Monday, November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving 2009

This year the Ballard family began two new Thanksgiving traditions. We kicked off the morning by creating an obstacle course in which the kiddos had to complete tasks, first individually, and then as a team. They all did very well in the various events offered and each was able to bring home a gold medal.
"Cones and Trike"

"Putt It In"

"Jump It Up"

"Stack It Up"

Thatch running through the finish line. Behind him you can see our other two events,
"Hula Hooping" and "Shoot 'em Through"

Before Thanksgiving dinner could be enjoyed we held our first annual Ballard Turkey Trot, where each individual had to complete a lap around the cove and then "tag" the next family member. They each completed three full laps and were able to bring home a gold medal in that event as well.


On Friday and Saturday Ryley and Kadyn participated in a horse camp that's located a few miles from our house. Each day ran from 9am to 4pm and the workers taught them everything from grooming, to mounting, to riding their horses all around the 5 available acres. Needless to say they were in heaven for two days straight. We're not quite sure that any Thanksgiving in their near future will be able to compare.
Ryley and Scout

Kadyn and Beauty

They let Thatch feed and ride a pony as well.

How grateful we are, how much we have to be thankful for.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday as well.

Trevor Turkey. A tradition for many years.

Dad and Thatch prepping the bird.