FAIR 2010

We love the Fair so much that if you knew how much time we spend there I would be completely embarrased! The fair is our annual family event here in Blackfoot and man do we love it. Not only are we hooked but we got both the kids hooked on it too. Austin was at the races so much this year that me and Clint heard him in his bed one night yelling outloud POPCORN.....CANDY.....POPCORN......CANDY! Embarassing but yes this is oftenly heard at the races when they are walking through the stands selling refreshments. He also is so funny right now cause he talks so much so another phrase he came up with during the fair was dad its five o clock time to go to the fair even if it was eight in the morning and also dad this carmel apple was five dollars, Dad this gun was five dollars.... Everything was five something!!!!! So yes we started the fair out with the Blackfoot Fair Day Parade, then the Little Buckaroo Rodeo at the Fair. Austin rode a sheep even though I didn't realize he wasnt suppose to unless he was Four. So yes he rode a sheep and probably shouldn't have! Way to go Mom?!? Anyhow he rode two jumps and then his rope fell off, but he didn't even cry and he really loved it!!!!! Then he was in the stick horse barrel racing and ran the pattern like a champion Barrel Racer!! ha Sad I know. He rope and then cried because he didn't catch like last year. Yeah we need to work on sportsmanship! We then rode the rides Tuesday went to the Impra finals to watch the uncles and we had the Real horse Barrel Racing the last day of the Fair. Austin was suppose to trot but walked slowly around them because he wouldn't use his whip, He was 84 and actually did really good because they was a lot of broken patterns so yeah for Austin knowing the Barrel Pattern! He rode a new horse we bought that Austin wants to name poppers like what he calls his basketball clothes. WHo knows where he got this word but it is well known by all who know Austin. So yes we have a cute little mare that we now call Poppers nothing like ladybug or Daisy like I suggested. So Hopefully Poppers who is a cute little four year old mare will have a happy long life with our little Arave Family!!!\

Adaley's Blessing

We Blessed Adaley on August eighth at our Ward in Wapello. We were so lucky to have family and friends come and bless Addie and share a great dinner afterwards. Thanks so much to both sides of our family for helping and supporting our own little family!!! We are so Lucky!!!!

The Daddy of Em All!

We went to Cheyenne over the 24th of July because Clint made it to the Short round. He flew in and my Dad came with me and Austin to drive the rig with Clint's Horse so he could compete. Lucky for Adaley she got to stay home with Grandma Arave so she didnt have to travel so much in only two days. Friday we got there late and spent the night. We got up the next morning and went to the big cheyenne parade and rode rides, I promised Austin we would have a fun day with out any driving! So we went to the 4 Hour Parade!!!!!! Then we took a nap after the rodeo where Austin entertained everyone around us with his singing of the National Anthem. It's pretty sad when you have been to so many rodeos that your kid knows the song by heart! But it is one of my favorite things to hear when we are driving or sitting in the stands, he does a pretty dang good job. Then we rode rides and after a long tiring day I began to miss Adaley really bad!!! Regrets haunted me all night for not bringing her with us. But a quick phone call reassured me she was enjoying Grandmas. The next day was a great day!!! Clint was 12.9 in the last go, placing him first in the Average and winning him the third go around. He won the biggest rodeo of the all!!! We were so excited, he won 13,000.00 in cash and 2,000 dollars in prizes!!! Along with boots, a cowboy hat, the legendary Cheyenne Buckle, spurs, a saddle, and tons of other prizes. We were so lucky to be there and be able to see it!!! It was so fun! That night my dad and me and Austin had to drive all night to get to Montana for my Grandma Crumleys funeral. That day was hard we really did have such a great lady for a grandma. I won't ever forget how much I enjoyed her and I am so grateful for eternal families and eternal life!

Reno Nevada 2010

Well even though we had Adaley in May, rodeo must go on! We went on our first trip with Clint 2 weeks after Adaley was born. We went to Pleasant Grove and Reno. We had tons of fun we got to swimming at the Sierra Resort and Austin got to ride Reno's Fair Rides! Clint placed good at Pleasant Grove but had no luck at Reno. This also was Fathers Day weekend and I am so greatful that Clint is such a great Dad. Austin loves and wants to be with him every minute. Adaley is a snuggle bug and enjoys taken naps with Clint. All three of us love Clint so much and are so greatful for all the things he does for our family. Such as help me with Adaley's Nursury! We also love Grandpa Brower and Arave. They always have been there for me and Clint, and now are even more important to our family. Austin loves his Grandpas and calls both of them Papa. Austin would do anything to be with either papa, he loves them so much! Clint and I are both so lucky to have great Dads who have always shown us so much love and support! Happy Fathers Day to all those special fathers in our lives!

Adaley May Arave

On May 26th we were blessed with a healthy baby girl. Adaley May was born 21 hours after I arrived at the hospital. She was 21 inches long and weighed 8 lbs 9 ounces. She is such a snuggle bug and a sweet little girl. Austin loves her so much and calls her Addie May in a funny cute voice. We love that he adores her, we find him always giving her kisses and singing her songs like itsy bitsy spider. The funny thing is that she adores him too. She likes to sit up and is very strong so she sits and smiles at Austin all day and believe me Austin knows how to put on a show. She is a great baby and I have really enjoyed having two best friends with me all the time!!

Austin's 3rd Birthday!

This year Austin turned 3 years old! I can't believe how big he is getting! We decided to have his Birthday Party the week before his baby sister was due. So yes we decided to have it normally on his birthday come baby or no baby and luckily for all of us, no baby! Austin was so pumped to get a motorcycle bike for his birthday and was really excited to get a new set of poppers. Poppers are Basketball Jerseys and shorts, we have no idea why he calls them this but everyday he asks to wear his poppers so he can play ball. Man is this mine and Clint's kid or what!!!! Austin makes our lives so much better and keeps us entertained always!!!! I can not believe he is already 3! Right now he knows all his colors, can count to 10, and knows half of the alphabet without messin up! He learned to swim all by himself this year in Grandma and Grandpa Arave's pool and Rides Buttons the pony for 3 hours everyday "All by myself ", as Austin says. We love him and are so proud of him! Happy Birthday Austin!!!!!!

Spring Break!

For spring break the Arave Clan decided to head to Utah and take the kids to Hoogle Zoo and to the Tree House in Ogden. We had so much fun we shared rooms and with this many kids that was an experience in itself! Austin was so much fun, I really love this kid to death. I can't imagine our lives without him!

Texas 2010

This past February we went to Texas for a bunch of Clint's rodeos for a month. We went to Florida for some rodeos as well and we were 10 miles from Disney World. So of course we took just a day to let Austin visit the Magical Kingdom! It was a lot of work to try and see everything in one day but overall it was so much fun. He loved the Buzz light year ride and really enjoyed all the characters. At the end he got to see Mickey and Minnie and we waited in line for 20 minutes, which is actually really short compared to other times. He was so tired, he was on Clints shoulders and rested his chin on top of Clint's head. I was surprised that he was awake by the time we saw Mickey. He loved it, he had the funniest smurk the whole time on his face and was so excited the Mickey and Minnie gave him High Fives! We were lucky to have such a fun day with just the three of us!

Snow Day!!!

We went one whole Saturday without power!!! And believe me it was the longest day ever. We tried to keep busy by doing other stuff but it is sad to say having power is a necessity. Austin did get to go outside and play in the snow. He made several snow angels and for some reason I didn't get a picture of one, but at least it entertained me for a while! I cannot tell you how happy we were when it came back on around 7 that night!