Bear Lake+Parades+Food+Carnival=FUN!!!

Every year, the last week of July we take a road trip up to Preston, Idaho for Preston Days & then we go over to Bear Lake & rent a cabin & spend a few days there. This year was great & we had so much fun!
I think Parker & Hannah had the best time though, they loved playing with all their cousins. It was fun to watch them all play together now that they are all getting older. Hanny definitely got spoiled this past week. She loved all the attention she got & was constantly making people laugh. Every day she would choose someone new that she would follow around, she would constantly hug them & bug them all day. Each day we would say, "Who is going to be Hanny's victim today?" She was also stealing everyones food constantly, if someone abandoned their plate for half a second she was on it.

Parker, also thoroughly enjoyed himself. He loved having his cousins to play dinos with, ride bikes, watch movies with, play games, he had the best time just sitting around laughing with all of them. When it was time to go home, both of the kids were in the car crying because they didn't want to leave. That is when you know your kids had a good time. So here is a few pictures from our latest trip......

Saturday Night we went to the carnival in Preston. Here's Parker having a great time. I loved how excited he was to go to the carnival. He couldn't stop smiling.
As you can see, the kids had a GREAT time at the carnival. This was their favorite ride by far. It was a dragon & they got to go up and down while it flew through the air. Their smiles in this picture are classic!

My parents came up to Preston for the first time. It was great to have them there & let them see where Jas grew up. We hope you had a great time Dad & Mom!
Here come the CRAZY drivers!!
The above picture is a ride called, "The Dragon." On the left is David & Parker. They enjoyed the ride for a while, then by the end Parker was near tears & wanted off. On the right is Braylee & Emma. Braylee couldn't stop laughing & throwing her arms in the air & Emma smiled the whole time & both girls wanted to go on the ride again. It was so funny!

Hanny waiting for the candy & wearing her most favorite shoes, her "Ink Oots."

Braden, Scott, Kayla, Alexis & David having a great time at the Parade! What a bunch of cute kids!!

Parker & Braden waiting for the parade to start
Waiting for candy is serious business, we can all see this by the facial expressions on David, Hannah and Braylee's faces

Parker & Hannah waving to the Rodeo Queens. I informed Parker that if he waved to the royalty girls, he would get candy. It worked, you wave they throw the goods.

Above: Jas, Hannah & Parker out for a swim at Bear Lake

Hannah loved this boat, along with all the other kids. It was a big hit.

Hannah & Lexi havin' some fun & getting really dirty.

We had a great time this past week and can't wait to do it again next year. Thanks Dad and Mom Smith for the cabin at Bear Lake. Thank You everyone for all the good meals, the laughs, and for all the memories we made by being with all of you.

We Love You All!