August 2019

August 3rd - Blake, Randy and Jared took my nieces, Jackie and Stefi, and my nephews Carter, Ryan and Samuel to Jensen's Grove. They all tried skiing, or wake boarding and had a great time! 

My sister Suzanne and two of her kids were here from South Carolina, so we had a party at the Matsuura Clubhouse.  Here's Suz holding Hallie and Kenzley.  We ate good food, watched a movie, and visited.

There were lots of games, the littles had a great time with all the games to play.  Grandma Beth organized a fun dice game with candy for prizes!

My niece, Michelle made a fun obstacle course for the littles, even though it was hot, the kids loved it! Nikelle had to try it too.

The guys enjoyed playing spike ball and tennis. Blake even played in his jeans!

After the party, we came back to our house for a bit.  Hallie and Kenzley had a cute face off, the kids love playing with the track.  Brian soothed Hallie by pushing her around in the stroller, then he let her watch a show on my bed with Annie.

Ryder had a chance to play a little T-ball.  At first he didn't quite understand what was going on, but by the end he was really into it and did really well.

August 10 - The boys and Molly and Ryder took the boat for a spin at Jensen's Grove, then came back for some hot tub time and some dinner.  Hallie loves being big!

August 16 - We took Maden, Annie and Clark to Blastoff for an afternoon of fun.  Clark loved the ball pits, Annie loved the climbing wall and would not give up until she hit the bell, Maden loved laser tag and mini golf.  There were some kind girls that let him join their game.

August 17 - We made a quick day trip to West Yellowstone to the Playmill Theater with Jared, Nikelle, Molly and Hallie.  We saw Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat.  It was a great show and we really enjoyed it. Molly got to dance on stage before the show started.

After the play, we stopped in Island Park at the Soda Co. to see Brian and Celia.  Jared took Molly for a 4wheeler ride, we all enjoyed some soda and cookies.  Brian got to hold the Hallie girl for a bit.

August 20 - Fun day for Maden, Annie, Clark and Ryder at Jensen's Grove. Brian found a huge dead fish, Clark and Ryder had a grand time running and they all had fun playing in the sand.

August 23 - School started for Courtney, so Ryder gets to come hang out with us again.  He is obsessed with the basketball game, and has got so he can make baskets! We went and played at the Groveland School playground with Michael and James.

Blake, Randy, Jared, Ryder and Molly went over to Lake Walcott for some boat time, the water was perfectly smooth. Then they tried some fishing.  When they got home, Randy and Ryder mowed the lawn.

August 26 - 1st day of school for Maden and Annie.  Maden is in 4th grade, Annie is in 1st. August 27 - Ryder's first day of 2nd year preschool.  Man, these kids are growing too fast.

August 31 - Eastern Idaho State Fair Parade. Maden took his wagon and sold some candy and popcorn before the parade started.  Then, we went to the fair.  It was a very hot bright day!

We went over to the north side of the fair to the booths with free games, then Maden and Annie rode a little horse, Annie got brave enough to let the sheep eat out of her hand.  Maden spent some his hard earned money on a cool treat that he mixed himself.

Annie rode the Merry-go-round, and these swings. I was glad she wore bright pink shoes, so I could tell where she was.