Weekend Fun

The past few weekends have been super busy and packed with so many fun activities.  It feels like we are getting a running start  to jump right into summer and I couldn't be happier about it. 

Friday afternoon Tim and Luke packed up and headed up Hobble Creek Canyon to Fathers and Sons with our ward.  From the moment Luke heard the activity announced, he has been counting down the days and asking when it would finally be time for "the boys" to go camping.  When they left he had a big smile on his face and when they got home, the smile was even bigger.  Luke had so many stories to tell about their big adventure and it was fantastic to hear about all of the fun they had.

Campfires and marshmallows are the best part of any camping trip.

Having his best buddy Drake there made the trip even more fun.

There was plenty of silliness before bed.

This may have been about the only time Luke slept all night.  He and Tim said it was super cold, and they were camped near a light and a generator so they didn't get much sleep.  They came home super tired, but even running on fumes, they still had the best time together. 

Saturday morning Tim and Luke got up early to clean up camp and met me and Ruby so we could go to Luke's first baseball game.  He had been scheduled to play the week before, but the games got rained out so this was their very first.  I think this may end up being a favorite sport for Luke - he's a great hustler out in the field and of course, his favorite position is "batting".  In this league everyone hits and they go through the full roster each inning.  The kids advance one base per hit until the last batter for the inning and then they all run the bases to home.  On Luke's very first at bat of his baseball career, he was the last batter so after hitting the ball, the base coaches kept sending him and he was able to run all the way home.  On the last stretch from third to home, he was just so happy and kept yelling "I got a home run on my very first try".   Everyone got a kick out of his enthusiasm and I loved seeing his absolute joy at being able to be a part of the game. 

 

 

Second baseman just like Grandpa Broadbent

She is definitely Luke's biggest fan!

After the baseball game, everyone changed and got packed up so that we could head to Lagoon.  The weather was perfect and the kids were super excited to be back to go on their favorite rides.   

Lagoon was super busy with music and dance competitions and several school trips.  After waiting in very long lines for rides, the kids and I decided to head over to Pioneer Village where we ended up spending several hours exploring all of the old buildings and exhibits.  I knew the kids loved the jail, and the museum with the old wagons, but this time they wanted to see every building and shop and had so many questions about every last detail of pioneer life.  I think their favorites were the old church, and City Hall.  It was fun to see them so fascinated by the history.  

 

Tim spent some time at Lagoon on the rides with us so that Luke could go on some bigger kid rides.  Then he was able to spend time with his dad and Brycen.