Thursday, July 29, 2010

Fossil Fest 2010

This was our fourth Fossil Fest...hard to believe! The parade did not disappoint.
We were asked to be in charge of Fossil Fest Funnies, again, this year but did not think that we would be able to do it, so had to decline. We didn't even think we were going to be able to attend this year.

At the last minuet our plans changed and we were able to go. Max excitedly anticipating the parade.
Max, picking up his spoils from the parade. It WAY paid to know people...Max kept getting handfuls of candy chucked at him.
Eric crossing the line of full and sick...again!
Our friend, Nick, or as we like to call him, "Wolver-doggo-rine." O.k., that was lame!
Max FREAKED out when Sparky the dog came over...like, howling, crying!!!
Not so many tears when the pretty ladies were holding him!!!! Oh, you coy boy!!!!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Cowboy Max!

We were sad that we were in California for Pioneer day and weren't able to show off Max in his cute cowboy outfit (that was Eric's as a baby) so I thought I'd show case some pictures I took one day when we dressed up for fun.


How cute is this, huh? Hand in pocket with a little swagger!


Chillin' without a care in the world!

This is one of my favorite pictures of Max resting on my stomach...pretty much, this is the mental picture that I've taken so many times and will remember so many of our early days together.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Fun at the Yurt!

Eric, Max and I decided that Max was ready for his first fishing trip...so, we rented the Yurt at Meeks. What is a Yurt you ask...well, let me tell you, says wikipedia: A yurt is a portable, felt-covered, wood lattice-framed dwelling structure traditionally used by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia. A yurt is more home-like than a tent in shape and build, with thicker walls. They are popular amongst nomads.
Since we've been living like nomads, we decided to try it out......and I sort of feel like it's a part of my culture (not really!).
Hanky, making Max laugh...gotta love having cousins!
three cutest boys, ever...they just needed Grady in the pic...maybe next year!
My attempt at being artistic.
Fun at Meeks...it was so strange being at the lake at Meeks and not being able to walk to the cabin and have some of Sue's Swedish Fish! All the girls getting the delicious cook out ready.

Hanky, bless his heart, is the most well-natured boy in the world! First, he let Carli play with his beloved fishing pole (pictured here) and she cast the red fish out and it broke and the fish went flying into the lake, never to be found again...Rather than pitching a fit, he just looked at Carli and said in his unusually low and adorable voice, "it's o.k." Feeling badly, Carli attached a pine cone to the end of the line. Hanky's only concern was that, "I don't think the fish will like the pine cone." (as opposed to the red plastic fish). So adorable!Then, still trusting, asked Carli to roast his marshmallow...unfortunately it got a little burnt...and still Hanky said nothing...but his face says it all!
Yes, that's right, I caught a fish and reeled it in myself...and I could not have asked for more perfect timing, as I was just about to reel it in, up drove a truck full spectators (i.e. Hanky, Brookie, Dylan, Carli, Julie, Geoff and Jody)!
Max throwing rocks in the water...life pretty much doesn't get better than this (if only ALL of our family was able to be there)!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Fun at Hogle Zoo!

Eric always has fun weekends planned for us during the summer, recently we went to Hogle Zoo.
Pottery Barn has some really great deals sometimes, so, I couldn't resist. Eric and Max in their matching hats...Eric hated it...he pretty much only wore it for this picture, he said the hat hurt his game.
Du-Du-Du-Du...


Nature's Nightmares was pretty fun. They had bats, slugs and all sorts of gross things. There was even a guy in there with a mullet. He wasn't on display though.

Max loved the monkeys.
He could relate to the fact they throw their own pooh.

It was like 150 degrees and this boat was in the shade. The only thing that burned was Eric's right arm, I wonder why?
Max getting in touch with his rice picking roots.
Max and Eric were terribly startled when the Tigers suddenly jumped to their feet and took them for a wild wide to Narnia. Oh wait, that was a lion. Never mind.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Happy Fourth!

Fourth of July wouldn't be the same without the Kemmerer Community Choir and Brother Cook dressing up as Uncle Sam...here is a split screen of him holding Max from last year to this...poor Max!
Here is Max helping 'Favorite Uncle Chuck' with the dishes.

Julie made Chuck's grandmother's lamb recipe and it was so D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!! Annie, I put a lot of extra pictures for you!

We were invited to the Wellings for a get together and I made patriotic red velvet cup cakes...Meradith told me the most interesting story about how cooks used to make the cupcakes so red...so, of course, I googled it...it turns out that it's not red velvet cake necessarily that is made from crushed beetles, but red food dye...so, if you're not super keen on the idea of eating beetles, look for an OU symbol or K- designating that the item is Kosher, also FD&C Red Dye #40 ( known as Red #40) is made from a petroleum product or coal tar, not insects. There's your random fact for the day.
Tracy and Eric holding Monson and Maxwell...just their names alone make them destined to be good friends, don't you think?
Little girls in heels is a hoot...but little boys in heels is ridiculously funny...as long as it's not my son! Just kidding. Sort of.
Corey's new baby...have you ever seen a cuter little smile?!?!
Max in a helicopter.
The fireworks were amazing this year...Max loved getting to stay up late and see all the 'lights.' All night I could hear him saying 'light, please.' It's great to live in a country with so many freedoms, amenities and pride. Happy Birthday!