Play Ball!

Chris took the kids to Diamondback games this year.

Monday was Katelyn's turn:

That's a happy face! So fun to have a special daddy-daughter date .

Tuesday Megan and Adam had their turn. Chris' Dad's office was welcoming a new doc and invited family to come along for the celebration. Katelyn wasn't able to come this night because of dance, that's why she got her own special night. Not sure how much Megan and Adam watched or enjoyed the game, but they had a fun time being there!

Hello Megan! Welcome to the game!

Megan in the "All-you-can-eat Suite"

Megan and Adam enjoying the suite.

Megan and cousin Bryson

Happy boys!

Discovering Payson, AZ

For Labor Day weekend this year, we decided to take our little family to Payson, AZ to get away but not have to go too far. Payson is a little less than 2 hours away and about 10 degrees cooler. A welcome feeling this time of year! We enjoyed exploring the small town, staying in a hotel for 2 nights, and going to the Tonto Natural Bridge. There was a small hike down to the bottom of the bridge. The kids did a great job and loved it! It's amazing rock that has been cut out and formed into a bridge by water. It was really nice to get out of town and focus on our family for a couple of days. Who knew the small town of Payson could be so much fun?!

Here's some pictures of our weekend:

We found a duck pond after dinner to work out some energy.

At the trail head, ready to hike!

Cutest kids ever!

Megan with the bridge behind her

Fun family pic with the bridge in the background

This is from inside, underneath the bridge. This time of year the water is just a trickle from the top. 

Small, mighty, and strong!

This is a picture of the bridge from the hiking trail on your way down.

For "quiet time" after our morning hike, we found a lake to go dip out feet in.

Enjoying park fun after a fun, full day!

Bike Rodeo Winner

This year for our annual Bike Safety Rodeo, the kids were asked to create an ad to display around the school. They were given specific instructions and words that needed to appear within the ad. Those ads were judged and Katelyn took an honorable mention! She was so excited! Our whole family went to the school to participate in the rodeo. Everyone's favorite was the obstacle course. It was a fun morning!

Katelyn's ad is the pink one in the background. We used magazines and cut out letters to make the words of the ad.

Megan loves her purple helmet!