Late entry but blog worthy

I have been going to Kolacky days every since I can remember but this was my first official 4 mile BUN RUN finish! Scott so graciously ran with a hangover so he was able to run at my pace. And to top it off I made the Montgomery Messenger as the top 3rd female in my age category...just a side note, not sure how many were actually in my category...maybe it was only 3 maybe it was 300! I'm leaning toward the lower number. But I finished and was super glad when it was done as it was hot and I immediately downed 2 bloody mary's at the the white front (the bar right behind me in the photo) for a refresher!

And the legacy continues...

My cousin Hannah and her dad during the evening gown competition

Irish dancing her way to a crown

Awaiting the big announcement

YAY! Congratulations to my cousin Hannah for winning Kolacky Days 1st Princess AND Miss Congeniality!! Our first double title! Way to carry on the legacy, we are so proud of you!

Kolacky Days 2011

Tour de Bun participants, Liz (12 miles), Rich (12 miles) and Steve (50 miles). They even rode the am thunderstorm!

What kind of mother would I be if I didn't stick my kids in the middle of road for a picture on main??

Can't beat the car show, (well I personally could do without but the boys enjoyed it)

This year Dr. Ethan wanted to ham it up a little by throwing candy to the audience as he walked through the kiddie parade. Addison, the gardner just made her own route.

Just want the doctor ordered, CANDY!

"So Grandpa, do you think you can sneak me some more sweet tarts?"

Ahh, yes....the majority of the weekend was spent like this.

WE GOT IT! one decent picture of grandma and grandpa and all 4 grandkids.

It wouldn't be Kdays with out greasy $5.50 cheese curds.

Ethan's first "tat". Trying to take after Grandpa Doug. Thanks Cath for such a great job, but I'm not thanking you for the melt down Ethan experienced when he eventually had to take a bath.

Addie's first polka with her dad

Eman showing off his shark painting. This was a familiar to anyone (even strangers) within a 2 block radius of Ethan. He was mighty proud to show it off.

Love this super cute picture of my brother Andy and his youngest Ian (just ignore Addison attacking Scott in the background)

Who wouldn't put their 1 1/2 year old little girl in her flower dress on a super ghetto gun ride at the fair?

Keeping cool with a vanilla shake

Proud new royal family, Bonnie and Wade

Vulcanized!

Addie loves the horses in the parade

Congrats new royalty (we weren't so lucky getting a good shot with kiddos on this one)

Can you believe it's been 14 years since I sat on this same float?? Way to carry on the tradition Princess Hannah!

Anything to keep them occupied

We broke down and got the kids their very own "home" as Ethan calls it. We thought it would be great for them to stay busy in the yard. Let's just say Ethan has mastered "pumping" but our other little miss drama is far from that and absolutely throws a fit if you take her out of the swing AND/OR stop pushing the swing. We also know what you are all thinking, time to teach ethan how to push addie. yeah that worked for about 30 seconds until addie realized it wasn't mom or dad pushing the swing. We'll keep working on that I guess. Kudos to my handyman husband who assembled this entire thing by his lonesome. What a dad!

Roughin' it

Ethan's favorite spot

The college groupie taking some adult time to chill while the chicklin's were knocked out cold in their tents

This really ought to wear Eman out

Robin and her babes, Henry and Miles

Who needs expensive floaties when you have flyswatters (or b rand new bubble makers)

This looks like trouble

And he scores a perfect 10! Look at that entry!

Lounging before dinner

Foil dinners! Yum! thanks campfire guru robin

Nothing beats smore time

beating the heat and the rain at the indoor playland

Miles studying up which beverage his mommy should drink

Watch out, crazy shark teeth airplane comin at ya!

Reading time with Uncle Shawn, and yes alana does not have chicken pox...those are sweet gnat and mosquito souvenirs