Hiking the Donnor Snow Sheds 2013

This past weekend we hiked the Donnor Snow Sheds.  The Snow Sheds were built for the railroad so the trains could go through during the winter and not have to worry about snow on the tracks.  The railroad has since taken the tracks out and it is now a great place to hike, explore and apparently graffiti.  It was pretty cold and we got to walk through some snow which make the hike even more exciting.  It was fun and we plan to go back when it is warmer and hike it again.

No Brainer Run 2013

The weekend before Halloween we did the No Brainer 5K run.  It was fun to see everyone dressed up as zombies  Craig and I had fun coming up with our costumes and doing the makeup.  Can't wait til next year.

Halloween 2013

It was pretty cold tonight so we took the boys to the National Automobile Museum to trick or treat.  It was fun to look at the cars and play the games.  We also saw a magic show which the boys really enjoyed.

Happy Halloween from Dracula and Conehead Zombie!

Sheriff's Office tour

Trevor went to a presentation at the Sheriff's Office with his Cub Scout pack.  They learned what equipment the officers keep on their belts, what inmates eat and got to test out the shields.

Bull Riding

We went to a pumpkin patch today that had a mechanical bull.  As soon as the boys saw it they wanted to ride.  They went really slow with Cole because he didn't want to fall off.  Trevor was a little more adventurous and wanted to go at medium speed.  It was fun to watch them try to hang on while sideways on the bull.

McKee Ranch Pumpkin Patch

This week we made a quick trip to Vegas to visit Nana, Pepaw, Aunt Keitha and he kids.  While we were there we took the kids to a pumpkin patch.  They loved seeing the animals and running around together.

 

Cole petting Duncan the donkey.

 Trevor on the tractor tire swing

 On the Hitched bike

 Cole and Riley with a horse

 Kylee, Cole, Trevor and Riley with the horse.

 On the hay ride

 Craig on a prickly pot

 Trevor and the mine cart

 Nana and Pepaw with Craig and the kids.

Pumpkin Walk 2013

We went to the Pumpkin Walk at the Wilbur May Museum tonight.  The boys got to trick or treat from people in costume while walking threw a path of pumpkins.  It was cold but a lot of fun to see all the different pumpkins.

Andelin Farms Pumpkin Patch

This weekend we went to Andelin Farms Pumpkin Patch.  The kids love seeing the animals, doing the crafts, puppet shows and all the other fun activities.   Cole got to shoot a corn cannon and also participated in a chicken chase.  He got his hands on a chicken but couldn't quite catch it.  It was fun watching him try to catch a chicken that didn't want to be caught.  We also did the 3 acre corn maze and got a pumpkin.  It was a fun afternoon.

MOMS Club Fire Station Tour 2013

Today we went on a fire station tour with our MOMS Club friends.  The kids loved climbing all over the truck and sitting in the drivers seats.  They even got to try out the pole.  It was a fun morning.

 Cole and his buddy Liam

 Liam, Cole and Wyatt

Hot Air Balloons 2013

A couple weeks ago was the Hot Air Balloon Races in Reno.  We got up early and went to watch them launch.  We heard you can see them well from the top of the Circus Circus parking lot so we decided to try it this year.  We couldn't see them as close but it was nice not having to fight the crowds.

Hump Day at the Discovery Museum

In honor of the Camel Races in Virginia City this weekend, the Discovery Museum held a Hump Day event.  They brought in some of the camels and offered rides.  The boys couldn't wait to have a turn.  Now they are super excited to go to the camel races on Sunday and see the camels again.

 

This first picture is Cole pointing to a spider inside the museum.