The first night we were there Steve grilled and had a cherry pitting race with the kids. Very fun! Ada got such a kick out of it. She even tried to cheat a couple of times but it never worked. Steve won every race.
On Saturday we went to the carnival in town. Ada and Em got to see a baseball game for the first time (only about an inning. The Shea's are not big sports fans).
They went on a couple carnival rides.
Ate cotton candy and a snow cone (thank you Uncle Steve!)
On the 4th of July we always go to the Delano parade and have a BBQ at my dad's house. He makes brats and ribs and everyone brings a side dish to share. There is always so much food.
When we were not running around doing carnivals and parades we just hung out at my brothers. Steve and the kids would race each other on Mario Cart on their DS's. Again, Steve won most races. Unless the girls ganged up on him and made him lose.
We also played with Ellie the family dog. She is such a sweet and good dog. I wanted to take her home with me.
Deb, looks like so much fun. I love following your blog/adventures. So glad you got some time with family!
ReplyDeleteHey! I feel inspired! Loved your pictures -- that's what my blog is missing. Maybe it's helping me though because I just submitted a short article for possible publication. Say a prayer for me, a published article would encourage me to do more.
ReplyDeleteAlso, just a note, we grew up going to the Delano parade and, when I was in high school, marching in that parade!! I graduated in 1984, however, so you were just a youngster then. :-) Keep up the good work on the blog.