Visit to Texas !

This month Kayleigh and I flew down to Texas to be with Erik and family. They were going through some hard times and needed some family help. Kayleigh was there for two weeks and I was there for almost 4 weeks. I got to eat lunch with the kids at school everyday which was a lot of fun. It had been a long time since I had to get up early with children and get them off to school, but I did it ha ha.  While we were there, we went to The Waco Zoo, where we met Kristian and Kristine with the Samantha and Wyatt, The Thinkery in Austin, got to see the Capital in Austin, went to Lego Land and to a Pumpkin Patch with everyone, and we went to Garage Monkey Bar and Grill for lunch. I also got to see Austin and Gage learn to ride their bikes without training wheels!!  I had taken a ton of pictures, but I somehow deleted them. Here are a few off of my phone. Warning.. Picture over load ! 

Puyallup Fair and Rodeo

We all went to the Puyallup Fair and Rodeo on Sunday. I had not been to a Rodeo for about 17 years. It was fun to see the Bull Riding, Calf Roping, and Bucking Bronco's .. but the best part I think was the kids riding the sheep bare back. 
After the Rodeo was over, we walked around the fair grounds and ate some great food.. Turkey Legs and Corn on the Cob... so good !! 

Military Ball

Lonnie and I got all dressed up and hit the town.. well, we went to Fort Lewis and went to a Military Ball.  It was for the National Guard and Air National Guard. It is always nice to get all dressed up in a nice gown and dress blues. Here are a few pics.