Carnivals, Fares, and Rodeos

We didn't get too far from home for vacations this summer, but we did do a lot of fun things locally and closer to home. For the second year in a row we went up to Ron's parents house to check out the Preston Night Rodeo. The Rodeo received mixed reviews from the girls, their favorite part is always the carnival and going on the rides. We also went to the local County Fair which is always a hit because who doesn't love animals and pony rides?


Sophie riding the turtle.

Both girls driving the orange truck.

Lilly riding the caterpillar coaster. Lilly has always loved roller coasters.

Lil and Soph on the carousel. This one was a favorite, we had to ride it twice.

Lilly and Sophie after the pre-rodeo parade. Cute waving girls+parade=lots of candy.

Soph and her dad at the Preston night rodeo.

Lilly and her cousins Nikki and Mikey sitting in the stands at the rodeo.

Lilly petting a baby goat at the petting zoo.

Soph by the goats.

Soph, Lil, and a Watusi. Ron was mad I cut him out of this picture, he was touching the end of one of the horns. Largest horns I have ever seen.

At the County Fair there was an alligator show. It was mine and Ron's favorite part, but I think it did scare the girls a little. They really only liked it when they brought out the baby gator, but it was very entertaining, and educational. For example, did you know that alligators eyes can recede back into their heads for protection?

Lilly and dad petting some bunnies.

Cowgirl Lilly, pony rides are always a hit.

Cowgirl Sophie, on her very first pony ride.

Fuller Family Reunion-Bear Lake 2009

Over the fourth of July weekend we had the biannual Fuller Family Reunion at Bear Lake. It was three days packed full of lake fun, jet skis, food, sports, and general family fun. This year Ron and I along with Clark were the planning commitee. I definitely feel like planning this event is something I could put on my resume. It would say something like, "planned food, lodging, and activities for 50+ people over the course of three days." Organization is not one of my strong points, and I was worried about how things would turn out, but all in all things went really well and even I managed to destress and have a good time.

On the second day I got a minute alone with Sophie and she said to me, "I have 7 dads and 10 mommys." Ron and I were running around so much, it felt like we never saw our own kids. I was glad to hear that there were plenty of people looking out for her.

We had plenty of help and thank everyone for contributing to a great reunion. And thanks to Anne for sending out all her pictures (this slideshow is all from her camera).

Make a Smilebox slideshow

It's a Boy!

Well it seems as if the masses got it right again. The ultrasound confirmed the poll and we are indeed having a boy. We are excited and contemplating what this new addition means. On the surface it means that we will have to paint the bedroom (I don't think we should start him out in a pink room) and that we will need all new clothes, bedding, etc. I found it interesting that right before we found out what the baby was both girls declared it to be a boy.

Well it seems that there is more to be said and pictures to add, but I am falling asleep. I'll check back in over the next day or so and edit the entry. Good night.

We're going to have to rename the blog

Well I hope most of you know this by now, but child number three is on the way and will be here sometime in mid-October. The big ultrasound is next week on Thursday. I am copying this idea from a friend, but I liked the idea and they were right for her, so I wanted to check, what will baby number three be? Check back Thursday to see if you were right.


P.S. I have been a blogger slacker, but have added several new entries today. The first new one was Easter weekend, I figured out how to backdate the entries, but be sure to scroll down after voting.

Taking the Oath

Well, it only took seven years from the start of law school to get to this point, but Ron has officially been sworn in to the Utah State Bar! He still only has limited interest in practicing law, but we are proud of him for pushing through, passing the test, and making it all official. Taking the oath After the ceremony with all his official documents

With the family.

Ron with his brother Lyle, a fellow attorney.

Ron and his parents. They came down to celebrate and took us all out to lunch afterwards (thanks).

Lilly and Sophie.

Then and Now

We don't get together with our good friend the Cornells (whom we met from our year in Alaska) too often, but when we do we seem to always end up at the zoo. These sets of picture were taken about two years apart, I thought they were fun to compare.

Then--Lilly, Tyson, and Lexi at the elephant statue

Now--at the same statue

Then--at the tiger statue

Now--at the tiger statue

Then--Tyson, Lilly, and Lexi at the gorilla statue

Now--Josh, Tyson, Lilly, Sophie, and Lexi at the gorilla statue

No comparison, I just like this one.

Easter Weekend

On the Saturday of Easter Weekend we took the girls to a couple of Easter Egg hunts. The first one was at the local Air Force Base. There were not that many kids there and they both got tons of eggs. The second was put on by the community. By the second hunt Lilly was warmed up and ready to go, she was stretching on the sideline before the official start. Sophie still didn’t get it this year and thought she could wander around finding the color of eggs she wanted. The way they do Easter egg hunts around here, that strategy is not an option. All the eggs are just laid out on an open field (no hunting is involved, it is all about quick grabbing) and when start is yelled you are lucky if the whole thing lasts more than a minute as kids swoop in from all sides.

Lil and Soph at the starting line at the Air Force Base--Sophie is not quite awake yet

Lilly scooping up some eggs

The loot after the hunt

Dad and the girls after the hunt

Lilly and all her prizes after the community hunt. She got 14 prize eggs, but was generous and gave about ten away to kids who didn't get the slips of paper in their eggs.

Sophie and her loot after the community hunt.

Grandma Mecham bought and sent the girls their Easter dresses (thanks Grandma). They were so excited when the package arrived. We tried to get some good pictures of the girls, but Sophie was a bit hungry and ready to move onto Easter dinner.

I couldn't get a picture of both of them with their eyes open, but at least they are happy.

Lilly striking a pose

Easter Sophie