Happy Birthday Ben!

I’m a little late posting this for the day, but today is one of my brothers birthday. My brother, Benjamin Scott Thompson, is 17 years old today! Although, he is not here physically he is still here in heart and spirit. I just want to tell my family and especially him that I love you and I am so glad that the Lord placed me in such a happy and wonderful family.  I really miss him and my family, especially Josh. But I know everyone is where they are suppose to be right now and we are all going to end up in the same place and be happy for eternity! Happy Birthday Ben! I love you

The Adventures Continue

We had a great week off! Spent some time with the Lutz's, as I've already written in previous posts. But something fun and meaningful we did was a run for 'Race for the Cure'. My mother had breast cancer so I ran for her and for all others who have survived and passed on. Each person running got to make a bag for a loved one who either passed away from cancer or survived it. It was a normal white lunch bag that you decorated. Then filled with some dirt and a candle put inside. Once it got dark we lit all the candles. It was really neat, but sad. Neat, because there were bags around the entire track and some on the bleachers that spelled out HOPE then later changed to CURE. But, it was sad because there have been so many that have passed away. Altogether though, it was a lot of fun. Addie, Kate, Joe, and I walked for a long time. We probably walked/run seven or so miles. Anyway, that was a great time and a fun time off. 

Beautiful Sunset in Grangeville, ID

After we set up the wall and bubbles in Hillsboro, Joe and I went Ice Skating in Portland! It was super funny and fun. Joe's ice skated before, but he said it was when he was like seven years old. So, it was pretty much his first time! I had to video him! Enjoy!

Well we finished, yet another fair...Hillsboro, OR--check! It was a pretty good fair. Weather was fine, typical temperatures and humidity. Blah, I don't like the humidity. Anyway, I had some of the young men from church there to help me out. There names are, Garrick, Alex, Stuart, Tristan, Jared, and a young woman named Cassidy. They did a swell job! Glad I was able to have so much help. One of the days, Alex's family came. I let his two brothers jump on the bungee for free. We were slow and it was no big deal. His Mother was super grateful that I did that for her boys. So grateful, that she made me Butterscotch banana bread!! Which, I've never had and it was delicious! That made me feel really good. Anyway, it was a good, fast fair! Here are some pictures!

Crowds Watching the Bubbles and the $100 Hard Route Challenge

The Bubbles!

This guy said he was a guaranteed winner for the Hard route Challenge! Kinda funny!

  

Chewelah Chataqua!

The Chewelah Chataqua Days!! This past week was spent in Chewelah, WA. It's about an hour South of Canada! Pretty crazy! Anyway, it was a decent fair. The weather was very hot and extremely humid. Not many people came out because of it. Joe and I worked everyday and then on two days I had a girl named Nina, (pronounced Nigh-nuh), come help out. She did a great job! I didn't have to worry at all because she picked up on it quickly and had a great attitude the entire time. We didn't have any problems this fair, thank goodness. Everything is going along smoothly.

I attended church on Sunday and had a great time! I bought a new dress, so I had to wear it! Its silky and very smooth, I love it. I could only attend sacrament because I had to work, but it went great. A little girl spoke on Families and her main point was about cookie ingredients. With the vanilla, sugar, flour, etc alone it isn't much and is worthless, but when combined you can create something special, like families! It was cute. Another lady spoke on the same topic and she told stories about her family and how important they are to her. Then after a musical number a high council spoke. He spoke on pride. And it was great! I learned a lot. He gave several scriptures and stories. I loved attending church. It made my whole day so much better! And I felt really great giving time to Lord. I had plenty of other things to do, but taking time each day to devote to the Lord is so worth it!

We have a week off now and have some fun plans. We are going to go back to Grangeville to see the Lutz family again! Should be a ton of fun! And we may leave a little early to do some exploring with the waterfalls in Washington! I'm excited! Anyway, here are some fun pics and videos below, BlackJack fun, View of Lewiston, and Joe having fun 'Pretend' choking Zoe! Enjoy!!

Fourth of July Fun!

Most everyone knows by now, my older sister, Hillary had her baby girl. Charlotte Leigh Congdon. She is an adorable, precious little girl. I can't give you the whole labor story, like I did with Shelby, because I was not present. But it was a successful one and worth it! Hillary is happy she finally came! We all are.

It was HOT!

Blythe, Addie, Zoie,
Kate, Harrison, and Joe

Zombie Attack

As for me, I started my summer road trip!! I guess its more summer road/work/play trip. I have a good friend on the road with me, JOE! Same guy as last year. He came out the last two months of the season last year, so he knows what he's doing! So it'll be great help to have him, wish I could have had one more, but that'll just mean more work for me, what's new?! Haha..anyway, the trip up here went fine. We got a new RV, so it was a test run for it. And it was a test, we ran out of gas with only 117 miles!! Crazy! But we figured out some new stuff and we were able to put more fuel in it and keep going. It put us back a few hours, bummer. But we made it here to Grangeville, ID around 230 a.m. It was a long HOT driving day. Set up, which ran into our next problem. The wall wasn't lifting and we couldn't figure out why. The battery was 100% charged and that's usually what it is. We had some friends look at it as well as Joe googling what could possibly be wrong and found out it was the motor or a little glitch in the solenoids. So a couple taps to each and waalaa! It was fixed! Oh craziness. So we finished the Grangeville, ID Border Days Fair. July 2nd-4th. It was slow, but decent. Good fun to start off the season with. We gotta a little burnt, always happens, but it was still fun. We got to watch the fireworks too! So we were able to have a fourth too! Joe and I went with the Lutz family. A great, wonderful, helpful, and supportive family! They are amazing! Joe and I sat together with their children and the parents, Genny and Brad laid next to all of us. Zoie sat in Joe's lap, very cute and then Kate laid in my lap! Addie and Harrison were working concessions and watched with friends..They missed the fun with us! We named the fireworks too-the best fireworks were the ZING-ZOW ones!! Haha, it was great! We now have another week until the next fair starts, in Chewelah, WA. So, we've been chilling with the Lutz's and having fun. Went river rafting/floating, volleyball, breakfast/dinner, movies, games, fireworks, ice cream, just having fun!! They are such a great family! Anyway, that's been the past week!! I'll keep you all updated as best I can!! Love you all!

