Swimming, Swimming, Swimming

Jackson and Mckinley are both taking swimming lessons.  So during their stay spent a lot of time in the pool.  Sara played and practiced with all the kids.

Jackson was practicing his swimming.  He is good for just beginning.  He works really hard to do all the strokes correctly.  He even ventured into deeper water.

Meeting the Chickens

Last week Sara and the kids visited and stayed a couple of days.  One of the things we did was go to Nancy & Ed's house to visit their chickens.  These chickens were hatched and held every day for about the first two months they were born, so most of them are pretty friendly.  Mckinley was so brave.  She was determined to let the chickens eat out of her hands.  She said it tickled.

 Nancy is teaching Mckinley how to hold a chicken properly.

  On the way down the hill to see the chickens, I saw a box turtle making his way up the hill.  Mckinley and Jackson were both interested in the turtle.

Happy Birthday Logan!

Logan's birthday was actually June 29th, but we celebrated it on July 2.  The day was too hot to have the party at the petting zoo, so we ended up The Dino Science Center very near to my sister's house.  We had not been there before so we were surprised at all the activities and the size of the place.  We had cupcakes and ice cream cups instead of a cake.  That worked out really well.

Logan got a huge surprise...his own 4 wheeler.  As he walked toward the 4 wheeler, in a whisper, he said,"Awesome!"

 Once on the bike, Logan was all smiles!  He had a really good birthday....just sayin'.

Happy Birthday Helen!

Helen, Hope you have a fun & wonder birthday on Tuesday.

Happy Anniversary Sara & Travis!

Happy Anniversary! The party started 7 years ago today!!

Happy Birthday Mom & Jeff

Saturday is my Mom's birthday and also my friend Jeff.  We wish them both a wonderful day.

Mom is still struggling with her back, but she is improving.  Bob is not improving as fast as hoped, but none the less is slowly re-learning how to do things for himself.
Mom spends most of her time taking care of him.

Jeff takes lots of pictures, many have been published.  He didn't take this one, but everytime I take a picture of the moon, I wonder if he is out taking pictures, too.

Happy Birthday Jackson!

Happy Birthday Jackson!  It was fun to be at your birthday party with so many of your friends.
Have a great day with Dad, Mom and your sister and brother.