How do I sum up our trip to ND this year? Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! The kids flew airplanes. I mean, how can you top that?
We had a picnic in the park.
We went to Velva for their 4th of July parade. My favorite part was how the announcer named EVERY person in/on each float - no kidding. And, my second favorite part was the fact that the parade only paraded down 2 city blocks, so when we saw every entry they came around for a second go-round. Very cute.
Our trip could not be complete without a ride on the choo-choo (never mind that we ride the big one to get there/go home every year). Both of my kids are train lovers, and we are happy to oblige.
Great Grandpa Jay was transferred to a nursing home so he could attend rehab/physical therapy. While we were there, we got to see his new home-away-from-home.
I love this shot. I'm glad JD sat still long enough for me to take it.
JD really, truly believes that Papa's tractors are his too. And, despite the sheepish look on his face, this ride was an absolute highlight for him. Thanks for the ride, Papa!
Just a run in the park
I loved our attempt at mini-golf. A shows true potential for golf - which I can not take credit for. JD somehow lost his ball around hole 7, even though it was a bright orange color. A few holes were completely skipped, and no one kept score. But everyone left with smiles. A week later, we passed a glow golf business, and with all confidence A announced, "Oh yeah, we should play that. I'm good at it."
We enjoyed many an evening on the lawn. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes knew we were there.
I think we went to the "sprinkle park" three times this year. Every time, JD sat with me for a good 15 minutes saying he didn't want to get wet. Eventually he decided to give it a go, and then it took quite the convincing to get him out.
A was a pro. She did a little modeling for me, before she got completely soaked.
We went to the High Desert Museum this year, which was a first. My oldest child was quite convinced that she didn't like museums, which confused me, because I'm pretty sure I've never taken her to one. But she left singing a different tune and could not remember saying she didn't want to go in the first place. Maybe it was the outhouse that helped her make her decision?
We went with "the cousins" to the museum, but Ben stayed behind for his nap.
We spent lots of time in the pool. JD refused to "swim" with anyone other than Daddy, so John made many a trip across the pool leading the blue dolphin.
A really had a good time, especially when she realized it was absolutely impossible for her to sink since she was wearing a life jacket AND clinging to a floatie.
Before we left for Sun River, we had the cousins over for lunch. As you can tell, my kids were really shy and hesitant to show their true excitement.
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