800 people in this crowd!!

The Famous Egg Toss!

Joe and I were partners!

We rocked!!

Addie, Blythe, and Kate

My Nephew!

After

Before

Very eventful week!! Josh was dropped off at the MTC and...........Shelby and Brad had their baby!! Their baby boy, Elliot Thomas Weiss. Born June 21, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV at 6:19pm, weighing 6lbs 6oz. Very cute and precious boy. Mom, Dad and I woke up early and headed to St. George to watch Matilda play basketball, then we got the call that her dilation was at a four, so from St George we headed to Vegas. Most of you know, that's a two hour drive. We made a couple stops on the way in, since, my mother having gone through this already said it'd be a several more hours until she would start pushing. By all means, we did rush to get there though! We got there and Shelby was in a lot of pain. Her contractions were worsening with time. Brad was sitting in a chair just patiently waiting. I think he realized after the first couple hours of Shelby's contractions, moaning, and yelling, that he just needed to be there, sitting quietly not asking questions or talking, unless Shelby said otherwise. Brad did a great job! Shelby finally dilated to a five and the nurse and doctor gave her her epidural. She was a totally different person after that! It was very funny! But we were all glad she was out of the pain! Then probably an hour or two later it was time. I think she was in labor for about 12-15 hours. And finally the blessing of her healthy baby boy arrived. It was incredible to be there and support her and Brad! Elliot is such a cute baby! So I am now an Aunt of two, one niece and one nephew! And I'll be an Aunt of three in a week!! Hillary is due July 3rd, but we'll see how that goes! She is having another girl, so two nieces and a nephew! Incredible how happy you are with families and the continuance of the growing love for each other!

Bid thee Farewell..

It's been an emotional week! And it's also been a fantastic week! It was a great surprise to have my Uncle come down over the weekend. He came especially for Josh's farewell talk. So, on Saturday we went shooting and bowling! We had a lot of fun! Josh did amazing! He didn't miss one clay pigeon! I did pretty good myself. We all did well! 

As I've already written, my brother received his endowment last weekend and this weekend he was set apart! On Father's day, my dad spoke as well as Josh. They did such a great job. My dad spoke on Father's and Josh spoke on how father's prepare their sons to go on their missions. It was amazing! I cried the entire time. I couldn't help it, it was so bittersweet. I love them both very much! These next two years will be rough, but they will also be great and will go by fast! 

     

Long time..no blog...

It's been a long time since my last blog! I thought I would update since I'm getting ready to hit the road again! It's been almost an entire year since I started blogging. I mainly starting blogging because of the traveling I do for four months and this was an easier way to keep everyone updated. But now, it's been more than that and I enjoy doing it. So you'll probably get both! Work and fun!! Who doesn't love that?!
Well a lot has happened over the past few months so I'll just post some pics and a few refreshing comments of what went down! I started school back up in January. I go to UNLV. It was a great semester. I have about three more semesters of school, maybe less and I'm done!! With working over the summers I've had to take time off, so it's taking a bit longer than everyone else. Then February..not much happened this month, that I can remember that's worth writing down. March was a little tough, had some personal struggles in life but am overcoming them. Oh and in February-March there was a fair in Texas that my Dad and I went to for work. That was a lot of fun. We had Dallin Seely, X-ray, and Sam help us work. Then April, we had the Logandale Clark County Fair. The weather was decent this year. Thursday through Saturday it was cold and a little windy and rainy, but then Sunday it was gorgeous and hot! I also had spring break in April. I went to Virgina to visit my sister. I spent a week there. I got to spend time with Hillary, Ryan and my niece Zoie. We had a ton of fun and did a lot too! May, it was my sister Hillary's birthday, she turned 23 and my birthday, I turned 22 and then my brothers Josh birthday, he turned 19! Pretty crazy!! So it was a birthday month! Matilda got inducted into NJHS, so I went and supported her in that. My parents went to Hawaii for a vacation, lucky them. Then, I also filed to be a subsitutue teacher back in November and got the go in March to start subbing. I've been substitute teaching for a few months now too and that's been a ride! Didn't do a whole lot for my birthday..went out with some friends and to a nice restraunt, swimming, chilling. I also had finals in May, pretty much nailed all of them!! Oh and over the past eight months, I have two sisters pregnant! Hillary is pregnant with her second, it's a girl and she is suppose to be due on July 3rd but who knows what really will happen. And then Shelby is pregnant with her first, its a boy and she is June 24! Like a week apart! It's crazy!! Now into June. My brother got his mission call awhile back, April sometime. He got called to serve for twenty-four months as a full time missionary in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Nicaragua, Managua South Mission, spanish speaking! We were all pretty excited!! He reports to the Provo MTC on June 20! Only 10 more days! Ahh! He just went through the temple to receive his endowments yesterday, Saturday, June 9. He is all grown up, so sweet! So, this is pretty much life as of lately. My personal life has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately..little struggles here and there, but the summer will be a good time for me to find myself again! Keep moving Forward! Until next blog, Hupo Meone!!