Monday, August 1, 2011

Manassa Celebration

The next day we went to Manassa’s celebration.  Once again we started with the parade.

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The kids love the candy AND the popsicles.  I loved how the popsicles coordinated with their outfits.  :) Manassa2 Manassa3Parade The entire week Jerrica loved the attention that Dalton gave her.  She is STILL talking about Dalton!

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Bright and early before the parade, we had a few run in the 5k.  I was surprised at how many people there were.   They had just over 500 runners participate.  Kaylee took 1st place in the 9-12 girls and Nathan took 2nd in the boys 9-12 group.  They were excited about their trophies.  I thought the t-shirts were fun.

Here are some of them after the race.  They all look a little tired and ready for some breakfast.

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After the trophy presentation we headed over to the carnival. 

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In the evening we went to the rodeo.  My friend Kim and her family came down for the celebrations and met us there.  Kim ALWAYS entertains me with her comments!

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We got a picture of all the grandkids that were there for the week. 

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I really feel that cousins are kind of an extension of a sibling.  It was the cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles that made this a fun week.  We sure love each of you and miss you already!

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5 comments:

  1. T.IrwinAugust 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    sounds like a lot of fun. As usual, your pictures are amazing.

    I love the last one...that little crying baby is so cute!!

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  2. KmAugust 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Looks like an absolute blast! Awesome group photo shot! You really rock at getting their attention and keeping it!!!!! I could never shoot that many people at once.:) :)

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  3. TeachinfourthAugust 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Looks like everyone involved had a great time...however, it seems that the photog is once-again notably absent from the shots.

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  4. Maria BabinAugust 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    lovin' all your summer photos shauna, it's true so hard to keep up with the summer photos! and i love what you said about cousins!!! one of my fave things is to watch my children be so happy when they're with their cousins!

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  5. trenAugust 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Isn't it something that your fast runners are your soccer players? Way to go, Nathan and Kaylee!

    I love the crying kid on your dad's lap. In a group that big, there's gotta be one who's not happy! Your parents must be SO proud of that bunch of grandkids.

    Thanks again for coming to see me last night :0)

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