And so it begins...

The last couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of non-stop busyness. Thus, another reason I have been so behind on blogging. But, such is life.

This particularly busy Saturday started with Tanner's first soccer practice. (not his normal practice day) I did take the camera (of course) to catch a few pics of Tanner & the kids... Joseph doesn't run away as fast, so he tends to be an easier target these days.

Ball is his favorite word these days. He almost always has one in his hands or at his feet. He loves to kick soccer balls around. He's pretty good at it too!

 Anson & Ella practicing together. How cute, right?!

 Time for a water break!

 He loved watching the big boys play practicing soccer

 And picking weeds/flowers

 Later, after a busy afternoon, we headed to the Stake Center for the Stake Country Fair. Each ward was assigned a booth in the cultural hall based on the theme of preparedness & self-reliance. Additionally each Primary was in charge of a carnival game.

When we showed up to set up the game for our primary, I was seriously surprised. The people that were organizing everything for this event really, really did a great job and everything was over the TOP! Outside were all the games, in addition to a petting zoo, fire truck, a tractor full of hay & candy (you searched for the candy)...etc, etc... it was amazing!

 Ella was in love

 Joseph was... uncertain

 Happy as a clam

  Happy, but cool as a cucumber

 Ella saw this clown from across the room. She was so excited she could hardly speak. We ran over to see her, just as she started heading for the door to take a break. Ella was devastated. So, being the cool mom that I am, we chased her down before she could get out the door. Ella was speechless! (and happy)

 This is the room inside. Really, my pictures can't do justice. It was bright and cheery. They had musician acts playing on the stage (some were REALLY great!) that changed about every 20 minutes.

You can't tell very well from the picture, but there are really amazing booths set up for all the food that they served. Cotton candy, popcorn, boiled peanuts, lemonade, hot dogs and tater tots. All a vintage country fair look. It was pretty amazing.

 This was the view right above our table

 After we ate and looked at the booths inside we headed back outside for more games. Joseph was content sitting in this tractor while his sister searched for candy in the hay in the back

 Here is the sweetest moment ever. She actually sat down next to him and gave him that lollipop! At that moment, they were best friends. Adorable.

 Joseph met the lady clown from earlier too. She gave him an otter pop. Love.

 This was a great event. I think it might be the best Stake Activity I've been to (sorry Dad!) I was blown away at the time, talent and detail that went into it! And best of all, the kids had a blast!