Summer vibes

Ahhhh.... summer!

While Sam was galavanting around Denver, Mojo came out to Meeker to enjoy some 4th of July festivities... including Bloody Mary's at Blanco, cheering on Hamp & friends at the 5K, and watching Hamp play some 3-on-3 basketball in the sunshine!

Since then, the boys and I have been hard at work but we still try to take some time to play with friends, hang out with Mojo while she's here, and cool off in the river:

Mojo took us to her favorite spot up in our National Forest - the South Fork of the White River - for some more sunshine and mountain air. Then Dado joined us and took the boys golfing.

With Mojo & Dado gone and the 4th of July well past us, it almost feels like summer is winding down. I guess that means I have to get into high gear and make a point to go play outside some more...

winners in my book

The dynamic duo strikes again!

Sam and Finley took their success from last year and built on that a new and improved presentation... this year's project was "Food Innovation" and back in April they took 1st place at State for their amazing Bakery 878 snickerdoodle and fortune cookies!

 

So over the 4th of July they were living large at FCCLA Nationals! 

While they didn't place in the top 10 this year (robbed!) they did earn a silver medal for high scores and spent 4 days in Denver - of all places! - meeting people from all over the country and playing in the city. They rode thrill rides at Elitches, went bowling, saw a movie, ate at some great restaurants, and took scooter rides to Coors Field.

I'm so proud of their creativity, innovation, dedication, and enthusiasm for doing something really cool and different... it may not have brought home another National title this year, but sure made for a unique experience and some great memories.