Little Delbert Days

The weather was beautiful and Ella and I had nothing to do, so we headed out to Little Delbert Days. I was worried because we did not make it out as early as I had hoped, but that might have actually been a good thing. Last year, there were really long lines. This year, the longest line was 10 minutes long. And because the lines weren't too bad, Ella was able to ride the mechanical bull this year.

After the bull, it was time to head to the pony rides. This might be the last year she will be able to do these. (insert sad face)

Next, it was time to conquer the rock climbing wall. She was up that wall like a pro. In fact, she showed up a few of the older boys with her rock climbing skills. And because she had did it so fast, she got to do it twice!

Of course she had to stop at the petting zoo. Ella being Ella had to make sure that each of the animals got 1 piece of the food she got. She is so silly! She loved the bunny and the little piggy, but was not to fond of the llamas!

Can't wait for next year!

Polar Bear Ski Run

Saturday was the annual Polar Bear Ski Run here in Havasu. I have thought about doing it for the last couple of years, but I always seem to have something else going on...or I just flake out. This year, a friend from work posted on Facebook that she wanted to do it. so, I figured why not. My sister has been doing it for the last 7 years, and would be swimming this year. The weather was beautiful it was a great day for my first Polar Bear event. I am positive I will be doing it again next year.





Ella was all excited to participate too. She kept walking up to the water and putting her hands and toes in and say, "It's not cold." Of course, when it came time she was a little more scared then she thought. She started walking with us and then stopped and watched us.




Ella did get in and in fact got her head wet...me I was not willing to get my head and ears wet. She was awesome. I was waiting for her with a towel when she got out. This is the shot that ended up on the front page of the newspaper.

Since my friend and fellow teacher was one of the reasons that I was even doing this, I had to jump in and swim with her too. I can't believe that I actually did this twice.

Here we are with our patches. I have to find sweatshirts for Ella and I to sew our patches on.

This is the group of us who did this. Ella and I are the only ones who are first timers. The rest of them have done this several times.