Aug 8-13 Lindon Days

Lindon Days is an event that our whole family participates in. This year was a little more exciting because we were in charge of an event and helping with another. Monday we went swimming at the Lindon pool as a family. That was fun, but something we do, so not way exciting.

Tues the kids went to a video game tournament and had a lot of fun with their friends. Matt got 2nd in the smash brothers and someone else they knew did well in guitar Hero. Timothy, Alan and Sara were out early. Heather had some fun playing as well.

Thursday was the Horse n around event and Sara and I participated. We did the egg race, magazine race, and tandom bareback. Sara also did musical chairs and run lead ride. It was a lot of fun and a good laugh.

Friday we were in charge of the family arena events. That morning we helped Lewis Cox trailer the sheep to the arena and later that day he brought the chickens, pigs and steer. He was a great help and it was nice to get to know him and his family. The family arena events included sheep riding, steer riding, chicken chase, greased pig and the Ribbon race. Then in the middle of all that was the Mayor candy scramble. It was a great evening and a lot of people showed up to participate. We didn't quite have the help we were hoping for, but some of the city council stepped in and it all seemed to work out. One kid was hurt on the steer ride and I wanted to go help him, but I couldn't leave. So David told Bro Frampton to take care of it and he did a great job. It is always bothersome for me when children get hurt. The candy Scramble was a hit and everyone seemed to have a good time. It was fun, but I will be glad to only be helping Marcy and Brian next year.

Saturday was the mini rodeo, but only 5 horses showed up and it went very fast. I felt bad that so few showed up, but everyone there had a good time. Lewis was so kind that he let everyone have a ride on his horses after the event. We tried to make it to the fireworks, but a big storm blue threw and the concert was canceled and they did the fireworks as soon as the storm broke, but we didn't get back in time. David felt bad, but we did the best we could and had a good time with family.