Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Doin the Puyallup- Eating for six hours.


As a tribute to my town, I thought I would let you know how our trip to the Puyallup fair went this year. Ella's birthday party was partly held at the fair- lucky girl. My dad was in town and we decided it would be fun to do the Puyallup! He is desperately afraid of crowd's, but I tempted him with a fair burger. We would like to tell ourselves we went to let our kids go on some rides and have fun, but to be truthful, I go to see how much I can possibly stuff into my face, and in search of whatever might be a new addition to the lineup. Last year they introduced frozen cheesecake on a stick- TO DIE FOR!!! First thing we do- buy a Myers Fair Burger. OK, we think, but not the greatest. Next, a bbq beef sandwich and corn on the cob. YUM. Next, a 13 pack of scones- a fair must have to bring home for breakfast and to keep your blood sugar up while waiting in line for the roller coaster. Since the first burger wasn't too good, why not another one? Chuck and my dad downed another one- me, I'm saving myself for an elephant ear. Oh, I see a Krusty Pup- have to have one of those! A bottomless alien mug of lemonade too. I did share it though. Finally, after eating two burgers and still not finding the right one, dad and Chuck see the Earthquake burgers- that is the big one that fills an entire plate. Oh that's right, that's the good one. Chuck looked ill, but as not to look like a weener in front of my dad, he orders one. AHHH young samurai- you know not who you are up against! He has not found out my Dad is a bottomless pit. While they were consuming the Earthquake burger, I ordered a Philly steak sandwich. Come on, it was there... I took two bites and could not finish it. My husband, who cannot waste anything, ate the rest. Now he was blue! But he had not had his yearly Elephant ear. Yes, on our way out of the fair, he found a stand and ordered one. Needless to say, he was really miserable.
I find it funny that Taylor's obsession during the fair is the Fleischkiechle fried beef turnover. This year he asked the ladies to pose in a picture for him. He will buy a whole bag of them and bring home for breakfast and lunch at school. Oh, the fair- good thing it's only once per year. I still think Nicci's chicken sandwich on a crispy creme sounds good!

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Birthday Girl



Ella was queen for a day at school- because of her birthday, but she felt the need to carry it way into the weekend too.

Quinn jammin.






















We all had fun at Ella's 6th birthday party.
Grandpa visited from Alaska and we were all glad to see him.








Ella had lots of fun with Grandpa on his visit- She told him he needed more hair and gave him a corn silk toupee.
















Star Search

Quinn is a rock star on Guitar Hero.

Friday, September 21, 2007

First day of High School


Oh my gosh- I have a high schooler! Taylor has started 10th grade this year. I can't believe it. Hey - check out the shoes. All of the kids wear the old Jordan's that look just like the first one's from- 1989??? Funny huh? Taylor is a great kid and I am very proud of him for making my parenting job easy! It must really suck to be a kid of parents who were pretty sneaky as kids. We know all the tricks! I think Taylor realizes this and doesn't even try to pull one over on me. Or, he just knows I am a over-protective worry-wart freak and saves me from any freaking out! Nonetheless, he is a super easy kid.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Dance Fever!

Brings back memories of cheering for the G-Men. Didn't Nicci cheer for the Lumbermen?

Go Strawberries!


Ella at Cheer Camp- She is in the back, (Taller One.)

Summer Fun




















Taylor likes the quad too- Quinn maybe not so much!





















Ella had Cheerleading camp last week. Just 5 year olds in her group. It was very fun to watch. They even did a dance. Cute Times.















Ella and her pal Jack Bazil. He now has been trained to ride the quad. Priceless.















Lon, Kelly, and Quinn visited at the Boat. New News- they are having another BABY! Or, is Lonnie having the baby???? Sympathy pounds! I'm the sister, I can say that. Notice the big box of Emporers Palace- Thanks to Kelly and her Palace connections! YUM!















Quinn loves Ella. She does not appreciate the mauling though. He just wants to tackle her.















Ella and Daddy getting dirty.