ART CITY DAYS

Malorie did the mini cheer clinic this year so she got to ride in the parade for the first time!


Chelsey's first time in the parade as a cheerleader

Malorie loved the children's art festival

Jake didn't want to leave the carnival

I thought this crown really cool that she got painted at the booths

Malorie's new cowgirl hat for the rodeo

Art City Days was actually pretty fun this year despite the constant rain. Jason's sister was in charge of the rodeo this year so Malorie had to have this cute pink hat to wear, she wanted the boots also but holy cow! cowboy gear is expensive, so maybe next year. Then we went to the cheer spectacular and then to the carnival and of course we had to get the famous scones. A treat for all of us was Jason's family got him to ride the mechanical bull and I'm sure we can all imagine how hilarious that was! Jake loved the carnival and could have gone everyday, I was surprised he was that excited about it. Then it was our first time at the Children's art festival which Malorie loved, but it got so crowded that the lines were crazy and Jake wasn't so fond of just sitting in the stroller. So next year we will know what to expect. Then the parade of course was fun because it was Chelsey's first time in the parade as a cheerleader and Malorie's first time in any parade and Jake loved everything about the parade so it was actually a fun time.

JAKE'S 2ND B-DAY!

Jake turned 2 today, we have actually survived two years with him. He started his day with his favorite breakfast of pancakes. Then church and after that his party. The weather turned out good so we got to have it outside after all. He has been obsessed with tractors so of course that was his party theme. He was so tired he had to eat his hot dog laying down, and as you can see he had lots of help opening presents. We bought him a new sandbox and he has graduated to a big boy bed, of course, with A tractor bed spread. Amazingly he has been in his bed 4 days and only gotten out the first day, so thank goodness for small favors. He loves his new bed. He got some tools, a Thomas the Train scooter so now he doesn't have to ride the pink daisy scooter, trucks, sand toys and some clothes. Jake's a lot of fun and definately adds a whole new set of adventures for our family, you just never know what he's going to do next or whats going to happen to him next. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!