County Fair Fun...

I like Fair's and Carnivals...I sure hope I don't look like the Carnival type that would come to your mind when you think of Carnival people and what is often seen at them. But I enjoy the fun. I really enjoy the County Fair because I love to see the show pieces. I love looking at the 4-H entries, the quilts, canning and the vegetables. My kids dislike walking through them all so I always am re insuring them as soon as I am done with the indoor events we can go find out door activities.

This year we found these huge balls that they climbed in and rolled around on the water.

It had to be almost 90 degrees out side...Can you imagine that smell inside them...yuck! But I put aside the germ factor paid the $14.00 fee and they had a blast.

What is a carnival without a mini pony ride -- right. I think this is the last year I will get Beau to ride the ponies... I remember one year Beau almost fell asleep on  the pony ride. I think it was the constant circles the pony goes in and mild bouncing. When I start to think back at little moments in Beau's life I start to feel a little sad that he is getting so big. I miss the time when Beau was little, riding the back of the little Geo Prizm eating a pop tart as we were on our way to work in the morning. oh---time is so fast.

 Bear and her love for horses. I will talk more about that love later on in the blog.

What is a County Fair with out a Monster Truck Ride.

Oh Summer -- I Love You!

Birthday Party Time...

All Bear wanted for her Birthday was a "Walking Puppy". She as a real liking to dogs - but not real dogs. She is actually afraid of any size actual dog. But if it is pretend and stuffed then she loves it.

This year she got to have a friend only party. With a "yada" or you might know it as a pinata. Simple activities are such fun with kids. It did take older brother to finally break it open.

We decorated our own cupcakes. This was much more fun then having a cake already done. Everyone got a candle to blow out.

We also made aprons to wear while cake decorating. It was simple party but so much fun. Bear had a great time. She loved having all of her little friends over to play and after everyone left she has such fun playing with her gifts in her room. Bear is funny about her toys - she always wants them in her room. I don't know if she thinks someone will take them or what - I am quit sure Beau does not want them, and peanut can't crawl to touch them. Bear can be silly at time. I just love her so much!

Circus - Hooray .

It has been a tradition of ours to visit the circus for Bear's birthday each year. Annette took Beau to the circus the year Bear was born. I told Beau if he was good at the circus with Net I would bring home a surprise....Taaa Daaaa -- when he came home from the circus with net I was home with Bear in my arms. So that is why we visit the circus each year.

We had a great time! As a family we really enjoy the attending the circus and of course each year we get a yummy snow cone in an animal cup.

Four Months Old

My Eyes are Still Blue

I have this much blonde hair.

My feet are getting is long.

I am

14lbs. 4ozs.

23 " long

I smile alot, am starting to laugh, and love to play with the kids. I love sleeping in my bed. I love having a Binky and my small silk blanket. I am possibly the happiest and easiest baby in the world.

Canning in the Air

Vine Ripe Grapes. . .

Delicious Chilli Sauce . . .

Waiting in a beautiful red bowl . . .

Yummy white grape juice - - did I mention Super Yummy :)

Gorgious red chilli sauce

Beautiful green grapes all washed and stem free . . .

and my favorite measuring spoons...

School Starts

3rd. Grade - 2011 Willow Spring Elementary

August 22, 2011

Beau has gotten so big. He is getting so tall and I see more and more of his dad each year in him. Beau is a great big brother! watching after the girl and helping me each day. I know he will do great this year in school. He loves reading and is great with math and spelling - if we can just master the b's and d's remember which way they go. I just love Beau so much I love his sense of humor with a little sarcasm.

Preschool - 2011 - Miss. Debbie's

September 7, 2011

Oh little Bear. You are such a model. Bear loves to strike a pose every time the camera comes out. She is such a sweet and loving little girl. I love watching her play with her little horses and loves playing puppy. She has a great imagination and listen to her little conversations are just a blast. I often hear them while driving. I was not going to send her to preschool this year but she is so social and just loves to learn. It is a good thing for her.

Happy 9th Birthday. . .

 It is so hard to believe that Beau is 9 years old this year. We always hear the phrase "time flies" - I do not think I fully understood what that meant until I started having children... I am in amazement each and everyday - watching my children grow so fast and change so fast in front of my very eyes...

Beau had a great birthday! He received a wonderful new RC Car from us. It is super fast and he has a blast driving it :) - thank goodness it was a bit spendie silly little thing...

We had all of the family attend along with 4 of Beaus good friends...

We had

train rides

sored making

and

airplanes

I went to tons of work getting the outside ready...and of course it rained, not just a little rain but tons - I mean tons of dumping flooding back patio rain. So we packed all the guests -  all 40 guests into the little house... not what I wanted but still had lots of fun :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAU . . .

You are a wonderful, wonderful boy! I am very proud of you and just love you so much! We are very blessed to have you here in our family.

Love: MOM