Fall is here!

I can't believe how fast this summer has gone! Last winter took way too long to finally leave and this summer seemed to go away too quickly. But it has been a good one for us! We had a family reunion in Island Park, we learned Speed Uno and try to play it every time we get a group together, we added a trailor and a truck to our family, we've spent many weekends down in Scofield building things and being lazy, and last but not least, we've worked like crazy. Even though I have been dreading this cold weather that we've been having, going to Scofield this weekend has made me excited for the fall. The leaves are SO beautiful down there! It was trying to snow all weekend, and I was actually hoping that it would! Now I'm looking forward to carving pumpkins, hot chocolate, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cookies! Happy Fall!

 

Grandpa Mack turns 83!

Grandpa Mack had his birthday on the 27th so I called him that morning to wish him a Happy Birthday! We were having a family party for him the next day, so for his gift he said he wants some CD's, the round one's he says. So I went to the store and bought him a Johnny Cash Classic cd. The next day we all met at my cousin Shannon's house for the party and it was so much fun! We had tons of food. French dip, queso (thanks to Mom and the family recipe), salsa, chips, pasta salad, potato salad, brownies, pudding, and of course birthday cake! After everyone grubbed, we all made our way to the deck and sang happy birthday to Gramps then he began to open presents. Turns out he told everyone, "I want some cd's for my car. You know, the round one's." So he ended up getting SO many cd's! Haha! Amazingly he only got two of the same singers. He got Johnny Cash, Waylin Jennings, Dean Martin, and a couple others that I've never heard of. He also got a John Wayne dvd that contains 20 of his classic movies! It was a great party, and so good to see my extended family! We never see eachother except for holidays, so it was fun to be with them!
Happy Birthday Grandpa!


What is it with men and football? The party is outside!

Baffy Time!

Coop is not happy to be in the tub.

Getting Clean!

Drying off in the sun

Look how hansom he is with his red bandana!

Scofield...again

Well if you haven't noticed by now, Scofield is pretty much all we do on the weekends these days. This weekend was a lot of fun! This time it was just me, Zac, Sherry, Gordy and Doogie. Usually people come down with us, but this weekend was just the five of us and it was really nice! On Saturday, my parents came down in the morning for the day, and the weather was beautiful so Zac and I took them on the long ride into town. Zac and my dad rode the T-Rex. They were always SO far ahead of us because Zac knows how to handle the big rocks and is a major speed demon, so naturally, they smoked us the whole way. So they rode the T-Rex and we took the Grizz. And let me say that I have gotten so much better at riding that thing! Even though it kills my thumb to drive that long, I'm getting the hang of it. This trip I got it up to 20 mph up the "face", which is scary driving up because there are so many rocks and uneven spots so I feel like I'm going to roll off the mountain. (Don't make fun, baby steps right?) But when we got on the straight dirt road I got a little more daring...I averaged 35-40 mph, and once I mustered up the courage we got up to 50 mph! My mom screamed a time or two and we had bugs smashing into our shoulders and cheeks but it was a great ride! We got back to camp around 2 so we barbecued up so hamburgers and ate on the deck. The rest of the day was really relaxing, reading and napping. Scofield is the best medicine for needing a break from life!

Ready for the ride!

Scofield Jail..

Bob testing it out

Scofield Town Hall

Wandering around looking for horse shoes

Taking a walk in town...Zac and I were too lazy so we rode along side...