Raspberry Days 2008

So for those of you who may not be familiar with the Raspberry Days celebration, it is a little festival that takes place in the beautiful town of Garden City, UT. You would be amazed at the number of tourists you can pack into such a small town. There is a craft fair, parade, fireworks, dances, entertainment, fun at the lake, and of course the famous Raspberry Shakes!!!

THE DREADED DRIVE

So you may wonder if we are going to Raspberry Days what are our children doing in the trunk in the middle of the road on the reservation just outside of Flagstaff, AZ??

Yes, that is a semi trailer blocking both lanes of traffic. Two hours of fun on the pavement stuck in a big line of traffic with no alternate routes. Although the thought of turning around really sounded appealing after the first hour we are glad in hind sight that we waited it out.

BEAUTIFUL BEAR LAKE

With scenery like this awaiting you two hours doesn't seem that terrible. This is the view from the deck at my parents house. As my sister Kerrie would say "God Bless America!!!"

FUN AT THE FAIR Jacob trying to get the ball while being bounced in twelve different directions by the other children in the bouncy house. (don't mind the love birds in the background...gag me!)

Madison all harnessed up awaiting her turn on the trampoline extreme-o. Okay I don't really know what the actual name of the contraption is but they hook your harness to some rubber bands which are attached to poles in the air and a worker grabs you and bounces you way up in the air. You can do flips and such but Madi preferred the stiff as a board approach. I was pretty impressed that she gave is a whirl however.

So after Madison went, Patrick talked me into trying. They get you pretty dang high up. The harness is only slightly violating and I flashed my G's to everyone at the fair and I looked like a complete idiot... but other than that is was pretty fun.

Madison and Porter at the end of the big blow up slide.

FUN AT G-MA and G-PA's HOUSE.

All of the girls helping Grandma bake Halle's birthday cake.

Courtney my sister getting all of the kiddo's ready for a treasure hunt.

Madison and Halle asked Grandma to make them dresses on Sunday afternoon so they could play dress-up (just a note they ask Grandma because they know she is perfectly capable of whipping up a couple of dresses in no time at all. They have a very talented grandma.)

Bedtime stories with Grandpa.

Thanks mom and dad for letting all of us invade you house. I know we are all a little overwhelming all together and appreciate you hospitality and patience.

FUN IN THE SUN AT THE LAKEMadison and Halle. Two sun bathing beauties.

The kids had a blast playing with cousins, chasing the Seagulls, digging in the sand, splashing in the water, taking in the rays and making great memories.