July Adventures

Farmington Ward Pioneer Day - July 26th 2008

Although Jason and I have attended numerous pioneer days we have never put one on and it was quite an adventure. I learned a lot from the experience, such as:

1.) Don't forget the napkins. Or the lighter fluid.
2.) Assume that everyone will take at least two plates and two napkins, possibly more.
3.) It is really difficult to get 150 people gathered (half being children) together for a program no matter how much or how loud you yell or how many people are helping you.
4.) Expect the unexpected.
5.) It's ok when everything doesn't go to plan. That's life.

This is probably my new favorite picture of Levi because it shows so much of who he is. One word: INTENSE.... Even when he's just saying hello to mommy. When he wants something he goes for it with all the gusto an 11 month old has and can't be distracted.

For our pioneer day the little kids were in a parade. It was actually tricky to get them to stop marching.

Jason tug-o-waring against the primary. Seconds later Cory (the big guy in white) was able to lead the kids to victory.

For an activity the kids made butter. It took some time to catch on but they loved it. The next day in church parents kept telling me their children made them toast and butter for breakfast.

Washington County Fair 2008

Levi was very interested in the flashing lights as the police man drove around on his bike (he looked like he was having WAY too much fun).

Levi, Katelyn Morin and her family's big bull 'BUBBA'

Try as I may, it is quite difficult to keep Levi away from junk food when his grandma, aunt and uncles are around. He enjoyed the elephant ear. And the curly fries. And the shaved ice. Oh yeah and some funnel cake. Hmmm.

My buffalo burger. I have been wanting to try one since I visited Montana. Unfortunately I never got one. Jason being the thoughtful guy he is, found one for me at a booth at the fair. My review: 5 stars, 2 thumbs up... It was delicious and has a 'cleaner', less greasy taste to it. Definitely better than a regular beef. So go and try some.


Family Night

It is not often that all us 'White' kids are able together. But we were able to get most of us together to have a fun night in downtown Portland, where my oldest brother lives.

First we went to The Screen Door, a great restaurant serving southern cuisine. Good home cookin'. I personally had some mac and cheese. Best I've ever had. Ever.

Then off we went to a ice cream place called staccato gelato who specilizes in homemade Italian ice cream.

Yummmm.

Levi, of course, got a taste from Uncle Isaac. Grandma. Aunt Rose. And I believe Uncle Preston.

I might have given him a bite too. I don't remember.

I'm sure all this ice cream helped him stay up until 11pm without much complaint. Because after dinner and dessert we went to my brothers apartment to play a rousing game of Apples to Apples. Or as my mother calls it "Apples to Oranges"