Frying Pan Park

We headed to Frying Pan Farm Park this morning. Kellan has been asking to go and take Daddy since he didn't get to come with us last time we went. It was fun to see all the babies we saw last time, not so small anymore. But there were new babies to see. Henry especially like the baby chicks, right at eye level for him.

Kellan liked the big horses that were so gentle. We of course had to check out the pen of baby pigs a few times too.

We picnicked in the grass while watching the horse auction. Then jumped on the carousel for a ride. Henry wasn't so sure about it. Kellan loved it!

We had a hard time getting Henry off the tractors!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Daddy's Day!! Since we all slept in the same room, we all were up with the early riser, Henry. We quietly went to the living room so we wouldn't wake G'ma and G'pa to give Daddy his presents. I made him a mini photo/brag book for him to keep at his office. The boys enjoyed looking at it all together.

Daddy and his boys! :)

I made a yummy breakfast for everyone before we had to pack up and head back to VA. A few family photos before departing.

I really didn't want to drive home on Father's Day, but Tim couldn't miss another day at work and he insisted he was okay with this. Well, I was thinking we'd be home in time for a nice dinner. Nope, not in the plans this day. First time in the 11 years we've lived in VA have we had to sit on the highway for 3 hours due to an accident. Thankfully it wasn't raining (or snowing), so we got out, along with everyone else, and played in the road. I don't think the boys will ever look at a highway the same again! Good thing Daddy always travels with a bat and a ball. Kellan and Daddy played a bit of baseball, while Mommy kept Henry from eating roadside rocks! We met several other little kids and before long, they were all running around. It was actually quite comical! I can't imagine if they had to sit in their carseats for that length of time!

Harmony was along for the ride too and she did great! We let her out a few times too. We had to eat our Father's Day dinner at Wendy's once we got back on the road. 11 hours later, we pulled into our driveway around 10 pm with 2 boys sound asleep. Whew, what an exhausting trip!
Oh, and more than half way home, Tim informs me that he left his work laptop in his parents closet. Are you kidding me?? So we could have stayed until Monday anyway!! AGH! I still love you honey, you are the best hubby and greatest father to our boys!

To Ohio, Again!

Packed up and ready at 7am!

Off to Ohio again to help with the big move for Tim's parents. First stop is to drop Kellan, Henry and Mommy off at G'ma Lanz's house. I stayed there with the kids while Tim helped with the actual move. I didn't want the kids getting in the way, which they are so good at doing. So we had fun playing with the cousins, grandparents, etc for a couple days. G'ma and G'pa have so many neat toys plus a big back yard to run around in. There is no need to go anywhere else when "home". Kellan and G'pa had a wrestling match that Henry wanted in on too. Henry was fascinated by the front loader G'pa had parked in his driveway.

Boxes everywhere! We all pitched in and unpacked a few. I think we got them at least 50% -75% unpacked in just the few short days we were there. We enjoyed exploring their new community, even spending an hour at the pool. The boys loved it! G'ma enjoys looking out her big windows and watching the family of baby ducklings waddling by.

Kellan cleaning their mirror....with his tongue. Eww!

Winding down with a bbq. Love their patio!

A cleaned up, box free living room. A view of their new home.

The Wheels on the Bike...

Henry's ready for his bike ride. Both boys get very excited when we bring out the big bikes. We recently got a new bike seat so that we have one for each. This will probably be the last summer for Kellan's since he's getting too big.

Ready to go Mom and Dad.

A ride to the park is always fun. We leisurely biked around Leesburg, although it didn't feel so leisurely at times when I was huffing and puffing up the hills. My mantra is always the same as the little blue engine: I think I can, I think I can.... :)

When Mom and Dad are Away....

Mommy and Daddy are so lucky to have a wonderful family willing to travel to us and take care of our kids, so that we can fly to FL for a wedding and some r&r! Kellan was counting down the days until his cousins came. When he woke up Thursday morning, they were already here and Kellan says, "Mommy, are you leaving now?" Ok, I guess we won't be missed!! Henry on the other hand knew something was up because he clung to me the whole day with blankie in one hand and binkie in the other. Momma's boy! All was good, the boys had so much fun with their cousins: Nick, Noah, Devan and Jayde, Auntie Darlene and Uncle Jeff.

Waiting to get into the swim park.

Let's test it out. Yep, it's cold and wet!!

After a long day in the sun and water, Kellan fell right to sleep on Jayde's shoulder. Love that picture!

The Lanz cousins all had to leave before we got back, but G'ma and G'pa came to the rescue. Jayde decided to stay a couple more days. She's a great helper with Henry and playmate to Kellan. She was upset and crying one evening after talking to her Mom on the phone. Kellan says to her "It's okay Jayde, your Mommy will be back in a couple weeks". Oops Kellan, I think you meant days! ;)


Nothing like a few mud pies to end the evening. Henry took it quite literally and decided to sample one. Ick! Good thing it's bath night!

The evening we got home, we had a mini birthday party for G'pa's 75th birthday the following day. Kellan sang and helped G'pa blow out his candles. We all enjoyed some yummy cake and ice cream! Kellan told me several times after we got home, "Mommy, I was missin you!" followed by several hugs and kisses. And Henry wouldn't even think about letting me put him down, even for a second! It's good to know I'm missed sometimes!! :)