Silver Dollar City

Jill and I decided to take Lindsey and Cadyn one last time to Silver Dollar City before the weather was to cold, last Saturday. What made it even better, was Jill had gotten some free passes from a family friend and since Lindsey and I already had season passes, it was going to cost us nothing to get in. Jill's mom kept Camryn and Aunt Jill kept Kaylin for me. So it was just the four of us. We only rode one wet ride and Lindsey and I rode Powder Keg. Most of the time we stayed in the area where most of the kiddy rides are. I think they both had fun but by the end of the day they were ready to go. Maybe we will all go back during the Christmas time.

This is a catepiller ride in the Kiddy area. They thought they were big stuff because they go to stand in line by themselves and ride by themselves. Kaylin and Camryn would have loved it, but there is that "standing in line waiting our turn and not wanting to get off"thing. Jill and I were glad we did not bring them this time. Maybe next year.

The Jailbirds

As we were leaving we passed by the Silver Dollar City jail. We tought it would be funny get a picture. We should have put them there earlier in the day and come back and get them when it was time to go. Just kidding.

Tailgator

Last Friday night was the annual tailgator at Lindsey's school. So Jill and I loaded up all the kids and went. They had popcorn, snowcones, popcicle, blow up jumpers, rock wall, face panting, and a whole lot more. It was fun to watch the kids have fun. When we first got there we immediately got in line for the jumping things. It was a good idea because by the time we were through the lines were so long, it would have been a long wait. After they played we got in line for the Chick-fil-A dinner. Then the kids wanted popcor and popcicles. By the time we did all that the little kids were ready to go. It was gettin close bedtime. It was fun, we will probably go again next year.

Lindsey and Cadyn go the picture taken with the Chick-fil-A cow.

Lindsey sliding down

Kaylin taking her turn. She had fun. Afterwards she had the hard time of learning you had to get off.

The two "brats" confined to the strollers. They enjoyed jumping on the blow ups, but just could not grasp you had to wait in line for your turn. They would throw a pitching fit. Jill and I used all the energy we had to contain them. So they got to sit and watch until Lindsey and Cadyn were done.

Lindsey wanted to climb the rock wall. She did not get very far, but I am proud of her for wanting to try. Way to go Lindsey!!!!

County Fair

Last Friday night we went to the County Fair. It has been an annual event since Lindsey was born. NO, we did not kill any baby chicks this year. For those who know about how Lindsey killed a baby chick one year, Kaylin was nice to them. We met the Merediths at McDonald's in Centerton, ate dinner and headed to the fair. It was fun to watch the kids ride the rides but it did seem a little short on rides for kids this year. While we were there big black clouds loomed towards the south, yep it rained on us. Not for long, we did not get to wet. But before we could make it back to our cars a couple of hours later it was raining pretty good and we were all soaked by the time we got back to the cars.

Getting tickets for the rides.

Cadyn and Lindsey going down the big slide. Cadyn was a little nervous at first then he got the courage up to go down the slide. They were having fun.

Lindsey doing a big wheelie on the motorcycle ride.

Kaylin did get to ride one ride. Jeff took her on the merry-go-round. She had fun. Next year she will get to ride more.

Also, while we were there we ran into Lindsey's friend Erika and her parents. Lindsey and Erika have known each other since they were babies. They have been together in the same day care until they went to Kindergarten last year. We still keep in touch with Erika, and months can go by until they see each other again and when they do it is like they see each other day at school. They don't miss a beat. I think they will be friends for a long time. It was good seeing you Erika, Natalie and Brian.

Gettin' Ready for School

We were messing around in Lindsey's room one night and we had out this little backpack she had gotten a few years ago. It is so little and cute. Kaylin had an interest in it, so I thought I would put it on her. As you can see in the picture the backpack is just as big as she is. I told her to go show Daddy and that is just what she did. She marched herself down the hallway to our bedroom to show Daddy. It was so cute I just thought I would share. She thought she was big stuff.

This will probably be our first day of school picture. Just she will have on regular clothes. Oh, yes the nigh night will be there. Just kidding, I hope we have broken the nigh night habit by then.

Last Camping Trip for the Year

See I told you I would only post about every couple of weeks or so. Sorry for delaying any entertainment our family provides for you.


Anyways on with the blog. Like I started we took our last camping trip of the year a couple of weeks ago, and boy am I glad it was the last. It was relaxing, but we were busy. We went out on Thursday night and got up early Friday morning. Lindsey still had school and Jeff and I still had to come into work. It was a long day because I knew I was going to get to relax a little for the weekend and not have to worry about anything with the house work. Well, Jeff got up Saturday morning and went fishing. The girls and I layed around for a little and then I figured I would get up and start getting things ready for breakfast. Lindsey was riding her bike and Kaylin was "helping" me. I asked Lindsey to watch her for just a minute, her reaction was typical of any six year old "AW MOM". So I took Kaylin inside with me in the camper, it was a cool morning so I just had the screen door open. And if you just think screen door, camper screen door and 15 month old. Yep you guess it, just one little push from Kaylin and the door flung open and down she rolled 3 metal steps, with non-slip gritty pading on them. When I got to the door she was already at the bottom. Her face looked like someone had taken sandpaper and just sanded her face. Crying did not last long. She is one tough little booger. After that I was able to get breakfast started. The day went by pretty fast and that late afternoon we came in to Camryn's birthday party and headed back out later that evening. It stormed early Sunday morning but it was clear by the time it was time to get up. We ate breakfast and loaded everything up and came home. It was a quick weekend, but it was nice to get away for one last time for summer.

This is how Kaylin spent most of her time when we were outside. She loves that wagon. If she had someone to pull all day, she would ride all day.

It was getting dark when I took this picture, but Lindsey rode the tires off her bike that weekend. She would get going fast and then skid on her tires. She has bald spots on the back tire. We are going to have to replace before to long. She has really just gotten the hang of riding a bike this summer. She has come a long way in just a couple of months

Relaxing Labor Day Weekend

We did not do much this weekend. We just kind of hung out at home. The girls played outside all weekend long and I did catch up on house work. Jeff powerwashed the whole outside of the house. Living on a dirt road it can get pretty dirty. Saturday afternoon I went to the store to get groceries, Jeff called me to see what I was getting for dinner and we decided on brats. So we got them grilled and ate on the deck and listened to the Razorback game. It was a nail biter, but I am glad they won. Hope they play better in two weeks or it will be a bad thing. While we were cooking the girls were playing on the swing set. I think the swing set gets more play time now that Kaylin likes to play on it. She has become our little monkey climber. While playing she ate dirt, grass and Jeff said she also ate rocks. This girl will eat anything.

Our little female version of PIGPEN!!! They were have a ball playing. I pull this picture up on my desktop and you can really see all of the dirt and grass.

Here is out little monkey. We really have to watch her now, because when she is outside she will disappear around the house and before we know it she is climbing up the ladder. She just started this, this weekend. She is really trying to do what ever big sis does now. She is catching up fast.

Sunday we went to my mom's for burgers and hot dogs. Scotty, Leann, Emma and Cannon came. Cannon is getting bigger, but he is so stinkin skinny. He is a cutie. Can not wait for his birthday at the end of the month.
Today Jeff finished the house and I took the girls to the mall to walk a round and I had to return something to The Children's place. We got some jeans for both of them and they played on the little play park. Like I said not a big weekend. We are getting ready to go camping this coming weekend. We tried to get a place for this weekend but could not find a place open. This will probably be our last outing for the year. Next year will have to break the new camper in real good. Hope everyone had a great week and try to stay dry this week. Hopefully Gustav won't bring to much rain.