Friday, September 9, 2011

Fall

As a tribute to the fall color we probably won't see here in Wichita Falls, I've changed the background to reflect what I wish I could look at for a couple of months this season! Though, we'll miss a lot of the color, we are super thankful God has mercifully cooled things off. We're greatly enjoying some much needed outside time.

Hudson has become an expert sand castle builder complete with mote.
They are rarely without their superhero costumes.


Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Texas Ranch Roundup!!

The Ranch Roundup has been around for as long as I can remember. I remember going lots of times growing up. It was brutally hot this year, but thankfully they had it at the Wichita Falls event center this year so we decided we'd take everyone and go.

The Ranch Roundup had kids' activities we went to check out early in the day before the evening event. They boys had a great time. They all got a free cowboy hat. I think they probably would have been happy with just the hat!

Hudson made a rope and then Oma taught him how to use it to lasso things, like his brothers. He had a really good time, but the brothers, not so much. :)
Free hotdogs and chips. Right up our alley!
Hudson had a great time with the petting zoo. He liked catching the rabbits and feeding the other animals.

Elliot with his "I'm a cowboy" look.
Nate loved the pony rides.
Don't you just love these little dudes?!?!
Owen and Elliot
The Ranch Round-up is a competition between different ranchers around the area. They participate in different events that would be typical on a normal day at the ranch.



The Barefords

We got to see our friends Paul and Patty a few weekends ago. Good times all around.
Paul was even gracious enough to make us pancakes. And not just any old pancakes, but in the shape of the first letter of our name! Here's Mark with his "M".

Splash Park

We found a place to cool off this summer at the splash park. It was perfect for all of us. Erin and I went several times and met our friend Amber with her kids there. The boys loved it and so did the moms!

Owen
The gang at snack time.
Even Olivia enjoyed a little pool-side time.
Hudson and Hayden (Amber's son) pretending to be divers.
Elliot
Nate