Tuesday, September 29, 2009

2009 Inman-Lobosky Olympics

For the last 33 years my family has been best friends with the Inman family. We grew up taking our family vacations together and over the last 7 years we have started a tradition of competing, family against family in an "Olympics". Each year we take turns hosting the event and picking what we will compete in. We are very competitive and take this very serious! :) This year was the Inman's turn to host again and we met at their lake house in Grand Lake, CO. It was beautiful and the tone was set upon arrival with our banner hanging outside their home.

Remember I mentioned that we take this very serious.....



Arriving at Columbine Lake after a quick flight over to Colorado.
Right from the moment we got there, Jeff and Rilyn were out on the dock fishing.



Within an hour Rilyn had caught her 1st fish, it was so exciting for us all! Too bad this wasn't one of the Olympic events.



Rilyn enjoying canoeing with Nana and Granny Franny. My mom couldn't believe Rilyn never stopped paddling once.
The girls were determined to see some moose while we were there, besides the Elk, fish and other wildlife.



Low and behold one afternoon, we looked out to see a moose swimming across the lake right out our back door! It's amazing how big the moose are.



The much anticipated events this year included frisbee golf, ladderball, bowling, an everything goes relay and apples-to-apples. The only thing that is always an event each year is bowling and besides that it's a surprise what the rest of the events will be until announced during our opening ceremonies.






While we were playing frisbee golf the girls got to take horseback rides and go see some more animals.







Here is another example of how serious we take this......
Emerson was a trooper throughout the whole weekend. Here she cheered along while watching us bowl from the sidelines.



Rilyn got a couple turns at bowling and did great, she got 9 down with her first ball! Can you tell she was a little excited?






Finally, the last example of how serious we take this, our awards ceremony, complete with metals and the oh, so coveted trophy!


Unfortunately, the trophy doesn't get to come home with us again this year. Don't worry though, there is always next year!!




And last, an early birthday celebration.......


3 comments:

Keri said...

Love it! Thanks for sharing. Great wildlife pictures. I love the picture of Rilyn with her 1st fish!! Soooo cute! Looks like you all had a great time!

The Green's said...

How fun!! Such good pictures!! Looks like Rilyn had a blast with her 1st fish, horseback riding, seeing a moose...wow, sounds like a memorable trip!! So glad you guys got to get away and have some fun, miss you!! Happy Birthday!!!

grammycat said...

hey, congrats anyway to the Lobosky's/ In one picture it looks as though KIWI won something. The one with the girls and their medals. Now Riri is a pro at horsebackriding.
love you all and gladyou had such a great time. grammy