Combine Demolition Derby

Tonight we took the kids to the Combine Demolition Derby at the Ellis Co. Fair. We have been looking forward to this since we heard about it a couple of months ago. We always loved going to the Demo Derbies at the Evergreen State Fair, (with the School bus demos). We went with a group from church along with 7,000 others from the area who thought this would be fun. It was VERY fun! There were 10 combines in two heats (5 per heat) and then a final heat with 8 combines all bashing and crashing at once. We had a great time watching as well as fellowshipping with members of our church family.

A Busy but Fun Summer Day

Today we did lots of fun activities. I saw some unusual and easy crafts in a magazine, so we decided to try them out. First we made "soap snakes" out of a water bottle, washcloth and dish soap. The kids thought they were pretty fun. Basically it makes thousands of tiny bubbles in one long snake shape. We also made "marble paper" by mixing food coloring into shaving cream and pressing paper onto it. They turned out very pretty, and smelling great! During nap I turned the backyard into a water park, with the pool, sprinkler and slide all getting wet. I hung a tarp on the clothesline and put our picnic table under it for shade and a dry place. We all had a great time and even the neighbor's grandson came over to play with the kids. In the evening we went to the Ellis Co. Fair. We looked at all of the exhibits, vendors and animals. Our favorite booth was that of the Sternberg Museum. They had SNAKES! Kevin and the kids enjoyed holding and touching them (yes, kids- Kamryn even touched them).

Another Trip to the Zoo

Today the kids and I, along with two friends from church, went to the Great Bend Zoo. We went right after breakfast so that we would have plenty of time for the drive and all of the zoo before lunch. The kids all said that the Aquarium house and lions were their favorites. We spent much time with both. While we were watching the lions, one of the lionesses got up and walked right toward us. It was within two feet of us. (Close enough to raise your blood pressure, even with the fence). All of the animals seemed especially active today, which made it better for the kids. After the zoo we had a picnic in the park and then the kids played. We then stopped at the Goodwill to look for some things for VBS (which made Kev think I was crazy). But the kids were well behaved all day and I think they had a really good time.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! We have been looking forward to this day for months! We built a float for the parade in town to advertise our Vacation Bible School that will be in August. Our theme is "Studio Go!" Our float is a game show, complete with a host, two contestants, a large wheel, and our very own "Vanna." The kids were the audience. We had a great turn out, 22 adults helped build and decorate it. Then we all walked, handed out candy bags and threw small beach balls. It was SO fun! We were even more excited when we heard that we got 3rd place in the parade (out of 46 entries)!!! Tonight, Kev and I get to go to the main stage at the concert series to receive the prize on behalf of the church. We had a great time, it was well worth the hours of work that were put in to our float. The real results will come in August, when we see if our advertising has drawn any families to our VBS. We pray that it will.

Wild West Fest Carnival

Tonight we took the kids to the carnival that is in town. The kids had fun riding some of the rides. Logan went on a big slide with an alligator on it (see photo). He also rode the boat ride and went in a fun house with mirrors and a maze. Also, we all rode the carousel together. Kamryn especially liked this! She was all smiles and laughs as she rode, and screamed when it was over.