Nature Kids - Galena Hike

We love being in nature.  We've hiked the Numbers Trail in Galena Forest a couple times now.  It's so fun walking through the wilderness and finding good sticks and new leaves.

- Talley & Maverick

Mav Ringing the Bell at Swim School

On September 14th, I graduated from Baby I to Baby II level in swim school!  I got to ring the bell just like Talley has done a few times now and I got a cool keepsake ribbon.  I am able to do a 10 second submersion swim, climb out of the water with a little assistance, and monkey walk along the side of the pool a bit.

 To see a video of me ringing the bell, please click here: Video of Mav Ringing the Bell at Swim School

It was a really cool thing to ring the bell; however, I am missing my old teacher and class.  I'm sticking with it, though, and hopefully, Baby II will eventually be just as fun as Baby I.

- Maverick

The Balloon Races - Dawn Patrol

The Great Reno Balloon Race is a special event that takes place annually at San Rafael Regional Park.  Nearly 100 hot air balloons are launched into the sky together.  It's a really neat sight to take in.  This year, it was held over the weekend of Sept 8th.  This was our first year attending and we wanted to go all out, so we participated in Dawn Patrol.   We woke up at 4:30 am to be there for the 5 am Glow Show.  We also stayed to watch the balloons inflate and launch soon after sunrise.  We brought blankets and snacks and had a breakfast picnic with our friends.  Maverick especially loved the banana muffins and everyone laughed as he kept chanting emphatically "muff, muff, muff!" (See a pic of him possessively guarding a "muff" below.)  It was a fun event and we're glad we went.  We were so pooped when when we got home, though!  Next year, we'll probably be a little less hard core and sleep in a bit to go just in time for the mass launch around 7am.  

- Talley 

Talley's First Day of PreSchool

On September 4th, I had my first day of pre-school!  I got to wear a special new outfit and carry a cute new lunch bag.  I now attend two days a week.  Teachers Jeanine and Lorrie shown above are very kind.  I love singing songs, doing art projects, and learning new concepts at school.  I also like my new friends from class.

- Talley

August 2012 Pics

Please click on the link to see an album of our pics from August 2012:

August 2012 Pics of Talley & Maverick

- Talley & Maverick

The Nugget Rib Cook Off - 2012

The Nugget Rib Cook Off is one of the biggest and most beloved annual events here in the Biggest Little City.  We love going for the ribs, corn, and carnival rides.  This year, Grandpa Talley got to join us for the event.  Here are some pics:

Btw, congrats to Famous Dave's for winning Best Sauce!

- Talley & Maverick

Lake Vacation with Friends

In August, some of Daddy and Mommy's friends came to stay and play with us at the lake - Uncle Danny, Aunt Beth, Collin, and Ode.  Uncle Danny and Collin were suite mates with Daddy back in Freshman year of college.  Uncle Danny and Aunt Beth brought their little girl, Harper, and Collin and Ode brought their little boy, Ronan. Harper and Ronan were awesome play mates.  The Mommies and Daddies had fun together while us kids had a blast playing together too!  Here are some pics from our fun time together:

Hanging out on the boat

 Kickin' it at the house

 Playing at the beach

Thanks for coming to visit us!  We hope we can all get together again soon.

- Talley & Maverick