Governor's Cup 10k

Brad and I ran in the Sunflower State Games over the weekend.  It was our first time running a 10k together!  It was so much fun. The race was the kick-off for the games, so we got to be there for the athlete's festival and the torch lighting ceremony.  It was really neat.

I have been trying to talk Brad into running the Kansas City Half-Marathon with me in a couple of months.  After this race, he has officially decided to join me and I am SO excited.  

Bounce keeps the bugs away.

I have had a little dilemma for years.  I don't like bugs and I don't like bug spray!  I wear bug spray when I have to, but I really don't like it.  I have tried so many different kinds and I have not found one that I even kind-of like. I recently learned that bounce dryer sheets repel bugs.  It sounded a little strange to me, but I put it to the test and it totally worked!  You rub it on your skin and put it in your pocket.  Bounce keeps the bugs away and you smell so good at the same time.  A perfect solution.

Nauvoo and Carthage, Illinois

Our nephew decided to stay in Kansas with us for a few days following corn mazes.  It was so fun to have him here!  We went on a little road trip to Carthage and Nauvoo.  We were able to attend the Nauvoo temple (thanks Jake for babysitting) and the Nauvoo Pageant.  It was amazing!  

The kids outside of Carthage Jail.

Brad and his girls at Carthage.

Fun pioneer activities in Nauvoo.

Loved the pageant.

Our mountain man has returned.

He's back!  We picked him up in Wichita a few days ago. We were SO EXCITED to see him!  The girls thought that he looked so different! The fuzzy hair and beard threw them off. :)  I made Brad shave his head before he left because I was so worried about ticks and then he got them anyway. 

 In Wichita, we got to see them hard at work.  It rained so hard, they were soaked. By the time they were done, they were covered in paint and mud. This awesome crew (Brad, his brother, nephew and friend) traveled through Canada and the Midwest cutting corn mazes for 17 days.  

Good times on the 4th of July

We had a great 4th of July! We missed Brad A LOT, but we were so glad to spend the day with good friends.  The girls got to participate in a local parade.  They had a great time.

Olivia was so cute in the parade.  She took her time waving and throwing out candy.  It was quite a long parade route for those little legs, but she rode the entire way.   
The girls were able to participate in fun activities and races.  There were two turtles that raced in the park.    Addison is convinced that we need a turtle for a pet. :) 
The Rhodes family invited us to join them for dinner, some fireworks at home and then a firework show at Lake Shawnee.  We had such a great time!  Thank you so much John and Sally, you are the best!