"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will -- to your surprise -- miss them profoundly."

--Thomas S. Monson, 2009







Thursday, July 14, 2011

Calgary Stampede 2011

On the way there on the train! The girls loved this part. We had to get there early to get the free admission for Kids Day.




Face painting! Here we are taking cover in the torrential downpour that happened right after they got their faces painted:





























Everyone was so tired from getting up early to get there at 8:00 am. Lily fell asleep in the Ice Show that had bright lights and super loud heavy metal music, she was that tired!






Top of the ferris wheel:








View from the top, can you spot Ben and the girls?







Olivia was also tired and practically slept the whole time. She did wake up for cotton candy though!













Fun on the rides:




Prize hats




My Little Pony on the Coca Cola stage:







and home again home again....