Happiness is family: May 2011

We have now been to Patches Creamery four times. This may sound strange, but the kids don't really enjoy the ice cream, as much as they enjoy feeding and petting the animals.

On our way there, Em fell asleep in the car.

Jacks was wide awake and could not wait until we arrived. Unfortunately, his clothes were wet from Grammi's, so we was going pantless.

As soon as we arrived, we headed in for our goat food and ice cream. The kids shared a cone because we always buy 2 (one for each and we always throw 2 cones away.) Em is a wonderful big sister and does a fantastic job of taking care of her brother.

After their cone was finished, the kids were enjoying watching the animals. Jackson "calls" out to them.

As we was walking up to them to get a closer look, he lost his footing and had to quick catch his balance by squatting. He hates grass, so he will do anything to not hit the ground.

The kids finished up the visit by feeding the animals. At one point Jacks fell to the ground (see above) and Em came back and helped him up so he could get closer to the animals.

I just had to finish up the post with this picture:)

Another weekend was spent at Mimi and Pop's house...we wouldn't want it any other way!

This car ride, we spent over 3 hours in the car. The kids were great...mom and dad, were not:( As soon as we arrived, the kids wanted to play with Mimi, Pop, and Uncle Toddy. They had dinner waiting for us, we ate, played, and loved every minute of it. When Doodle was asked, "Who are you sleeping with tonight?" She replied, "Mimi and Pop!" Lucky Mimi and Poppy, got to sleep with Em. Bedtime approached...we were ready!

Saturday morning came early. The kids were up early. It couldn't have had anything to do with the fact we were going to the opening day of Knoebel's...could it?? Em woke up at 6:00 saying, "We're going to Knoebel's!!!!" Mim's and Pop (I'm sure:)) loved it.

We got the kids ready and were off to fun in the sun at Knoebel's.

We were finally in the park to buy our handstamps. It was BOGO...and you should have seen the wait. Lucky for us, Mimi and Grandma waited in line, so the kids could get some rides in. We went straight to the carousel. All the kids rode!

We quick hopped on another ride...the girls were having a GRAND OLE time!

Pop was in his glory walking Allie around. We had to make sure he was fully aware of the rules...keep a cell phone on you at all times and always answer it. (He tents to wander off too far, and we then are never able to find him.)