Why not start with the county-renowned Walla Walla Balloon Stampede? Nothing like jet lag to get you ready to be out and about by 6:00 in the morning. Jaxon was up by 2:30 our first morning in town, rearing to go! All the kids loved this event and I am always one for getting out in the community, even if it isn't mine. They had events throughout the day and Daniel and I attended our first horse races. However, it may be our last as we witnessed the likely death of a horse and narrow survival of a jockey who was launched from the horse during our first race... Luckily, Jaxon wasn't there.
Hanging out at the park. Jonas loved being pushed by his cousin, Kylee
Jonas and Dallin competing to see who can go the highest, but Jonas refused to kick his legs as instructed
Nothing like cousins!
Daniel and Jaxon attended a father/son campout with Matt, Ryan, Rick, Tyler, Austin, and my dad. Daniel enjoyed employing his Eagle Scout expertise (nerd) in explaining fire safety and the art of building a fire with wet wood.
Few things create pleasure like smores.
Token picture with my Grandma Klump who will soon be 92. Jaxon LOVES the wheelchair.
At my nephews', Tyler and Austin's, band concert. Jonas loved it! They played the theme song for Jurassic Park, which was Jaxon's favorite. He loves that movie.
A little excursion to Bennington Lake. Matt wearing his white trash wig.
We celebrated Jaxon's birthday a week early in Washington so that Jaxon could have his cousins there. He had a good time, but was fairly exhausted because he had been too excited to take a nap that day.
Daniel and Austin not trying to kiss, rather playing "Battling Rings", a family favorite involving spinning wedding rings (Austin's was borrowed) and blowing them into eachother. The last one standing wins.
Matt look Jaxon for a spin on his scooter. I think it just may have made Jaxon's life.And here is our new puppy:
Maya licking peanut butter off of Jaxon's tummy. A popular game.
Jonas wasn't more impressed with American baby food than French. But really, I can't imagine that anyone who doesn't like French baby food (even I like it!) is going to go for anything else.
What rich experiences you all had while visiting your family in Washington! Jaxon had a dinosaur cake, went on a motorcycle, went camping and boating, and had a dog lick his belly! By the way, Jonas looks so cute in the dog cage. I still think he looks a lot like John H. when he was that age, only John might have been a little heavier.
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I am sooooo sorry that your family had to witness the death of Canhauler, I was there aswell, and the vet said that the horse broke its back and there was nothing they could do to save it so they but it out of its misery in the most humane way. as for Ruben (the jockey) he stoped by the barn and said that he did not hurt to much. but I will asthoer you that these things do not happen alot in our small town meets, the young colt was spooked by the crowed noise and was traped. but anyway I am very happy that you and your family had a good time on your trip, and hope that you will return to the races again, and see that they are really a great place to be :-)
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