{Summer Fun}

WOW! Is it just me or is summer busy for everyone else? I can't seem to find time to blog lately, even thought we've had some fun stuff going on.

Last night Brock had the Rocket Derby at Cub Scouts. Of course we put off making the rocket until the night before and were still finishing it up an hour before it started. Brock was a bit disappointed, because his rocket hit the end pretty hard on his first run and the nose cracked, and on the second run it completely broke. Brock made his rocket to look like a space shuttle and on the way home decided to name it "The Challenger".

Derrick has been busy with the National ATV Jamboree here in town this week. People come from all over to ride in and around our little town! They also need their bikes fixed, which is where the busy part for Derrick comes in. Before and after the rides everyday, the garage gets pretty busy. It hasn't been all work, he has taken a few chances to play, while guiding two rides. Each of the boys got to skip school one day and go with him. Brock is excited to watch "Roughin' it Outdoors" on Saturday night, he's sure he is going to be on the show. They filmed a bit at Dearden Equipment while he was there, and also interviewed Derrick's dad. We keep telling him that they film a lot, and use a little, but he is sure they will use the part he's in!

Carlie has been my little helper while the boys have been at summer school. Yesterday she "cleaned" my room and made my bed while I was drying my hair (it was a bit lumpy and crooked, but the pillows were all on right). She was pretty proud of herself, and I thought it was pretty cute....well, until it took me 10 min to find my cell phone and credit card!

We had a good Father's day and got to visit with both Derrick's dad and my dad for a bit. When we got home from Church I sent Brock to change his clothes. He took awhile and when he came up, he didn't have a shirt on. He hung his head and told me I was going to be mad at him. When I asked why, he held up his t-shirt that he had written "Happy Father's Day" on! What a cutie!

Last but not least, last weekend was the Annual Beckstrand Reunion! Someone said that the first official reunion was held in 1960 something, but they remembered some before that! Friday evening we had a BBQ at the Meadow park. Saturday morning starts with a 5k race. It's been years since I participated in this (and NO I never ran, always walked) maybe next year I'll have to try and go. They even have a spreadsheet with the finishing results and participants for the last 30+ years. The program portion starts out with a few numbers by the Beckstrand family band (anyone who plays an instrument). This year was pretty sad, only 3 members participated. Next is a talent show, followed by family business. Last but not least is dinner, games and races at the park. Fun Times.... I hope you're all enjoying summer!