Racing for Dad of the Year!!

To show Charlie that he is in the runnings for Dad of the Year we traveled to Canterbury Downs to see the races on Sunday...

This was our first big adventure to an event with the two kids and it went well. Lydia loved seeing the horses run and then get sprayed down with a hose. She said they were getting a shower. We placed a few bets to have a horse to cheer for, but didn't win anything. Elijah enjoyed looking at all of the people, smiling at a little girl sitting behind us and riding in the baby bjorn.

Exciting happenings...

Elijah eat his first oatmeal on Saturday. He was definately ready for food and has done well each day having lunch with us. Lydia now feeds her baby oatmeal too. :)

We had a bonfire and made smores with my parents sunday night. Lydia liked sitting in her kid sized chair and I loved eating a yummy messy treat.

Elijah got his hair cut with the rest of the family yesterday. Just like his big sister he sat real still while Cherre trimed it up. Too cute now!! Looks like a little boy :)

We have been enjoying the typical summer trips to the park. Lydia and Eli both like the swings. Today we headed out even with rain threatening clouds. Our friends Katie and Abby did a great job pushing the kids.

Rain Rain Go Away...

Rain Rain Go Away! Don't Come Back for a long long time!! So I try not to let the weather rule my life, but enough already. We have plenty of rain for the crops and gardens. It's time for a trip to the swimming pool.

To brighten my mood today I looked back on the camera and found this picture obviously taken on a sunny day. A couple weeks ago on a rainy Friday we went to the creative play place and Lydia got to plant a flower. You've got to love the style of this adorable two year old... Who wouldn't wear green knee high rain boots with blue crop pants? :)
On a different day we ventured outside to help pick up sticks from a tree my dad cut down. Here Elijah and I are smiling for the camera. Lydia actually saw the tree come down and still talks about it. "Papa tree down" we hear all the time. What a memory!
Mister Smiles... Elijah is always smiling and sticking his tongue out. Here is a great picture capturing his easy going personality.

He is also on the go. Even though he doesn't crawl yet, he doesn't stay in one spot for long. We lay him on the floor to play on his mat with toys and pretty soon the mat is on top of him :)