Camping

We took the kids over to meet my dad's family for an overnight camping trip. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, dad, brother, and even some great-aunts and uncles were there for the week. My grandparents usually stay at the lake for a month or even longer sometimes. This trip brought back great memories for me. As a kid, we always went with my dad's family on camping trips and it was exactly like I remembered them!! Lots of family, lots of fishing, lots of laughter, and lots of fun. All my dad's family are huge outdoorsman, one of my uncles caught forty fish in one afternoon and the fish were not "biting" this week due to the windy weather. Kennedy had a great time playing with cousins that she doesn't see near enough and Caleb loved the dirt, throwing rocks, and watching the boats. Boat is his new favorite word and my uncle is convinced he will be a hunter/fisherman :) Below are pics. of Kennedy and her third cousin; Abie, having girl talk and fishin and Caleb and third cousin; Dustin, teaching him to skip rocks.

 

 

 

 

Wye Mountain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garvin Gardens

The kiddos, GiGi, Uncle Chase and I made a trip to Garvin Gardens today. I'm always amazed by the thousands of beautiful tulips. The kids had a blast, Kennedy posing and Caleb running full speed ahead!!! He only picked one tulip which wasn't bad for all the temptation. We enjoyed a picnic lunch, fed the coy, and chased the model train around the track. We could not have asked for better weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Little Dude

Caleb will be two in a few short weeks and he has the energy and personality of it! I love watching his personality come alive even though it is hard some days. He is very determined and full of energy. He knows what he wants, but can't quite communicate it always which leads to gnashing of teeth most days. He is all boy and continues to amaze me. I love him so much!!!! He is a lot of fun and keeps me on my toes!!! From feeding his animals at the breakfast table to throwing most things he comes in contact with, he is a dude in all aspects and such a contrast to his sister.

 

 

 

 

Soccer

Kennedy started soccer a couple of weeks ago and is loving it!!! I must say she looks super cute in her tiny cleats and pink shin guards. I love watching her and she loves to look over at me with a huge smile and wave. The program is a parent-child program, where one of the parents practices with them and Coach Jeremy. It has been a great Daddy/Daughter activity for her and Dave. Nothing like one-on-one time with Daddy. There are no games, just skills training, which I must say selfishly I wish we had games. I was looking forward to seeing her in a cute little uniform and cheering from the sideline. Caleb loves playing in the huge dirt mound with the other siblings and leaves covered in dirt a very happy boy. He also tries to join in with Kennedy and the team, his time will be here in a few short years, until then sister is coaching him in the backyard :)