with Kirk and Ashley. We then played Guitar Hero on the Wii for a long time! I may have to purchase that game..but don't know what I would get done around the house if I had it! Anyway the next day we took their pontoon boat out on the river. The kids loved it! That night we went to Chuckie Cheese's to play some games. We had a great couple of nights with the Ramsey's! Jaren wanted Sadie to be his best friend while we were there... Jadyn concentrating playing her guitar! Jason and Jaren playing Guitar Hero. Because Jaren wanted to "play" too! Jadyn and Jaren feeding some ducks before heading out on the river! Here a some pictures of them tubing.. Jadyn loved this and rode the tube off and on all day long! Me trying to ski.. I haven't did this since I was 12! I did get up..but not for very long! Jason relaxing on the tube. The kids having fun in the sand burying their feet! The kids feeding the geese! They loved this.. Kirk and Jaren Jaren driving the boat. Jaren after a long day on the boat! Me and Jaren playing ski ball. Jaren on a ride at Chuckie Cheese's. Jadyn riding with Chuckie Cheese! Kirk loving Chuckie Cheese too!

St. Louis Fun/Part 2 of Vacation

After the ozarks we headed to St.Louis for a few days.. The kids had a BLAST. We headed to the arch soon after we arrived. Then went out to eat with Ryan and Amy. The next day went to the zoo and had a sack lunch in the park. That night we stayed at the hotel right by Six Flags and headed there the next day. We rode rides, played at the water park, and enjoyed a neon light show at night. They were very tired after this fun-filled day! The St. Louis Arch A reflection of the arch on the river.. Jadyn thought it would be an awesome picture! Jadyn and Jaren looking out at St. Louis Family in the cart headed back down. View of Busch Stadium from the Arch St. Louis Zoo Jadyn and Jaren walking along a turtle at the zoo. The kids getting ready to go on a virtual 3-D dinosaur ride. They loved it! Six Flags Family Photo at Six Flags.. beginning of a LONG day! Shaggy off of Scooby Doo..Jaren was VERY excited and loved the Scooby Doo ride!