Happy Family: September 2013

September 22, 2013 - Farm Fun

We took Alissa to the farmers market today. Alissa had so much fun because she got to do a craft, pet some farm animals, and ride a horse. The farmer who helped her on the horse asked the kids, "What do you say to make a horse run?" When the kids replied, "We don't know," the farmer said, "You say Mother-in-Law." Each time it was time to run, the kids would say "Mother in-Law" and the horse would start to run. Sooooo funny...

September 15, 2013 Farewell

My Aunt and Uncle are going on an LDS Mission and today was there farewell. Here are some pics of the family at the farewell. We will miss you Rudi and Kathy.

September 13, 2013 Tinkerbell Party

Alissa was invited to her cousin Zoe's Tinkerbell party today. They had so much fun!

2013 Salt Lake Comic Con

This year was the first ever Salt Lake City Comic Con. Steve and I purchased our tickets over one month ago so we would be sure to get some. I'm so glad we did since they sold out of tickets fairly quickly. The first day of Comic Con had around 30,000 people show up. The second day was closer to $40,000. The third day exceeded 75,000 people. Amazing turnout for a first event ever in Salt Lake City. Utah has now qualified for the National Circuit of events like this. They also signed a contract for the next six years. SO MUCH FUN. Here are the highlights of our three days:

We saw David Prowse (Darth Vader) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) speak

We saw Lou Ferrigno (Incredible Hulk) speak

We saw John De Lancie (Q from Star Trek) speak

I met three stars from my favorite TV Series of all time called Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This first picture is me with Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander, one of the three main characters. Buffy went on for seven seasons and I watched every single episode. We own the box sets too.

This picture is of me with Clare Kramer. She was super nice. She complemented my pink shirt and said it was a good color on me. She played a villain named Glory on the last season of Buffy.

This is a picture of Camden Toy and I. He played a villain in one of the most famous episodes of Buffy called "HUSH". The episode received it's name because it was filmed in complete silence. These evil demons called "The Gentlemen (pictured with a white face and nasty teeth)" removed the voices from all the children around town so when they killed them, the children would not scream. It was the scariest episode I saw of all seven seasons. This man even did the evil grin for me and it creeped me out. What a nice person in real life though.

Steve in front of a Ghostbusters car

Ray Park teaching little children some martial arts

Some of Steve's favorite childhood hero's: Richard Hatch (Apollo) and Dirk Benedict (Starbuck) from the TV series Battlestar Galactica. Richard also appeared in the remake of Battlestar Galactica as well.

An interview with Dean Cain (Superman) from the TV Series Lois and Clark

Will Shatner (Captain Kirk) and Adam West (Batman); otherwise known as SHAT & THE BAT

Steve speaking with Richard Hatch (Apollo), his childhood hero. Steve shook his hand too, but I was unable to get a picture. It happened too fast.

Stan Lee, the creator of all Marvel Comic Book Characters. What an amazing man. We LOVED seeing him speak. He has such a great sense of humor. Does he look 90 years old to you?

Here are some of the fun costumes we saw

Optimus Prime (yes, there is a person in this costume). He required two friends to help him walk. The each took a leg and lifted it up as he walked. This costume took him two solid days to make.

Our friend made this Harlequin costume for her daughter. Isn't this amazing? Loved hanging out with them each day. What a great kid.

Another version of Harlequin and the JOKER (creepy)

Han Solo and his home made robot. Isn't this great?

Battlestar Galatica costumes. This women made her jacket out of leather. She let me put it on. She also got it signed by Dirk Benedict and Richard Hatch.

Steve with Iron Man

A group of Bat Man Villains

September 6, 2013 - Rose's Pirate Party

Alissa went to the funnest birthday party at her cousins house today. They started out by coloring the Pirate's Castle.

Here is the beautiful birthday girl, Rose

Then they went on a treasure hunt to find the Pirate's treasure.

Alissa found the treasure, which consisted of Pirate bandana's and eye patches.

Here is a picture of the kids with their eye patches on.

Then, they fought each other with black cannon balls

Next, the ate apple boats in blue jello water

They picked up pretzels with pirate hooks

They received another treasure consisting of blow up pirate balls

September 1&2 Labor Day Weekend

On Sunday, September 1st, we hiked around Tony Grove with cousins. Alissa loved spending time with her second cousins. This first picture is of Alissa copying Logan and climbing up a wall.

Alissa and Mommy

Alissa, Ellie, and Addie

Jeff, Jensen, Logan, Rudy, Ellie, Alissa, Addie, Tiffini, Kim, Traci, and Ethan

Uncle Rudy took Addie, Jensen, and Alissa on the four wheeler

Alissa learned to waterski on the EZ Ski Trainer at age four. I purchased this EZ Ski Trainer for only $89 (normally $170) from Cabela's website. Steve's cousin Jamie posted pics of one on Instagram and I just had to have one. They have built in wooden ski's inside with boots for the child to put his/her feet in. The child starts out sitting on the inflatable chair and then stands up on the ski's when they feel confident enough. It's a fun, safe way for small kids to learn to waterski. They learn the feel of waterski's, but don't have to have the strength to pull themselves up. In addition, they feel safe since the EZ Ski trainer doesn't not tip very easily especially if you follow the directions and don't exceed 10 miles per hour. It's great.

Alissa was so proud of herself. She had such a wonderful time that she skiied three separate times. She stood up her first try and remained standing the majority of the time.