Training Wheel Freedom

Leland took off on his bike without training wheels 2 days ago. He really did not want me to take them off, but I finally convinced him that it would be ok. He only took about 5 minutes to get the hang of it and the rest is history. Now that he has the balance part down pat he can work on getting himself going and steering.

Breakfast On The Farm

The boys can never see enough cows or farm equipment so this breakfast on the farm event we went to last weekend hit the bulls eye for them. The event was free you just had to pick up a ticket at one of several locations in the area. The morning started with a tractor/wagon ride from the parking lot. We then had breakfast in the barn. Once done with breakfast you were free to explore the farm. The boys would have stayed and just watched the cows for hours if I had let them. Feeding the calves was exciting for them and their turn ended way to soon!! There was plenty of tractors to sit on and climb into. They also enjoyed the firetruck and ambulance that were also there. They even talked the firefighters into letting them try on the helmets, boy did this start a trend!! Our trip to the farm ended with a ranger ride back to our car, which suited the boys just fine!!

And He's Outta Here

Leland played his last t-ball game last Friday. He went had a couple nice hits. Watching the progress he made in such a short time was fun. He is already looking forward to playing again next year.

A Little Alone Time With Sutton

Last Friday Sutton and I spent a little time alone, well kind of. I guess we were alone except for all the other people and all the critters. I guess when I say alone I mean without Leland. Leland was preparing for his last t-ball game so he went to the ball field with Nate. Sutton and I got to see and touch a variety of critters. Sutton really surprised me, he touched everything. I was even more surprised when he let the snake curl around his arm, he is a better volunteer than me!!!

Exploring Nature Take 2

Our next nature class was about insects. Everyone got a net and we attempted to find a variety of insects. It had been a little rainy and cool that day so we didn't find much. The instructor did help Sutton find this dragon fly larva, which he instantly took ownership of and would not part with.

Exploring Nature

A local state park is hosting some free classes for kids. Our first class was about frogs. I felt so bad for this poor bull frog. There was only one of her and about 15 kids. There was only about 2-3 kids who did not hold her, one of those kids being Sutton. He was only willing to hold a developing tadpole after someone handed it to him. Leland was all for it, the only thing he was not interested in holding was a cray fish. He was afraid it would pinch him.

You Guessed It, More Lake Photos

Hope you don't get tired of viewing lake photos because we have not yet gotten tired of the lake!!

Some More Lake Photos

These photos were also taken on Fathers Day, hope you enjoy!!

It Was All About Daddy

We spent Fathers Day doing what Nate enjoys most on a hot weekend, soaking up some sun at the lake. Nate enjoyed his day with the kids. Thanks Nate for all you do for the boys and I!!

Found Dirt, Will Dig

We had a small pile of dirt to get moved, so while Nate mowed the lawn that is what the boys and I did. They could not have been any happier, in fact I had to drag them out of the dirt because I was done. It was also fun finding a handful of worms!!

From Play Dates to Tee Ball with Nascar In Between

Last Friday the boys had a fun filled day starting with a play date with some friends. Thankfully this was enough to tire Sutton out so he would take a nap for the remaining part of the day. Nate got 3 passes to his company's suite at Michigan International Speedway. The boys were so excited. When Leland got home he couldn't wait to tell me that he saw Junior, Kevin Harvick, and Jeff Gordon. Nate said the people got a good laugh when Leland declared that no girls should be driving race cars. He also informed all those taking pictures that they should only take a picture of a car if it was Chevrolet and to be sure not to take pictures if the car was a Toyota!! We ended the night with a tee ball game. It had been a while since Leland had played, but he did ok considering this.