August 2009

We got a few free tickets to the flight museum last year at the parade, but never got a chance to use them until this month. We took the boys and got an exclusive tour, mostly because we were asking a lot of questions, and we were the only ones there, so we got to see all three hangers, but usually you only get to see one. We also took a look at the war artifacts they have on display.

Gickos thought this bomb was pretty cool, but he was a little nervous getting close to it...looking at the two I don't know which one his more dangerous. I would probably say Gickos, because he can think for himself.

The boys dressed themselves, and purposefully wanted to match, they are becoming better and better friends everyday.

This plane has a sweet paint job.

This plane destroyed like 2 or 3 Japanese battle ships during WW2.

VICTOR VACATION! This is the house/cabin we stayed in when we went on our anniversary trip to Victor, ID. It's huge and by far the best accommodations we've ever stayed in.

Taloopidoo loves his Daddy. He has been able to spend lots of time with Daddy, and it's been so sweet to see their relationship develop so quickly.

We went four wheeling with some friends that came to the cabin with us, and it was by far the funnest thing I've done all year. Olin and I LOVE power sports!

Horseshoe lake is a new favorite for either a day trip or camping! The lake is warm, and very clean. Perfect for the boys to play in.

Gickos is so happy to be out and about. He loves activities, and horseshoe lake was perfect for him. Right before we left he wrecked on his bike, so his face has a little road rash, but he didn't care.

Taloopidoo loves to be outside, and the whole time is was sitting here he was trying to get to the dirt. This kid loves to be going-going-going! Oh boy, not another one of those.

He's so cute.

Gickos picked me flowers from the Lilly pads when he went out on the kayak with Olin, he's such a sweet little boy.

My bouquet of flowers.

Taloopidoo's first kayak ride, yep you guessed it....he loves it too.

Complete tranquility.

The beautiful lake.

Our Family after a fun day.

July 2009

July was a pretty eventful month, but we didn't get much playing in. The sandbar was the favorite of course, and we ended up there several days a week.

Buster loves to build sandcastles, so he cleans off this little pad that's perfect for his little creations that end up being demolished soon after construction.

Taloopidoo loves the sandbar as much as anyone. He doesn't mind the cold water at all, in fact he's been in when the temperature was below 60 degrees and he wasn't bothered by it. He's all about a good time just like the rest of us.

Buster has become a little river rat, he's always the first one in up to his chin, and rarely takes his life jacket off, he thinks he's a pretty good swimmer!

Gickos has started to embrace his life jacket this summer, but he still doesn't like it that much. He just likes to take off the jacket and dive in like a fish without it pulling him to the top, which is opposite of what Buster likes...he's always afraid to get his face wet. Gickos is no pansy in the cold water either, he jumps right in.

I know...what I'm a teaching my child right? Well we were teaching him how you can take each others nose by pinching it between the pointer and the middle finger then sticking your thumb between them as you pull away...you all know, well in stead of the thumb being the nose he got a little confused. This is completely innocent...and that's why it's so funny!

Olin and I have gotten completely into "Chopped" a food network show, and it's sparked some interest in the kitchen...Olin now cooks like 3 - 5 times a week! And HOT DAMN he's a great cook! Way better than me, even though I've been cooking since I was like 8 years old. We play "chopped" sometimes with mystery ingredients and everything....it's fun stuff.