Mutton Busting at the Fair

We didn't know if we were going to make it to the fair this year since Quincy's parents are still on a mission. They are usually our fair hook-up and tour guides for the fair. But since Jensen has been wanting to ride the sheep all year long, we decided we better not miss this year. We actually didn't know if Jensen would really go through with it. He practiced on Quincy's back here and there but we had no idea if he would really do it. Quincy said that he did get nervous when it got closer to his turn but he did it. It didn't last eight seconds like we hoped it would but I am so proud of this kid for trying. 

My Brave Mutton Buster

For riding the sheep they gave Jensen a t-shirt and $5! 

 Bryson was Jensen's hero last year in the Mutton Bustin. Whenever we talked about it he would say he was going to ride just like Bryson.

Of course it wouldn't be the fair without basketball hoops. Kevin was the first and only Walker winner this year.

Quincy gave it a shot but just wasn't his year. Maybe the little boys watching him threw him off or his wife shaking her head at him.

Of course there were lots of rides for the kids. I had deja vu when I was watching them.  

Jensen and Bryson fair of 2010

Jensen was able to go on the big rides this year. He wasn't quite able to actually get in the swing by himself though. A nice girl helped him in and out of the ride. Quincy gave her a tip for her troubles.

We laughed so hard at Bryson's and Jensen's face on this ride. It was pure horror turned to smile turned back to horror depending on which way the ride was moving.

Lucy was more brave this fair as she went on some of the big kid rides. This one entertained us to see the kids spinning around squishing each other. We might of laughed too hard watching their faces. 

After the rides we took a break from the heat and sat under a tree for some dinner. Even Duncan got some nourishment. Jensen snapped this shot while he was not waiting patiently to get back to the fair. He even decided to go and try some of the rides by himself and got lost twice.

Happy Duncan. Jensen also took this shot. 

These two girls had a great time with their umbrellas thanks to Demsie's Grandma. These were great souvenirs since they provided shade for the girls and you could spot them in the crowd.

Last picture of the night.

We were so glad to head home after a full day at the fair. Not sure how we usually do three days of the fair. We sure missed Grandma and Grandpa Haworth. Just wasn't the same.

Grandma and Grandpa Are Going on a Mission!

 

Grandma and Grandpa Haworth have been waiting patiently to serve an LDS mission. They had hoped to get their papers turned in by the first of the year but with health concerns from the doctor and other reasons they were delayed. They finally got to turn them in at the end of March and got their call in April. This is grandpa holding his mission call ready for the party to start to open his fate. They both were like kids in a candy store so ready to know where they would be for the next eighteen months of their lives. They were able to open their call in front of their family either live in person or on their phones.

 

 

They were called to serve in Des Moines, Iowa.

 

They were to leave just one month from receiving their call. So on short notice Di and I were put on table decorations for their farewell. We went with the missionary scripture that goes along with the field is white and ready to harvest since they were serving in farming country. We decorated with wheat and corn seeds. Di made the cute Iowa state maps for each table that said Elder and Sister Haworth. I made the little Book of Mormon treasure wrappers. I didn't get a close up because I forgot my camera. Actually I stole most of these pictures from Di because I didn't have it that day. 

 

 

We also had a big map for everyone to sign for them to take on their mission to remember we are here supporting them.

 

 

Some of their grandkids that were there.

 

 

 Yay for Missionaries!

 

 

The two youngest grandkids as of right now. When they come back our little baby will be over a year old and who knows maybe there will be another one? (Big hint Jen and Anthony!)

 

 

Quincy with his Mother.

 

 

Sharon and Jerry already looking like missionaries!

 

 

 We also spent Memorial Day with them before they left. We did get to help them pack up some of their house. What a sacrifice to leave your house behind for a mission. They will be renting it while they are gone so all of their stuff had to go in storage (Kev and Di's garage). We did get to have one last BBQ and a swim at the Res before they left.

 

 

  A week before they left they did their rounds and stopped to visit one more time. Jensen and Lucy love to point out where they are going on their mission on the United States map. We are sure going to miss them but glad we can call and even visit them.  

 

 

 

One last hug!

 

  Grandma and Grandpa drove up to the Provo MTC with their SUV packed to the brim and reported on June 10th. They were there for one week. Then they made their trek east to Iowa. They were able to train as tour guides at Nauvoo this past week which was a highlight to Sharon since her parents (Glen and Alice Jensen) served there on their LDS mission. We are looking forward to hearing all about their missionary efforts in Iowa!

 

The Carnie 2013

 

The Clark County Fair was back in April but I am a little behind.

 

Some of the highlights that I can remember are:

Lots of kid rides, Jensen being brave and going on the big slide all by himself, good food and ice cream, Lucas showing his first pig, Shelbi showing a lamb, Bryson Mutton Bustin with a score of 98!,  Jensen falling down and hurting his knee, fun with the cousins, Walker Brothers banking the basketball to win too many times at the basketball hoop, petting the pigs and other farm animals, seeing the Idaho cousins, telling the family I am expecting, trampoline jumping, hot weather (hasn't been good weather for years), Jensen's new cowboy hat, Lucy and Demsie naked in the mud (sorry no pictures of this), dog show, last sleepover at Di and Kev's old house. . .

 

I am sure I left out something since we spent two days there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jensen watching Bryson Muttin Bustin. He says he is going to do it next year. So the story behind his cowboy hat is he keeps wearing a safari hat at home and calling it a cowboy hat. He got it from his friend Jackson's birthday party.  We didn't really have the heart to tell him that it wasn't a cowboy hat. We knew the fair would be a perfect place to get a real cowboy hat. We told him that he could pick one thing at the fair and they would have real cowboy hats there. Well, he didn't forget what we told him. He was so excited to get this hat. He loves wearing it around the house with his crocs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy and Jensen were very excited to see Josh their cousin. They have been praying for him for months and we are all so glad he is doing well. If you don't know this awesome kid read this and grab a Kleenex or two.

 

 

The Carnie Crew 2013

 

 

Worn out but not tired enough to take that hat off!