Sunday was Russ's Birthday we took a drive and were going to go to Sand Harbor. We got there and found out it was $8/car for parking. We changed our minds and went back to a scenic lookout that we saw about a mile back. We hiked down the rocks and got closer to the lake.
The past couple years we have headed up to Tahoe for Labor Day. We go over to Reno one of the days and stuff our faces at the Rib Cook-off. This year was no exception.
Friday:
We headed out early in hopes of not hitting any traffic! We did really well until we got into the mountains. All of a sudden we stopped, and were stopped for 25 minutes. Turns out they had to close the rode because of an accident. We got to the house, my Dad, Shu-Jen and Larry were already there (drove up Thursday night). We started Russ's birthday celebrations early, dad took us to Conrads at the Biltimore for a nice steak dinner. After dinner we sat at the bar and played video poker and got free drinks. We stumbled out of the bar around 9:30 headed back to the house and started to pay Wii. We were all in bed by 11:30. 
Saturday:
We headed to Reno for the Rib Cook-off! Tons of yummy food, beer, margaritas and rides for the kids. Falynn & Frankie met us in Reno with the kids. This year we got lucky, it wasn't as hot as it has been in the past! We also scored a table in the shade! After pigging out on ribs we walked around and let Lexi go on the rides. It started to get hot around 2 so we headed back to the house where we hung out, played Wii, and went in the hot tub.
Sunday:
I will leave for another post.
The other night I went to open the backdoor to grab something from outside and in jumps a grasshopper. I call Domino over so she can play with it. She was having fun, but would get frustrated because it didn't move enough for her. Here are a few pictures...
All done, and mad because I put the grasshopper back outside.
It feels weird writing September. Where did the year go?? Seriously, I have no idea, it feels like yesterday it was March.
In 3 weeks we will be in Disneyland! Then its my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas (in Wisconsin). Wow the rest of the year is going to go by fast too!!
I'm just amazed the year has gone by so fast! Okay back to your normal blogging. I'm off to post about Labor Day weekend!
I want a new couch!! I really want a sectional, but with the way our living room is I don't think it would fit.
Alex & Jessica got married in Modesto on Friday, August 15th. It was a record high in Modesto that day, 105!! The ceremony and reception were beautiful with the exception of being outside and it being so dang hot! We all made the best of it, and the place had fans going to help keep everyone cool. Here are a few pictures...
Its been a busy couple of weeks! Russ's family started coming into town on August 2nd for Alex & Jessica's wedding. Last week was very busy, a ton of family dinners, the rehearsal, wedding, a BBQ, and then just hanging out. We have had people at our house every night for the last two weeks. I cant wait for the last of the family to leave so I can clean my house and it will actually stay clean for more than a couple hours. I love family being in town but I cant stand my messy house!
The best part of all is I got a new "sister"! One who I love and is so glad she is part of the family!
I was hoping Russ and I would have some downtime to relax and be lazy but we are going to have to wait for that. The next two weekends we have a ton going on, including going to Reno for the rib cook-off! I cant wait!!
