ACS Petting Farm

We went to a local petting farm today with my Mommy group and had a great time seeing and feeding all the animals. They have Llamas, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, ponies, horses and a huge tortoise. They also had three little kittens there today.

Touching the Tortoise, he weighs 50lbs.

Feeding the goats right from our hands.

Garrett petting the pony.

Look at all those goats, very hungry goats.

Llamas!!!

This guy had a crazy long beard.

Garrett getting ready for his ride on the horse. Gavin made him go first like his little guinea pig, making sure it was safe before he did it. It's pretty funny to see the boys personalities change and the dynamics between the two of them.

Gavin's turn, getting his feet all secure.

Gavin had a blast on the horse once he got up the nerve to get on him.

Garrett loving on the kittens.

This guys name was "Buddy" and he was not all that friendly.

Garrett touching his nose!! Both boys did very well, I'm really proud of them for being so brave.

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband. Joe is such a great Dad, he does so much with the boys and really loves having boys!! So very grateful to have him in our family. Gavin running up the stairs with Daddy's present.....too fast for mommy to get a front picture of him.

I wrapped his present in plain white paper so the boys could color on it.

Gavin's pretty excited for the present.....as I'm sure it's something he will use too.

Wireless X-box/PC controller for all the games Joe and the boys want to play. If you notice the mark on Garrett's forehead, Gavin drove him into the swing set on their power wheels the day before, owch!!

The boys gave daddy a card and I gave him one as well.

Dinner with family

My brother Walter and his wife Katie and their two adorable girls came into town a few weeks ago for our nieces graduation. Before heading back to Colorado they stopped by for dinner and fun!! Katie made her home made spaghetti sauce and I made up some yummy brownies for dessert. The cousins had a blast playing together, it was a great night. Bella, such a character.

Peek-a-boo!!

Mom getting in on the hat action.

Dress up time for the cousins, Austin, Emma and Gavin.

Emma girl looking pretty cool in her cow girl outfit. Love the hat!!

Time for a movie, the little ones went downstairs to watch Shrek. Garrett was wiped out having no nap that day and lots of excitement, he feel asleep pretty quickly but still had his gun with his finger on the trigger. Protecting his cousin Emma no doubt!!

A little Phase 10 card game while the kids watched movies. Austin and Gavin watched "Underdog" in our room.

Bella just chilling in our fun kids chairs.....with a cell phone and all.

On the Boat @ Hayden Lake

My brother and sis-in-law invited us to go out on their boat today and what a great sunny day it turned out to be. We started out on the boat and then headed to the shore for some lunch and swim time. The water is still pretty cold, but the kids didn't seem to care. Grandma and Grandpa Greene came out too and enjoyed some boat time and lunch. Grandpa did great for about 15minutes and said he was done, but he did it!! The boys stayed on shore after lunch while Ginger and I took mom/Grandma out for another boat ride, just a little bit faster this time. And Grandma got to drive the boat herself, she had a great time doing that and really surprised Ginger and I with how fast she went, Go Grandma!!! Gavin taking his turn at driving the boat.

Mommy and Garrett, last year this is all he would do, just sit on my lap the whole time. And of course he fell asleep, just too relaxing for him. He warms up a little later and does great in the boat without being on mommy's lap.

Austin's turn driving, and Travis close behind. Austin looks so grown up, how time flies.

Hitting the shore for some beach and swim time.

Uncle Travis taking it easy.

Ginger getting some sun and of course taking pictures at the same time.

Garrett not yet ready for his swim trunks.........

But now he is. What a cute kid.

Aunt Ginger giving Garrett a hand to the water.

Yes, it's Ginger and I in the same picture, isn't it crazy.

Gavin was missing having some toys to play with.....mommy didn't bring any. So Uncle Travis impervised and gave him his Ice Tea bottle and he loved it!!! Garrett in the back ground taking his first real dip in the water.

What a great picture of my parents, so glad you guys could make it out. I hope you both had fun.

Back on the boat for a little more fun. And look Garrett is all by himself in the front of the boat, Yeah for Garrett.

Proof that Grandpa was on the boat, great job Dad!! Love you.

Peace!!!!!

Austin just climbed up in this tree and stayed up there for awhile. So we took some really nice shots of all three boys.

Garrett driving the boat for Ginger, Grandma and me!! What a talented kid.

Check out Grandma soaking in the sun, you look great mom. Styling in dad's hat.

And Yes, Grandma drove the boat all by herself for awhile. Did great, just like a pro.....even went fast!!