Jackson's Birthday Party

This was the funnest birthday party. I was the official photographer...really I was. It was a science party. My cute friend Kate did a whole bunch of science experiments for the kids. They had so much fun predicting what was going to happen. The boys were thrilled they got to stay out late and look at the stars.

Most of the pictures that I took of the kids there faces were just mesmerized.

I love that Lincoln is holding Josh's hand.

This experiment was so cool. They used static electricity to pick up jello, sugar and salt.

And some of the kids ATE the jello.

The boys were so excited to give Jackson our present.

Jackson loves bugs so we gave him a bug vacuum. I have had many requests from the boys for one of their own. I love the look on Jackson's face. That is how you know you gave a good gift.

Kate did such a great job on the space cake. It was delicious!

The line for cake.

Hunter was throwing a balloon around and McKay was laughing so hard.

Pre balloon.

I have never seen him laugh so hard.

Apparently balloons are very funny. Or Hunter is, it is a toss up.

Star gazing.

Kate's brother brought his awesome telescope and let everyone look through it. It was so neat to see the craters on the moon.

Palmer loves anything about space, so he was very into this whole thing.

They got some neat stuff too.

After that they did fireworks.

McKay was up way past his bedtime. I didn't get a picture of their cute goodie bags, but Kate did an amazing job with this party.

Days of '47 Rodeo

Oh how our family loves a good rodeo. Or any rodeo at all to be honest. It was the annual Days of '47 Rodeo this past week and we couldn't pass it up. We sure loved it last year. Palmer wore his awesome cowboy shirt. We are getting a lot of miles out of that little number.

They boys were so excited to see the cowboys.

This is our own resident cowboy. He has the buckle, the boots, and the hat. Now we just need the wranglers.

This guy sits on his horse the whole time and saves people after their 8 seconds are over. Not a lot of danger. Just my style.

The cotton candy definitely sweetened the deal.

Cowboys love cotton candy didn't you know that?

Wouldn't want your hands to be sticky while riding a horse...that could lead to all sorts of mess.

Doesn't this kid just look like a stud?

And this one too?

This guy wouldn't hold still for his picture.

Being saved by the saver guy.

Steer wresting, or whatever it is called.

He got him! I am always sad for them when they miss.

I think McKay liked his first rodeo.

We had to leave early for a birthday party and Josh was way ticked when they stopped the festivities for this. But it was pretty fun.

Hunter sat on my lap through most of it.

and this is the view that I had. What cute feet.

These boys are so much fun to be with.