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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Lone Elk Park & Wild Bird Sanctuary

So then, the next weekend in October, we went for a nature walk with Jason's parents at Lone Elk Park (and yes, there are elk there to be easily seen as you drive through).  We saw elk, buffalo, geese, fish, and a large spider or two.  I guess I didn't transfer the rest of the Wild Bird Sanctuary pictures, but that's where the Dodo Bird picture is from.












Back at the ranch...



Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Sun in September, Birthdays and Bowling

Apparently my pictures are out of order as I download them.  This post is the weekend before Rangefest, when Wade S. came to town for a weekend meeting.  We came up early on Saturday to celebrate the birthdays of these two:



I think Dad is singing here?  Possible just pausing before blowing out the candles.

After cake and presents, we heard Wade's Saturday evening message, and then again Sunday morning and afternoon.  Here, Dad models his birthday present from us (tie/shirt) while demonstrating Verity's present from parents/us to Wade, who humbly does not profess to be an expert at the DSi console:


Looks like a freeze-frame from an infomercial.

Meanwhile, the kids were enjoying themselves outside:




Wheeee...Dave and John play on the handrails and chat as Gene looks on.


Most everyone had picked up an acorn or two at some point that hour.


Pretty acorns.


So much to do and see...


Like football--Luke's practice paid off with a great touchdown catch at Rangefest the next week.


"Hey there, Alexandria, whatcha doin'?"


"Sippin' and stylin'."


Calvin never disappoints on the getting dirty outside front.


The kids carried around a very large spider in this cup.  I think the spider eventually was returned to the field.

After afternoon services:

First on the agenda were naps, of course, but then we went to the local bowling alley for their Sunday night unlimited bowling/just one large pizza for 2 hours special with Grandparents R:



The video is even better, and maybe I'll add that later.


Monday, October 26, 2009

RangeFest 2009

We enjoyed having people over for chili and flag football once again this year.  Here are some photo "highlights":



Kickoff.  I don't think I took any pictures of the football players last year or maybe even the previous year.



Kickoff return.


Matt at center to Brad at QB; the ball blends with Brandon's leg.


Right before a catch, I think.  That's Jason's coworker John.


Back at the playground, Aaliyah is busy burying herself in the rocks.  Most of the little ones were acting nap-ready at this point.


"Why yes, I would love to discuss the fine art of gravel piling."


Paige and Avaryn compare the merits of binkies.


Tiring of playground activities, the boys set off to explore and observe around the football field.


They were quite pleased to find a large stick with hole in the ground conveniently closeby.


Ready or not, Isaac was determined to jump.  He is standing on a memorial for the two little boys who were murdered in their sleep, the ones who lived a couple of houses away from us.




Paige and Isaac check out Tiffany's dog, Mandi.


Paige rode back with us to get a headstart on napping.  At first, she was unsure of her surroundings.


Her uncertainty didn't last long; what a charmer. :)

We were glad to see all who could come this year, and missed many of our regulars.  The weather was chillier than usual (par for this fall), but definitely nice enough to be outside enjoying ourselves.


Rocket(men)

Uncle Sam bought the boys a fun outdoor toy.  He brought it with him at the end of September prior to Rangefest.  After chasing it into the woods a couple of times, the launchpad changed locations to the sideyard.  Here is some launch footage:






Rocket-launching wears a fella out.




Preschool Open House

Calvin's Preschool had an open house at the end of September.  The purpose was to familiarize parents with the classroom and show what the kids have learned a few weeks into the year.  Writing and drawing samples were on display, and the highlight of the evening was the kids' performance, where they sang a couple of songs using some sign language they learned.  In Calvin's case, "sign language"; his was a bit rustier than the rest of the class, probably because he is only there a couple mornings a week whereas most of the other kids are there 3-5 days.  Here are some pictures and a video:




Notice how few boys are in Calvin's class.  I'm hoping being around all those girls is good for his manners.

Oh, and I was not there that evening.  Isaac was as sick as he's ever been that day, but fortunately he was only a "fever beaver" for about 24 hours.  Here's a picture:



 



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