County Fair

We gave the kids a choice this year of going to Six Flags or going to the fair. The crazy kids chose to go to the fair much to Jason's disappointment. Even Kayla wanted to go to the fair. Anyway so that is what we did and I managed to get one pic of Kayla before she ran into some friends and took off with them for the rest of the night. We didn't hear from her until she needed money!! She did get on this ride willingly I might add and I might black mail her with this one day!

Kaden had a blast and was very adventerous.

Keaton had a great time too. We even managed to get him on a couple of the bigger rides this year. Some of them he liked and some he did not!!

This was a huge pirate ship that they climbed and then slide down. This one was a hit with the two of them.

This had to be the most boring ride at the fair. They were begging to get off by the end. It went so slow and they gave them a really long ride. I was afraid it was going to put them to sleep. we had a great time but next summer we are getting season passes to Six Flags!

Animal Safari

The kids had a couple days off of school in October so we decided to take them to the Pine Mountain Animal Safari. Jason took the day off work so he could join us. Don't you like our new ride?!

You rent these lovely vans and drive through the park and they have all sorts of animals that can and do come up to your car for food. They will take the food right out of your hand.

Keaton and Kaden loved to feed the deer. Those were their favorites and they were the calmest!

We saw cool zebras, giraffes, bulls, oxen, elk, buffalo, hogs, camels.

This guys tongue grossed me out. It reminded me of Jaba the hut's tongue off of star wars. I threw him his food!!

We all had a lot of fun and we liked it better than going to the zoo.

This is the ostrich that almost took some of Kayla's fingers off. We stayed away from them after that.

They also had a walk thru area where there were bears, monkeys, lions, tigers, and of course my favorite snakes to look at in their cages.

Aww! Isn't he cute?

Chomp!

Air Show

We took the boys to an air show up at Dobbins AirForce Base in October. It was free and very popular. Tons of people were there. In fact we were supposed to go on Saturday with Jenny and Ben and Greg and Lara but we had to turn around and go back home because it would have taken us too long to get in and we had to get back for the kids soccer games that afternoon. We came back on Sunday when we could enjoy ourselves and not have to worry about the time so much.

We had a blast touring some of the jets and watching the jets!

They got to sith in this jet and try on the helmets. We were lucky because we got in lint right before they were shutting it down so Keaton and Kaden were the last ones to get to do it.

Kaden's helmet is a little big!

Utah Trip Part 1

We went to The Stadium of fire for the 4th of July. Carrie Underwood was singing as well as bands playing and a huge fireworks show. It was awesome! Unfortunately, Kaden was sick that day so Jason and I took turns holding him during the show.

It was packed but it was so fun to do something different and fun on July 4th!

The boys were at it again! Throwing rocks is their favorite thing to do. Utah has lots of fun creeks and waterfalls for them to throw the rocks in. Poor Kayla is always outnumbered and has to do what the boys want to do. Lucky for her her aunts and uncles are so good to her and makes sure she always has a good time!

Kayla likes to take pictures of herself and she is showing off her new hairdo!

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Very intense game!

Strike Baby!

Mama T is showing us how its done.

Keaton and his very fun great grandma!

Our Utah Trip Part 2

This is a little hiking expedition we went on and Jeff was having to fight off the girls!

Down by the waterfalls. Do we look cold yet? We were a little under dressed for the trip up in the mountains. It was cold. By the time we reached the top of the mountain our car said it was 48 degrees outside. A little chilly for shorts and a t shirt.

Kayla and momma enjoying the views and trying to stay warm.

Curtis was a trooper and still gets around pretty good considering he has to use the crutches.

My kids really enjoy hiking especially Keaton. He takes after his dad and always has a good time.

Say Cheese!!!

We celebrated Jason's grandmother turning 80 with a very special dinner with her family. It was good to see everyone on the Tolsma side and share her special day with her! I hope I am just as fun and adventurous as she is when I turn 80!

What a cute couple they make!

The birthday girl and her son Curtis

We all came in especially for her birthday.

Jason's brother and sisters with their dad.

She is lucky to have such a big family that cares about her so much!

Cute picture of JoJ o and Grandma Tolsma

I love this picture of my two little monkeys. Don't they look sweet and innocent?

Cousin Tyler joins in. They don't look a lot like cousins but they sure act like each other and always have a blast when their together.

Aunt JoAnna and Uncle Robert treated Keaton and took him to the nickelcade for his birthday. All the games take nickels instead of quarters. We were here for a long time and everyone had a blast.

Aunt Jo is enjoying herself.

Shooting some hoops!

Everyone got in on the fun. As parents we don't get to play arcade games very often. We're always saving our quarters for the kids.

Tyler and Kaden riding in their hot rods!

The boys throwing rocks in the water at Zions National Park. They had an awesome time and we had a hard time getting them out of the water even though it was freezing cold on their little feet. What is it with boys and rocks?