Sunday, July 25, 2010

Short Trips Away

We always love taking mini-vacations to Mimi and Pop's. I consider it a vacation, because my parents, and brother included, always help with taking care of the kids. Whether it is doing meals, taking them in the morning so I can sleep in, or playing with them, it is a GREAT BIG help!!

For Emma and Jackson it is a vacation, because they get to do many things there, that they don't here at home.

The first night, we went to Auntie Jessie's house to go swimming and feed the horses.

Jacks loved the swimming part.



Em loved the horses part.






It was funny because while we were there, 4 teenage boys were swimming and jumping out of the playhouse. Well, you-know-who, who has no fear, wanted to do the same thing. We had to say, "No!!"

Pop and Uncle Toddy always take Em up to see the cows. Emma insists on driving the Mule.. She loves all animals, and especially farm animals. We all say that she is going to join the 4-H and FFA.



She loves showing me the "Big Cow" and I loved showing her the "Baby Cow."



Ellie was fortunate enough to have feet big enough to fit in cool shoes. Em's feet are now growing, and she is proud to show off her (Ellie's) cow boots...hot stuff!


Like Pop, like Emma.


Ride 'em Cowboy!



The night before we came home, we took the kids to the local fair. July starts fair season for us. Last year, we went to fairs all the way in Southern Lancaster County...we are fair goers.

Jacks and Em loved the fair.


From the animals...


...to the rides. She LOVED riding the rides with Mimi. Mimi is lots of fun!!






Jackson always gets to do the fun stuff...watch.


The funniest part, was when we were walking through the goat section and the goats were Baaing at Em, and she did it right back. She is a hoot!!


We left the fair, and all anyone could say was how great the kids were. I am told on a daily basis how great my kids are!! I would have to agree.

Overall, it was a GREAT time!!! We love going to Mimi and Pop's.

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