farm country

we were lucky to spend an afternoon at the 

Thanksgiving Point Farm Country with some great friends

the kids loved it!

 meet Clancy

Miles loved Clancy

they were pals

 meet a scared Vivi

she didn't even sit on the cute pony long enough to get it's name

 but Vivi sure enjoyed feeding the little goats

and they in returned liked her (or the scraps of grain she found on the ground)

we had a blast and

we will for sure be back!

farmers

 one evening we went out to visit some family and check out the farm

Grandpa took us for a tractor ride in Uncle Dallas' tractor

 Miles loved it, and so did Grandpa

 Miles even wore his tractor hat

 Vivian fell asleep

my dad called the tractor "the big babysitter"

 thank you Uncle Dallas

we enjoyed not only your tractors but also your company

 thank you Tammy (aka, the cat lady) for all the kitty fun

I had no idea that she loved cats so much

she currently has 11 total right now

(it's a good thing you are married Tammy, or people might think things)

 aren't they a cute couple?

this picture cracks me up!

(I hope you don't hate me for posting this.)

while there we enjoyed this handsome man's company

needless to say it was a wonderful evening!
(thanks for the lemon crunch yogurt too, it was delicious!)

still here

Yes, we are alive. Just very busy. Here is a quick update...

 Vivi does this funny thing with her tongue where she sucks it in and clicks it. 

It's really funny. 

Except for when I'm trying to nurse her.

 Miles still adores Vivi.
 Yes she still has red hair.
See the proof?
I love it!

 Miles is getting so big so fast. 

I keep telling him that I'm going to put a brick on his head to keep him small. 

He thinks that's pretty funny. 

But I just might have to do it.

 I just love this photo of her. 

She is such a happy girl. 

What did we ever do with out her around?

Miles liked Halloween. 

He didn't really care for the candy though. 

After about 4 pieces he told me "Mom, I think I have enough of those already." 

He liked running around with friends more than the candy aspect. 

That's right Miles, remember that one for the future!

Hook & Ladder

The other night our friends invited us to their family restaurant here in town,

Hook & Ladder Co Fire Station #13.

It’s this small little burger joint where everyone knows everyone.

The best part is the whole place is all about fire trucks, fire fighting, or anything related to that matter.

After dinner we had the best treat.

We got to ride on one of the fire trucks.

Here are some highlights.

 

 

 

 

Who wouldn’t love their own personal ride on an old, pristine, and cute as a button fire truck?

We felt like we were in our own personal parade; celebrating the cool summer night.

We had a blast!

Thanks Harden's for a great night out!

hawaii highlights

I know I haven't posted anything in awhile. 

So here is Hawaii....

(warning long post)

first airplane ride....

Miles was great!

we love Grandpa

hiking....no we didn't see any wild pigs

"telephone pole" hike with Grandma Kelly 

doesn't she look like a professional guide? 

Miles loved hiking

swap meet treasures (Kayne style)

these two loved going for walks in their strollers....daily 

what?

these two became such good friends...

we love Emma

large machines + endless sand at the beach = a boy's dream

 

exploring the North Shore

Shimazu shave ice....yummmm!

I know they are huge huh.

One is a small the other a large.

Miles shared in the love of shave ice

Miles loved the huge fish

both my boys loving the beach

and more beach....

beach everyday for the Kelly's please

have you ever seen a black swan?

well I know where you can find a few

lizard hunting at Grandpa's

a daily thing for Miles and Emma

aren't they cute?

eating at the local market

our favorite thing about Hawaii...

Grandpa

ready for the flight home

but too tired to stay up

Santa Came

I know this is late, but better late than never right.Santa found us in the cold of Idaho.

He brought many of our favorite things. Specifically things that go VROOM, our favorite.

Family favorite knit footwear.  We ALL have them thanks to Mike and Mariko, and now Grandma.

Thanks Santa, Grandmas and Grandpa's and of course DaNeil and Kurtis!