Friday, September 25, 2015


Cornbelly's is the best thing that ever happened to Utah County...except when you go in October, in which case it's the worst thing ever and pure chaos! But hit it right when in opens in late September, and it's MAGIC!

This year was particularly fun, we did two new things: the zip line and the bull rider. Another great video for another day: Cole attempting the zip line. He wanted to do it more than anything! I knew once he got up high, he'd change his mind. I was right. He became UNGLUED! As in, his screams sounded like his toes were being sawed off one by one by a sliver-infested popsicle stick.
Luckily, he had his mom up on the tower with him and I wasn't going to let his fears dictate his actions. With a little help from the worker, we managed to pry his tiny fingers off the holding rail and pushed him off on his way. Shrill, terrorizing screams ended abruptly and the boy was happy and enjoyed the ride down. The kid can't wait to do it next year. Kate, of course, did just fine. And Max, too, down below waited patiently and contentedly.
And here we are each taking a turn playing cowboy. This ride was another Mr. Cole can't wait to do again!
 
Until next time (in September)...nice knowing you, Cornbelly's!

Monday, September 7, 2015

Soccer Shout Out!

This little boy was the star of his soccer team! I mean, check out his after-soccer hairdo! Proof in the pudding that he played HARD! Each game he scored a minimum of one goal and a maximum of 5 I believe! Who knew we athletic genes floating around in this family??!! So proud of our Coley Bear!

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Swiss Days

We took the kids up to Swiss days for one-of-a-kind yodeling and authentic Genevan food. It was kind of like visiting Disneyland and the Matterhorn, only not at all like that.

We took the AF Canyon route to get there. Dave made one remark about needing gas and Cole was beyond nervous the whole way there that we'd be stranded on a mountainous cliff and worse...being preyed upon by bears. Spoiler: we made it there just fine! We even made it all the way back through Provo Canyon before filling up. Turns out the kids MUCH preferred the faster, less scenic route. So did the parents. We'll go the Provo Canyon way from now on;)

Lots of crafts and fried foods were enjoyed. It was fun to be Swissian for a night.