Donkeys and Marbles and Cars, Oh My!

A couple of Saturdays ago Richard was at an away track meet and so the kids and I decided to cheer ourselves up by going on some outings.  First, we took a walk down to the river for a picnic.  The kids swam and played in the freezing water (luckily it was 85 degrees and sunny.)  

After the river we headed over to the fairgrounds.  First we went to watch a donkey basketball game.  We laughed so hard at the players trying to get their stubborn donkeys to move.  

After that we headed over to "Marble Madness."  One of the elementary schools has a 50 year tradition of playing marbles and they decided to try to break the Guinness Book of World Records record for the most people playing marbles at one time.  We got there as things were wrapping up and as they announced that the city of Roseburg is the newest record holder (700+ people playing.)  The kids got to take some souvenir marbles.  

Also at the fairgrounds that day were some race cars practicing for an upcoming race.  That was so much fun for the kids (especially J man) to watch.  It was so loud!!

We finished up the day with a relaxing movie and an evening at the park.  I am so loving this nice weather!!