Big Fish

Before we left, the boys just had to go fishing. They went in the rain, and I am so happy they did. JAMES LOVED IT. That is an under statement. He stayed right with Papa and Dad for the 2 hours they were gone. He would not touch the fish, but he loved watching them. James keeps saying how Papa catches big fish and dad catches babies. Both fish looked to be a good size, but you just have to love James. Jon loves that James has such an interest in fishing! 

Papa and the BIG fish

Daddy and the baby fish

1st Offical Camping trip and Birthday

For memorial weekend we decided to go camping and spend time at my parents house. We got there Thursday afternoon, set up camp and just chilled. It was a little cold, but not to bad. Then it rained ALL NIGHT. Therefore on Friday it rained on and off until the afternoon. It made it hard for the kids and I to get a lot done. We thought about going home early, I am so glad we didn't. After lunch it was nothing but blues skies. It was so beautiful. We all had a lot of fun. We went to the creek to try and catch minnow's to bring them back to the pond, did some fishing, and just drove around. We came home Saturday late afternoon. I was so proud of the kids, they were great troopers. We have a job to help cut small tress down. James loved going around with the "loppers" to get all the bad trees. I truly hope they continue to love being outside and love working as a family. I wish I could of gotten some working pictures, but with the weather I was happy to get what I did. 

Saturday was just chilled around the house. James loved chasing the chickens and cats. Millie loved running around and eating the rocks. It was Millie's 1 year birthday on Saturday but we did not celebrate until Sunday. 

Sunday morning came, we went to church and the speakers did not show up. This is a big deal because there were about 12 of us total. Jon gave a great talk that he only had minutes to prepare for. James loved primary with Grandma. After church we took naps and celebrated Millie's birthday. She did not care that much about opening presents, and she did not care much for the cupcakes either. She was so tired, all she did was rub it in her eyes. Poor Girl. We love the little lady she is growing into. She did great camping even though she had 4 teeth on top working on coming in (including canines). She is starting to get feisty with James. She fights back when he takes a toy, and is working on taking toys from him. She even tries to pull him down. She is still super happy, and a great sleeper. We love the spirit that she brings into our house.

Watching the deer

Yes she did eat that whole pancake

Smelling Mint

Petting Foxy on the hill

    

 

Strawberries!!

Our strawberries are really coming in. We love going out each night and picking a bunch. James is learning fast which ones are ready and which ones are not quite there. Millie just likes to wander around. We also love checking the progress of our other plants. I love that we have a garden, I love that our kids are interested in it, and I love that we are always learning. 

Typical, fighting over the bowl

Looking at peas

Favorite Spot

I often find Millie just chillin out under this table. It is her favorite spot in the whole house. She never is alone for too long, James finds her and they play together. I love that she loves the simple things! 

New Dress and baby

Grandma and Papa got Millie 2 new dresses that are size 2T. We wanted to try them on to see when she could wear them. They fit really good, just a little long. Well while trying them on, James wanted to try one on as well. He loved dancing and playing around, that is until dad told him dresses are for girls. Then he promptly started throwing a fit wanting the dress off. Millie got his baby back at Christmas, but has just started wanting to play with it. She now takes it everywhere, she is turning into quite the little girl! 

Millie wanted to run with the dress, then wear it

Showing off his pretty dress

Giving the baby a binky

A work of Art

James is really starting to enjoy coloring by himself. He colored this and explained it was Grandma and the birds. Grandma is in pink, and the birds are black. Its a good start :) 

Reading

An attempt to reading a book to both kids at the same time... 

1st Day Trip

We went down to visit my parents, and had to spend a day at "the property". We wanted to see how the kids would do. They had a blast, even Millie. She had a hard time walking in a few spots, but did very well. James just wanted to keep up with Dad and Papa. We started off the day with a little work (surprise!, had lunch, then went fishing and driving around. James just had to ride the 4-wheeler with Papa, and loves watching the big boys fish. Millie just wanted to be free. We can't wait to take them out again and see how they do sleeping over night! 

After Lunch

Eating Dirt

James and Sage looking for chipmunks

Looking for Frogs

Surprise she has something in her mouth!

The best one I could get with both kids

Waiting for Papa to go on a ride