Silverwood

Labor Day weekend our family took a trip to Silverwood for the first time.  We started off in the theme park and rode a few rides.  We ate some lunch, got changed, and went to the water park.  First off we went in to the lazy river to get used to the unusually cold water. Next we tried out the wave pool, and then went to the Avalanche Mountains.  That was one of the scariest water slides I have ever been on in my life.  We went on a couple different water slides and went back in to the water park.  We grabbed some ice cream, went a ride, and at 8:15 p.m. we drove back to our hotel.

Family Picture before we jumped on the train!!!

The Girls on the Train

Colored Inner Tube Slides.  Totally FUN!!!

Silverwood's famous, real, bison

Dad on the bumper cars.  Totally fun!!!

Dad, Shelby, and I on the bumper cars

Dad, Shelby, and I on the Tilt-a-Whirl.  Dad felt a little sick, not!!!

Dad and Shelby on the automobiles!!!

Mom and Dad on the corkscrew!!!!

Dad on the Drop Zone!!!!

Awesome plant watering system!!!

First Day of School

On Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 Shelby and I walked to school on our first day.  This is Shelby's first year of public school and so far she loves it.  I was very fortunate this year to get all the classes that I wanted to get and I love all of my teachers and my classes.  I am nervous for high school next year though, so I am trying to keep my focus on 8th grade.

Shelby is sporting an adorable pink, green, and white top with some cute teal jeans, and a pair of black Airwalk sneakers.  So CUTE!!!!!!!!  What a great way to start her sixth grade year!!!!

I am rocking a gray and pink top with some dark denim jeans, and a pair of blue and purple zebra stripe Vans.  ADORABLE!!!!  I am ready to tackle eighth grade!!!

Shelby and I are so ready to take on middle school!!!!

Wild Waves

Last Wednesday Shelby and I went to Wild Waves with our youth group.  I went with my friends Larson and Clayton and Shelby went with her friend Grace.  We had tons of fun going down the slides, hanging out in the wave pool, and being lazy in the lazy river. It was a very fun and exciting day that everyone enjoyed!!!!!

Here is Shelby and I enjoying our Dippin' Dots!!!!

                                            

(Left to Right) Me, Larson, and Clayton!!!

 

These are the kids from our youth group that came to Wild Waves with us.  We are all enjoying our yummy Dippin' Dots!!!!!

 

We're BACK!!!!

Hey everyone!!!!  I am going to be taking over the blog from my mom.  I am super excited to share some of our lives with you.  My first blog is going to be about our trip to Moses Lake with our grandparents. 

 Isn't Shelby just totally adorable in front of the beautiful scenery????

The metal horses were so cool.  We got to walk up there and touch them!!

What do you think of this picture of me?  I really enjoyed the scenery behind me!!!

Growing up in the Grange

Well, to say it has been a while is a little crazy, so I won't say it. I just wanted to post the family Christmas picture and promise more info to come later. I hope everyone is doing well...our life is crazy but so much fun!

Fair Trip

We went to the Central Washington State Fair a couple of weeks ago. There were rides, games, exhibits and tons of food. We go on the first day of the fair every year and get the bracelets for unlimited rides.

This year I tried out the Drop Zone. Where you go up really slow, then when you get to the top you DROP! It was fun and a little scary.

We tried something new this year called Bubble Bay. You get into a big bubble (ball), they fill it up with air, and then you roll around in the water. I was attempting to stand up the whole time. Shelby just rolled around. Mom said we looked like hamsters.

They have a huge slide at the fair. Dad, Shelby and I raced down the slide. It was so much fun. We went on it about ten times.

Our Camping Trip

This is a picture of Lake Easton during our camping trip in September. We had a wonderful time and it was very peaceful, relaxing and a much needed fun break.

This is a picture that Lexi took on our hike around the lake. It shows how late our camping trip was this year.

This was a beautiful island that the sun was shining on and reminded us of how peaceful camping can be.

The clan with their walking sticks. Dad's is a little big, but we thought it looked good with his outfit.

School is underway at the DeVore household. We are excited and looking forward to a great year. The blog will be updated this year, I promise. I am actually going to have the blog be part of Lexi's school work this year. That will mean weekly updates, so stay tuned for a great year of photos and info on our lives. Have a great school year everyone!!

The snow finally came to Yakima

After a week of weather in the single digits, we finally warmed up enough to have snow fall. We got as low as 1 degree and did not go above 20 for over a week. Then the snow came falling down. We got about 6 inches in one night and it stayed around for about a week.

We are hoping for another flurry before Christmas. It would be so nice to have a white one.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Christmas in Seattle

We got together with Rich and Cathy and the kids in Seattle this weekend. It was so nice to get to spend some time with them. Grandma and Grandpa came over too. This is the first time in a long time we have been able to have a Christmas dinner together.

Shelby and Lexi had a huge surprise.....Aunt Cathy got them the exact dolls they wanted. She did not even talk to mom about it (or so they think). We are so covert with our email and facebook that we can send each other to the exact store to buy the exact thing they say they want in November. And surprise, it is what they get for Christmas! We are so sly! HA HA

They have been so excited to play with these dolls. They have some porcelain ones, but they are afraid they will break, so they don't play with them too much. You should see them now....we say it is time for bed and they ask if they have time to get their dolls ready too. Julie (Shelby's doll) and Chrissa (Lexi's doll) have to do their hair at night so it will be beautiful in the morning.

I had to include this picture because Grandpa just looked so excited to get this doll, but really he was just unwrapping it for Lexi. I think he has a "santa" aspect to him as well. Thanks family for making this a great weekend even though it was short. Merry Christmas!

Pictures with a great big tree

The girls were able to have some pictures taken by this big Christmas tree. It was very bright and beautiful.

Lexi was dressed up for her recital and Shelby was looking festive in her green shirt and new jeans.

Shelby was very excited because she got to wear her new boots with her new jeans.

Lexi is looking all-grown-up and I don't like that very much. But aren't they both beautiful?!

Lexi's First Piano Recital

Lexi's first piano recital was today. She did a great job. She was a little nervous at first, but when she sat down to play, it was just like at home....calm and smooth.

She played one song by herself and then a duet with her piano teacher, LaSarah.

She played at the retirement village that her great-grandma lives at. Great Grandma was very proud and very happy to be able to enjoy this performance with her.

Her mouth is still a little swollen from the dental procedure on Monday, but she was a good sport to go ahead and perform. She was very tired afterward, but was glad she was able to do it.

Just another day of laughs

Okay, so here is an image not often caught on tape.....Mom is usually taking the pictures, but here she is with the love of her life. Here we are 17 years and going strong.

This picture was too funny not to include. The snow where we were was very deep. We had a friend take our picture and just as I was stepping close to John I sunk down to my knee. We were all laughing so hard, we had to get a picture of it. Oh could you imagine.....

I took this picture from our sledding spot. It just reminded me of how wonderful God is and how much he cares that we live in the beauty that He created.

Another picture of how much God loves to see us smile. I can't help but think that He put all this beauty around so I could smile day after day. Thanks Lord!