Grandpa's Hospital Party

We drove right past this fire on our way up to Grandma and Grandpa's house. 

The first weekend of August we decided to support Grandpa at his annual hospital fair, since it is his last before retiring. On the way to their house we drove right past a fire in this huge wheat field. It couldn't have been burning for very long because it looked like the firetrucks were just arriving and getting set. We were amazed to see the flames so close.

I felt so bad for the farmer. 

The Hospital carnival was a lot of fun. There were games, treats, and lots of good food. The boys enjoyed lots of bounce houses, rock climbing, bubble balls, and snowcones. Dax claimed to have four bags of cotton candy, too! Mom and Dad enjoyed the prime rib dinner and free drinks. Then Mom and Dad took turns jousting with the boys and Dax recorded the only strike of the day in big-ball bowling.

Seth loved this dragon bounce house.  

Grandma and Grandpa are so much fun!

Mark decided to give the rock climbing wall a try. 

Dax climbed, too. 

They both did really well!

Dax made it to the top. He is a natural climber! 

The boys were so glad that Grandpa invited us.

We ended up with 3 beach balls because these boys were great water gun shooters. 

It was a serious water gun!

Seth really wanted to joust with Dad.

Dad is an excellent actor!

Seth knocked him right off his feet! 

Grandma got stuck holding Grandpa's brownie for most of the night while he talked with everyone. 

Seth got his hair painted red and blue!

Dax won a prize for getting the only strike!

Seth knocked Mom over, too!

But Mom took Mark out. No way was she going to let him beat her!

On Saturday morning, we went up to the Museum of Idaho. We've been there several times, and the main event is always changing. This time it was Space themed in preparation for the upcoming eclipse. There were a lot of interactive games like packing a space shuttle, designing a colony, and landing a probe. The boys always enjoy the forest rooms at the end, too.

Mark took a nap in an astronaut bed. 

Seth pretended to eat some astronaut food. 

The older boys and Randy took a spin on the astronaut bicycle. 

The Museum of Idaho has a great children's area. Dax loves the hidden caves. 

We had a fun time in the museum.

Seth rang the museum bell! 

Finally, Grandpa took us to Rupe's for lunch. The boys love the burgers and fries, and especially the ice cream. It was a really fun weekend trip. And it was fun to have Grandma and Grandpa all to ourselves!