Off to the races

Plenty of stuff for the girls to do the last few week. They were able to go to fun land and Tautphaus Park for Akashia's bday and ride the rides. We were able to head out to Noise Park just West of Idaho Falls to watch dirt bike racing.


Girls had a good time but had their ears plugged quite a bit. Tonight we took them with the neighbors to the horse races here in town at Sandy Down's Race track. They absolutely loved that...anywhere, anytime they get to see a horse, they are in heaven.




Other than that... nothing much happening. The girls have been water kids for the last month. Swimming about 3 hours a day in the pool and getting pretty good. Probably more than 3 hours some days. If they're not in the water, they are outside playing something ... never inside the house, never. So here are a few photos and videos of the last week doing whatever. Have a great week!






VIDEO: Girls playing at Ross Water Park


VIDEO: Girls dancing in the red room


VIDEO: Water balloon fight at the park


VIDEO: Horses running the 100 yrd dash

Just around home and visits

The days were hot, anywhere from 85-95 all week long with little clouds, no rain, nice and dry air. The kids had their fill of the Miller's pool two doors down, pretty much all day. Both Miller and Tomasetti kids are now swimming good after only a month in the pool.



Saturday Amber and Matt were in town from Phoenix so Amber 1 had Amber 2 and Matt, along with some friends, over that evening for pizza and hanging out. Two many Mojito's were going around and everyone got a bit toasty. The kids all got along and played outside in the backyard while we all sat around and chilled. The weather was perfect that night!



We put the girls down, grabbed the monitor, locked the house and went next door to go swimming... about midnight. The water was excellent and we swam for almost an hour. We're going to the park Sunday for Steve and Christie's girl's bday at the park. May even pop into the zoo to go for a nice walk.



So, here's a few photos of the last week or so. Quite a few of the yard and flowers since we like to see when things grow, especially for next year. The new trees and roses are doing absolutely great and we have about 50 sunflowers, taller than the roof, ready to bloom. The girls love to plant and watch the flowers grow so it's pretty much a family event ;)

Boating at Blacktail Reservoir

Blacktail reservoir is only about 25 minutes from here and it was a hot one. Joe and Frank got their early in the morning for some morning fishing before the women and girls got out of bed. Calm and warm the water was... couldn't wait to get in. Since it was the 4Th of July we also wanted to get on the water before the parking lot filled up.




The girls were all smiles the entire time we were out there. They hadn't been on a boat so fast before and they were able to ride the tube behind the boat for the first time, over and over again. Mia went with Frank and Graycie went with Amber. Amber also road the tube quite a bit and finally bit it hard on the last one.




The weather was absolutely beautiful.... sunny, clear, and 85 out... a perfect day on the water. We headed back to shore around two o'clock. But, not before marking out quite a few camping areas on the lake for next year when we can take our boat out. We plan to camp a bunch on the lake where only boats can access. Here are some video's of the day...

VIDEO: Graycie ready to go on the tube


VIDEO: Getting started on the boat, going fast...


VIDEO: Amber tearing it up on the tube