Nick's New Friend

Nick and I have been going to Garage Sales every weekend. And look at the treasure Nick found today. Nick just kept looking at this dog saying he just had to have it. The grandkids will love it when they come tonight. Honestly, it makes me laugh every time I look at it because it is so gigantor and I love when Nick tackles it.

Best buds.

I love my new, fluffy friend.

Don't eat me!

Karen's Visit and a Birthday Celebration

Karen and kids came from Utah to see Nick before he left. We also celebrated Mom and Dad's 60th birthdays with a Mexican Fiesta. All us kids chipped in and bought them a cruise to Mexico. Of course they had to bust open a pinata for it.

Andrea and Tripp wrestling.

Four sisters.

Reading their cruise tickets.

Emotional Wilbur.

Candy swarm!

Aim lower Wilbur.

Swing batter batter batter...

The crowd anxiously awaiting.

Long live the sombreros!

Roof ball.

How many men does it take to assemble a new barbecue? Looks like four.

Party guests.

Silly Trippster.

Cute Andrea.

Grandpa pulling all the grandkids.

Playing on the tramp.

Strike a pose.

Andrea, Reese, Tripp.

Running up the ramp. Reese had to be first.

Love the sly look on Tripp's face.

Dan giving the kids a ride.

Day 2: Fun with Andrea and Braden

Another adventure with Braden and Andrea today. First, we headed to the Penny Playground, then to the Splash Park and finally we got to ride the neighbors train he built. Andrea had her very own pink chair.

Happy girl in her own pink chair.
Nick and Braden relaxing on the train.

The passengers.

Crossing the bridge.

Train engine.

Getting brave playing in the water.

She loves touching water.

Look at those cute legs.

Playing with Uncle Nick.

Penny playground swing.

Swinging with Nick.

Swinging solo.

Here are the train videos. It actually went faster than I thought it would. It was great weather and very relaxing.

Smeech & Braden Come to Visit

I drove to Sarah's house today and stole Braden and Andrea (also known as Smeech). Here's our party for the day. Hopefully, they won't miss their mamma too much.

In the bathroom, after Jill put her hair in pigtails.
Yummy ice cream.

Nick taught Braden how to ride the quad. Braden eventually drove it all by himself.

Playing a little tune.

I thought her hair standing straight up on the tramp was so funny.

Andrea loves her brother Braden.

Hilarious.

Pickle's New P-Day Kicks

Check out these buttes! I told Nick they look pink but apparently they are candy cane stripey ones.

Water Fun

I told Nick and Bruce to make a home-made slip 'n slide. Then I told them to put the sprinkler under the tramp. Never a dull moment with these two clowns around.

Wrestling on the tramp with the sprinkler underneath.

Getting all soaped up. Don't ask.

Train.

Another train attempt.

Bruce tearin' it up.