Smoky turns 65

Last weekend we went out to the campground with Chet and Cindy and spent the night on Saturday. The campground was having a parade and celebration to honor Smoky the Bear's 65th birthday so we decorated bikes then lined up to be in a parade around the campground. Unfortunately Smoky ruined it for Brandon by showing up for his party because he was TERRIFIED of Smoky and wouldn't ride in the parade so we just watched everyone else. He was so upset that he didn't even want to stick around for cookies and ice cream Jess had to take him back to the campsite while I waited on Cindy and Rachel to get back. Other than that and the chilliness of the weekend we had a great time!

Fair Fun

We went to the fair with my friend Tia this is somewhat of a tradition that we have had since the kids were born its nice to get to hang out and catch up. Although its a lot harder now to catch up on things then it used to be! So we ate dinner at the Friend's Booth....they have the BEST onion rings EVER! Then we checked out the projects including my sister's photography project that she got a blue/state fair possiblity on so for her first attempt I was very impressed. Then we went and looked at the animals Rachel was hilarious by growling at the pigs when the "talked" to her. We also got to pet a 3 week old baby goat SO cute!! Rachel loved the bunnies and Brandon wasn't real impressed with any of the animals he just wanted to ride the rides! Which he did the dragon roller coaster and the swings {which I was VERY nervous to let him ride but he LOVED} We had hoped to get some ice cream but since it was past bedtime and Rachel was on the verge of a melt down {the down fall of a strict bedtime} we decided to hide on home!

Rachel wondering why she wasn't getting through the gate then the pucker lip when she realized Bubby got to do something without her.

Summer Fun...without pics

I could not believe that I totally forgot my camera yesterday I was able to leave for the afternoon and since its Jesse's normal half day we decided to take the kids to the pool. We had lots of fun we even got in the big pool Brandon is just not quite tall enough to reach the bottom and keep his head up so he clung to Jess while me and Rachel splashed around. Rachel loved the baby pool spending more time climbing in and out then actually playing in the water! It was so nice just to finally get to do some fun summer activities....this week is also the fair so we will have some fun there too! (but I'll be sure to remember my camera!) And since I can never post with a picture this is dedicated to Nicole since its her beautiful baby girl!!