Racing

Debbie, Pam, Glenn, and some other members from church took the boys to the Grundy County Races.  I did not go, but the boys told me all about it. They returned late that evening and John was on cloud nine.  When he woke up the next morning it was all he could talk about.

 One of our members, Larry, is an avid race attender.  He use to race himself and build cars.  He still has some connections and got John a ride in the pacer truck.  John said it was, "the best day EVER".

 This kid knew it was his bedtime and asked for a place to sleep.  Seriously.  He is such an old man already.  He slept through all of the noise.

 John had gotten out of the pacer truck shortly before this accident happened so he had front row seats for this.  No one was injured in the accident.

Yep, Gus slept through this too.

It was cool to watch them get the car turned right side up and off of the track.

The boys can't wait to go again...even Gus.

Slammers Game

We left New York in enough time to make it to a Slammers game in Joliet.  We got a great deal for the tickets and they were already purchased when I found out that it was Princess Night at the ballpark. Ha!  Since we were meeting Sophie there I went out quickly and bought a tiara and some jewelry for Sophie and the boys to share.  That didn't go over well. With any of them.  I had a good laugh though.

 Gus was ready.  He even had a glove to match his outfit!

 John is always enthusiastic.

 Sophie hates that I take pictures all of the time.  She usually tries to block me as she is now. But look at those eyes...she is enjoying it.

 We did actually watch a little of the game.

These two just love each other.  Sophie really loves Anders because she shared her slushy with him and she is a major germaphobe.

No tiaras, princess dresses, or jewelry were worn...but we all had a great time at the ballpark.

Three Rivers Fest

Right after we came back from New York it was time for the annual Three Rivers Fest. We decided to amp it up this year and actually decorate our float for the parade.

 Everyone was put to work stapling streamers and blowing up the balloons.

  Our banner was designed by my brother Mark.

 Everybody was festive and having fun.

I love our congregation.

 These two are the best of friends.

I don't know why these two always look so pained in pictures together.

 These two munchkins have become good friends too.  Colton and Anders are actually in the same class at school this year and get along very well.

 Sophie is not as peppy as I am.

This is the look she gives me when I'm being too peppy...or taking too many pictures.

 While we were waiting for the parade to start Logan and Gus spotted a minion.  I'm sure they could tell you which minion this is...but they are all the same to me.

 We really wanted to step up our game this year.  Along with actually decorating our float Hans and some other members passed out ice pops along the parade route.  So Hans pushed this ice cream cart the whole way.  It was a big hit.

 So we had people on the float throwing candy and walkers passing out ice pops and pencils.  I'd say it was pretty successful.