Reno/Sparks Trip - Day 2

Elijah and I slept in today.. we were TIRED from the long travel day. Ben had to work so I didn't see anything wrong with being lazy all morning. For a late lunch, the three of us went to The Round Table and had some tasty pizza.

After lunch, we went back to the room for Ben to rest before the big VIP event for Scheels. Not long after that, we put on our pretty clothes and were out the door. It was a great night, tons of people. I'm glad to say that I attended the event.

The mayors of Sparks and Reno, the Nevada Governor, the Scheels CEO Steve D. Scheel, and the President of Scheels Steve M. Scheel, along with a bunch of other important people attended.

Here are some fun pictures from the night.

Reno/Sparks Trip - Day 1

The view is lovely sitting here in Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort and Hotel. Elijah and I have been here since Thursday. We flew in to join Ben at the Grand Opening of the Reno/Sparks Scheels Store. We went to the VIP event last night and it was amazing! The store is HUGE; literally the largest in the world.

Our flight here was uneventful. Elijah did very well up in the air. From the moment we arrived at the airport, he started jabbering and I don't think he has stopped since then. Everywhere we went people stopped to google at him, and he would give the biggest, sweetest smile imaginable. What a lucky mom I am to get to see his sweet face every day.

Here are some pictures of our first day in Reno. Check back soon for more.

Camping 2008

As many of you know, I tend to take A LOT of pictures. Out in the woods, with the bugs and the trees doesn't change that fact. I admit, I may also have a slight obsession with my adorable children too. I can't seem to get enough pictures of them either. And that, mixed with the excitement of seeing my family leaves me with an even bigger challenge in restraining my clicker finger. So, it's taken me a couple weeks to get through the 400 images I took! Sorry!

Anyway, we had a great time camping August 22-24 at Elk Horn Resort and Campground again this year. Tenting was great! The wind was pretty ferocious but it made the first night all the more memorable. We celebrated two birthdays, made new friends, ate, laughed and giggled, blew bubbles, ate, had a silly string fight, swam, made an urgent trip to Detroit Lakes for a bee sting, shivered, ate, ran around, played, and in general just enjoyed each others company.

I had a great time and I hope we can do it again next year! Thanks Mom & Steve!

Old time favorites..

With good intentions of getting groceries every day this week, I still haven't! In an effort to provide a healthy snack for the boys today, I offered them one of my favorite snacks as a kid. My mom would cut up an apple then let me dip it in a little cinnamon and sugar. Yum!

Alex didn't know if he'd like the idea but with much hesitation tried it. To his surprise, he liked it, promptly stating, "mom, sometimes you have good ideas."

Well Alex, I do my best, even if my ideas aren't to your liking. :)