Fair 2014!

It's fair time again!

Well, actually the Chelan County Fair is over now.

We went last Friday with Aunt Lindsey and Miles.

Rolli, Viv, Colter and Me started this year's fair experience in the 

youth open class art section.

Rolli and Viv both received blue ribbons (5 each) on all of their salt dough creations!

Next a short tour through the animal barns.

The pig barn.

Vivian, Rolli and Miles all agreed that the pigs where stinky and not very soft.

Look close and you can see the big horns on this goat.

Wow!  Miles said this must be "the King".

Viv and Rolli petting a freshly bathed goat.

Colter.

Looking like a big kid in his new ride.

But not very happy about being confined.

I'm sure he would have LOVED to terrorize the entire fair grounds.

Viv and Rolli petting the softest bunny named "Oreo".

Then we moved on to the anticipated carnival rides.

With unlimited ride bracelets the three cousins had some crazy fun! 

Vivian.

Rollin.

Miles.

Vivian and Rolli riding the airplanes again!

Miles, Vivian and Rolli.

Ready for the Dragon Rollercoaster!

YAaaa!

A little carnival game fun!

Me and Colter watching the big kids on the rides.

The cousins on the Flying Dragon.

Rolli, Vivian and Miles.

Going through the clear wall and glass maze.

Silly stuff!

Down the slide!

This was a really slick slide.

Weeee!

Rockin' Tug Boat.

Viv and Rolli sat facing Miles for this ride :)

The Haunted House!

Rolli was the only kid who would go through the Haunted House.

And he loved it!

We went through it at least 4 times!

Mommy and Rolli from inside the Haunted House :)

Fun times with my brave guy!

The Dragon's Belly!

I think this ride was their FAVorite!!

Lindsey and I could hear all three cousins laughing as they spinned past us :)

Few that was a lot of rides for my little 4-year-olds.

We had to refuel with sno cones and live country music before calling it enough.

Viv is already talking about the "project" that she is going to make for next year's fair.

And Rolli just wants to go on rides.

I can't wait to go again next year!

Coon Lake

The hike to Coon Lake.

This was a short, hot hike and we almost didn't make it.

Luckily Daddy was willing to carry Vivian.

And Rolli is super strong!

Wallace Family.

Yay!  We hiked to Coon Lake!

Coon Lake.

Mommy and Colter.

Watching the twins swim with Daddy.

Daddy and Rolli getting in the water.

Rolli loved this!

Dragon flies where hovering all around him in the lake!

Daddy and Vivian.

Vivi liked the refreshing dip but not the sticky trail dirt afterwards.

Well worth the hike!

But I sure can't wait until the kids are able to hike without complaining!

Rainbow Falls and the school

For our first day in Stehekin we visited Rainbow Falls.

Colter and Mommy at the base of the falls.

The short hike to the viewing point.

Vivian.

And all the energy of Rainbow Falls!

Daddy Marshall.

This guy was the only one who would pose for a picture :)

Daddy showing the twins what licorice fern is.

They didn't like it.

Beautiful Miss Mae enjoying the beauty of Rainbow Falls.

Daddy and Rolli being boys and throwing rocks into the water :)

Vivian, Colter and Mommy.

After our lunch break at Rainbow Falls we took a short stroll to the original Stehekin school.

Vivian and Rollin.

Ready for school.

Class is in session.

Teacher Vivian.

This could easily be her future.

She's a natural ;)

Teacher Rollin.

Definitely a know-it-all. 

Mommy, Colter, Daddy and Rolli.

Schools out for summer!

Stehekin

We took a mini summer family vacation to Stehekin!

And we loved it!

Mommy, Colter, Vivian and Rollin

We rode the early Lady Express ferry up Lake Chelan in our pj's :)

The Stehekin Valley Ranch hosted us with a tent cabin and 3 delicious meals a day.

*excuse the blurry picture, our photographer was grumpy.

A view from the beautiful Stehekin Valley Ranch.

Photo credit to Vivian Mae :)

Rolli and Vivian.

Being silly on the shuttle bus.

ColT and Daddy.

The only relaxing time was when our lil' Animal was napping.

Rolli and Vivian with their new friends who where also guests at the Ranch.

Big "Thank You!" to this group of kids for sharing their vacation time with our wild birdies!

This was Vivian's favorite part of our trip!

She loved playing with "those girls."

Stehekin is just the perfect place for making new friends!

This was Colter's favorite part of our vacation.

Eating rocks, dirt, grass and sticks.

The kid even came home with slivers in his fingers.

He does not like to be confined and was too happy exploring the open grounds.

Colter and Mommy.

Fun times on the swing!

Vivian and Rollin.

Everyone wanted a turn on the "Horse."

Vivian.

The most awesome tire swing ever!

A short visit to the "Garden."

Just enough time for Daddy to explain the beehives.

Junior Ranger Rollin!

This was Rolli's favorite part of the trip!

He was sworn in as an official Junior Ranger.

Everyone clapped and cheered!

And Rolli kissed his new badge and gave us a 'thumbs ups'!

Junior Ranger Vivian.

She and Rolli each finished 5 activities before earning their badges!

So long Stehekin!

Until next time!!

PS… I still have more pictures from Rainbow Falls and Coon Lake to share!