Photo #303/365: Waiting

This is Shelby as she is waiting for the next group of trick or treaters to come on Beggar's night.  She did not like the boys in scary masks.

Photo #269/365: Adair Fair Champ

My cousin's daughter, Shelby, was at the family campout.  She was sporting this fancy belt buckle which she won for her horse back riding at the Adair County Fair.

Photo #197/365: Shelby Makes a Voki

We had our family get together last night. This time I brought along my netbook and iPad so I could show Shelby how to make a Voki. Our family is at a point where most of the kids are now adults or close to it. Some are becoming parents themselves. When we have a family get together, Shelby doesn't have anyone to hang out with or much to do.



Shelby went right to work creating her Voki while Aunt Lola (her grandma) watched. You can see her finished Voki below. I'm always impressed with how kids can take the things to the next level. Her Voki is much better than mine.

Photo #228: Patience is Rewarded

This is the week of the Iowa State Fair, and the fair is a big deal around here. The State Fairgrounds are located on our side of town. My Aunt Barbara and Uncle Mark came up from Kansas to go to the fair. My cousin's daughters have been showing horses and competing in the Cowboy Queen competition, so my Uncle Gary and Aunt Lola have also been in town. We got together for dinner at my mom's house.

We were enjoying some taco's from Tasty Tacos (another Des Moines institution) and little Shelby wanted her share. She waited patiently and finally she was rewarded with a few tortilla bits from my Aunt Lola's plate.