Equestrian Zone Picnic

The place where Canyon goes for horse therapy had a picnic to say thanks to the volunteers who help out there.

The small playground was right where the pavilion was which was handy. 

The food was amazing!

But after eating, Canyon got an attitude.  That's him on the ground pouting.  I think he wanted to swing and the other boys didn't give their swings up.

Getting to be time to go and time for a group picture that will go in their yearly newsletter.  Where is Canyon??  Still pouting under the swings.  He refused to get up and missed the photo op.

10 minutes later, he was ready, but they were done.  His stubbornness is a mess sometimes!!!

Downtown Fall Fest

WoW!!  Was it packed this year.

In the last years, we would find parking 2 or 3 blocks away.  This year we had to park 5 blocks away and across the main street.  There were tons more vendors as well and 5 times as many cars in the car show.

These were a few of Canyon's picks:

There was also a 57 Metropolitan Nash!!!!!!

I was so excited and had my picture taken with it, but the computer says that picture is corrupt and wont load it :(

Canyon found ALL the firetrucks, old and new.

We got to the dog costume contest early to get a good seat.  We didn't enter Malaki because in the past the competition was tough, but this year only 10 dogs entered and he would have had a good chance to win again.  There were 2 other Yorkies entered, but they were 20 pounders.  Malaki's 4 pound body would have been too cute.

On the way to the car we saw this guy coming from the ground.  I don't think Malaki wasn't too happy to pose here.

Basketball Bust

This years basketball was not up to par.  It started with the shirts, which weren't heat-set and the applique washed off the first time they were washed.  The 'volunteers' came out great, but all the kids/players shirts ended up looking 10 years old in one week.  

Then is was a lack of hoop-la.  

In the past there was a smoke machine or at least a streamer curtain to run thru when the players came onto the court.  This year, nothing.

In the past there was a professional photographer taking the individual and team pictures.  This year, someone with a camera and the kids lined up on the wall.

Finally it was time for the end of season pizza party and awards.  A miss-communication caused not all the players to show up at the correct time for the party.  Pizza was lacking, not enough for everyone....and there were no awards like there have been in the past.  Usually they got a medal and a gift and a booklet of all the teams.  This year they got the gift (the basketball) and a very small baggie of candy.  No apology for the shirts either.  We paid for those shirts.  The volunteers got them for free.  Canyon loves playing and I hate to not let him because there isn't a lot for him to do....but this time, it was simply not worth it :(

And the winner is.....

On a whim we went to the Pet-smart Pet Costume Contest. We dug out the Halloween costumes (doing a MAJOR purge on those tonight!) and headed to the store.

Sascha wore hers from last year.  I dont know what she is but she was looking sexy and she knew it! She had her cheetah blue tu-tu and a wand with a butterfly on it.  She also had a blue ring for her neck which had lost all the ribbon danglies. She was very nervous there because she never gets to go places with us.  She gets waaaay too excited and is very strong and hard to handle.  She is very people friendly (although most people seem to be afraid to come up to her)....it's the other dogs I worry about.  She can be growly and snappy towards strange dogs.  But, all went pretty well.

Malaki wore a fireman's jacket and so did Canyon.  

Guess who took 1st place?!

Our two boys did!

Malaki goes all over with us so he could care less.  He didn't want to walk tho, not with a costume on anyway (he does like to wear sweaters).  He on the other hand, may not be so nice towards strange people, especially kids who tend to want to jump right into the itty-bitty dog's face.  Luckily most of the kids there were over 10.

So, we had to be very careful with both of them at this event but it all turned out great.  I think I'm going to make it a plan to take Sahara there more often so she can get use to bye-byes...and more at ease around strange dogs..

Halloween is in the house

Heading out to get our real pumpkins for carving now.

3RD Annual Buddy Walk

The first thing we stopped at was the bump and jumps.  Good thing here is that you don't have a time limit.  So Canyon stayed in there until Jared had to go in and get him out.

The theme this year was 'Rock and Roll'.

It took a couple tries to get Canyon to participate so he could get his star made.  He did not want to get the paint on his hand.

Finally, somewhat of a hand print.

He added his star to the others.

Our meal was a HUGE baked potato stuffed with whatever we wanted.

On the walk.   

This year was a little disappointing.  Not as many people came (possibly because of the weather)  It was suppose to rain, but the rain stayed away until later that evening.

Also, the PA people called that morning to say they wouldn't be coming and the food was late getting there.

It's sad that people (businesses) are willing to donate, then back out or don't come through like expected. 

Short Visit

On the way home from picking up their new MONSTER 5th wheel, Nana and Papa came to visit for a few days.

I had NO idea that the power lines going over my road that the school bus safely passes under were not safe to pass under for this rig!  Luckily Dad was driving slow and I watched as the lines rolled over each vent on the top. 

Very nice inside with an island kitchen and leather recliners.

The dogs really loved it too and would be quite happy to go on a long bye-bye.

We also went to Arkansas Tech for open house, had Canyon's birthday party and went to the movies, went on a tour of RV camp places in case visiting again with the MONSTER turns too wet and staying here isn't gonna work. 

Thanks for the visit!!!

By the way, the cable company and the electric company have both come and raised the lines 2-3 feet so at least that wont be an issue again!

Happy 14th Birthday

We celebrated Canyon's birthday a few days early because we had special guests this time!

Nana and Papa were here to visit.

Canyon's cake was a last minute pick-up at Wal-mart.  But it was fudge so that was good :)

Canyon got a 2-in-1 puzzle from Nana and Papa.

A new bed comforter for his new Razorbacks room from Mom and Sahara.

And Razorback letters to hang up too.

A tub of MEGA BLOKS from Aunt Kristy, Uncle Rodd, Caleb, and Emily.

Sahara got him another Hogs license plate for his door.

Jared got him a Razorbacks shirt and a police SUV.

His Grandpa 

and Grandma and Grandpa Tom got him movies and cash.

Dad sent him cash too.

And so did Uncle Brian, Aunt Mel, Jason, Parker, Tobey, and Zoey

Paige and Jonathon came over and we all went to see Hotel Transylvania.

Back at the house, we put the puzzle together.

And play with the MEGA BLOKS

The licenses plate goes on the door...

...and the letters go up on the wall.

And the BLOKS are built up over and over again!!

 I think he had a pretty good day!!

:)