Bike Ride

Misti and I have been able to go on a few bike rides this summer and it has been great! We go along the path here in Syracuse down on the Bluff, so that makes it really nice. Benji has been nice enough to let us borrow their bike trailer to take either Ethan or Jaycee with us when we have them. We have done one or the other before, but today was the first day we took both of them. It was way heavier, than usual. :) Mary came with us today too and it's a good thing she did. For some reason, I had NO strength or energy to pull the trailer, so Misti needed Mary there to relieve her every once in a while. I don't know what my problem was, but I felt like I was gonna die pulling them. I'm just a wuss I guess! :) Anyway, it was quite fun, and we went farther this time than we had before, so it felt good. The kids liked it too, I think.

Jayce stylin' in her sunglasses!Getting ready for the ride...Aubree got to stay with Grandma, but she was outside watching us all get ready to go, and she had some wild hair that morning! But of course, she's still super cute! :)Posing for a picture...Ethan wanted to hold Aubree for a bit, and she liked being in there, too.Ethan is QUITE the poser, let me tell you! Jaycee had fallen asleep on his shoulder and kept whining as if she was uncomfortable, but would keep falling back asleep on his shoulder. When we stopped to take the picture because it was cute, he closed his eyes to pretend he was sleeping also! He's so funny! That's definitely a classic Ethan! :) He always makes me laugh!Enjoying the ride! Misti, Mary, Jaycee & Ethan!

Independence Day!!

I LOVE celebrating this day with family! Unfortunately...both Ryan and I had to work, so Jaycee went to the annual breakfast and parade with my mom! Thanks mom for taking her! After we got off work, we were able to meet up with them at Uncle Gary's and have a barbecue! It was great as always. Uncle Gary and Aunt Lyn are always such gracious hosts! Then we went to Ryan's parent's to visit for a bit before the fireworks. Despite the fact that we had to work...it was a great day! :)

Brooke, Jaycee, & Katie at the parade.Aunt Jill, Uncle Kent, & AndrewHappy Grandma & Cute Kirra!Ethan, Benji & AubreeClassic Uncle Gary :)Katie & Misti enjoying the heat!

Ethan & Jayce

Grandpa & AnitaWatching the parade.Isn't she too cute?!?!Again....too cute! :) You can't help but love her!Having so much fun!Look at her pretty necklace she got from the parade! She loved it.Awe...such a cute little family! :)Kirra & ShawnaThe bear she got from the Bukoos float...which she traded Ethan for his lamb later.......which she loved!Jumping on the tramp with Uncle Benji & Ethan at the BBQ at Uncle Gary's house.As good as we could get with a tired, hot little girl. :)Waiting for the fireworks...Aunt Terry & Classic Mom (on the phone).Uncle Gary & Aunt Lyn ready for the fireworks.So, Jaycee decided she was WAY too tired to stay awake long enough to SEE the fireworks. She fell asleep right before they started, and wouldn't wake up for them at all. We tried!

Zoo Fun!

My days off have now switched to Sunday/Monday, so since Mom & Misti were already going to be watching Cody and Benji's kids, we planned a trip to the Zoo. Jessica and Sierra ended up not being able to come, so we had all the other 6 grand kids, Grandma, Misti, Mary, & Me! It was quite fun! We were supposed to leave early in the morning so it wasn't hot.....two hours later....off we went! :) All the kids were really well behaved and had a good time I think! Aubree loved it, surprisingly!!! She was so cute! They loved seeing all the different animals, and we had a great time spending the day with all of them! :)

First thing in the morning...time for her first nap of the day...can't tell can ya?!?! :)Little Miss Kayani, ready to get out and see the animals!Little Miss Sunshine!!! She LOVED the Zoo!All the kids in front of the giant elephant. This thing makes noises, and Ethan was the first one over to it, and he jumped about 6 feet because it made some weird noise from sensing him there! It was hilarious!!!All but Grandma in front of the Rhino!This is how Mary held Kayani up to the windows to see the monkey's! I thought it was funny!Looking at the Zebras.The cheesy boys on the cooler...this was their ride and step stool! They had a great time together as you can see!Stopping for lunch. Yum! Yum!Can't see.....Peek-A-Boo!Best Buds!!!This is what she looked like most of the time! She's so stinkin' cute! :)Blowing kisses, mainly for Uncle Ryan, in front of the giraffes!For daddy! We love you, and wish you could've been there to see the giraffes with us! Mwah!!! :)These giraffes were eating, so I was hoping to get a little tongue for Ryan...but it didn't happen. :( As much as Ryan hates giraffes, they really always have been my favorite animal at the zoo, so sorry babe!

Owen matching up to the gorilla.Ethan sizing up.Talon's a little closer, but still not quite!"Wow! What the heck is that?"Grandma couldn't get out of all the pictures! he he he :) Acting like gorillas.Our three monkeys!Turning things around for once...we'd pull the three of them with the cooler and other bags, so Misti decided to have them pull her. It was pretty funny, but they did it with all the muscles in their bodies!Mom & I went to change Jaycee and Kayani, and when we came back we couldn't find the boys......hmmmm.........OH there they are! :) Such goofy little boys!Attack Aunt Misti!!!

Everyone was hot and tired and crashed on the way home, but we all had a wonderful day together at the zoo!!!