Oh, we had a fun weekend! Let me start by explaining for those of you who aren't familiar with this annual event which this year was dubbed "Salsapalooza"! Keven's mom, her kids and grand kids (and often others) get together and can homemade salsa! It is SOOOOOO good! Usually this event takes place on Labor Day weekend which is awesome not only because of the LONG weekend for everyone but the ripeness factor of tomatoes. That is VERY important! And we do it at Vonnie's house (Keven's sister) in the middle of NOWHERE is SE Colorado. When I say the middle of nowhere I mean... if you were to point on the map of Colorado to the "middle of nowhere", Vonnie's house is in the middle of that. It's the perfect location! She has a mother-in-law type kitchen in her basement and tons or room for the little ones to run and play! PERFECTO! Betty (Keven's mom) and Vonnie (Keven's sister) traditionally do the hard work of going to a neighboring town and picking the tomatoes. And I mean TONS of tomatoes. Last year they made something like 170 pints (or was it quarts) of salsa, so we're talking no small feat!
So, I guess I'll start with the trip down to Vonnie's. It was a good trip. We got about 3 hours 20 minutes into the 3 1/2 hour drive when we had a flat tire! We were obviously in the middle of nothing! This was actually great because we let the kids out to walk around while Keven put on the spare tire. Just an idea of how desolate it is, one car drove by in the entire time that it took him to replace the tire. Oh, and Marlie was freaking out, afraid that we were NEVER going to make it to Vonnie's. Keven told her to start walking toward some trees to look for water and I told her it's a good thing we had our tent so we could live in the pasture! Oh that poor child! To top it off, Dani got bit by a deer fly or something while we were waiting and flipped out! God knew what He was doing with the tire holding off until we were close. This mama wouldn't have made it without hitting the roof I'm afraid! Then there was Hannah, not a bit worried and as cool as a cucumber!
My man being THE MAN!
Marlie in a huff! Oh, I am so glad I captured this!
No worries!
Not long after we got to Vonnie's, Keven caught a lizard that the girls has a blast with. Hannah played with it for hours, literally!
I am convinced that no matter how old brothers get the old adage always applies, boys will be boys! Keven and Dave are big UFC fans! So, when they get together, especially in the wide open spaces, UFC-type fighting is a must! Oh, those boys! Oh, and Dave thought he got a bruised rib, my hubby has scraped up arms, and they were both sore the next day! I guess it was worth it!
Marlie in a huff! Oh, I am so glad I captured this!
No worries!
Not long after we got to Vonnie's, Keven caught a lizard that the girls has a blast with. Hannah played with it for hours, literally!
I am convinced that no matter how old brothers get the old adage always applies, boys will be boys! Keven and Dave are big UFC fans! So, when they get together, especially in the wide open spaces, UFC-type fighting is a must! Oh, those boys! Oh, and Dave thought he got a bruised rib, my hubby has scraped up arms, and they were both sore the next day! I guess it was worth it!
4 comments:
ROTFL! Oh my goodness! This reminds me of our family at Christmas. Uncle Hank would play the drums, someone would play the piano and we'd call one of the uncles (Uncle Bob?)that was unable to make the trip and play and sing really bad for him. I can't wait to see the whole video!
Ok, it's a catchy tune because I've got Salsa pal ooooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooza! going through my mind. Thanks a bunch ...
LOVED seeing your weekend adventures! It looked like SO much fun!! GREAT song, too!!!
Man...I miss you guys!!!! Ya'll are hilarious!!! What wonderful family memories! (And, Keven should take that show on the road!!) :)
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