Waterpark Fun

We had our annual trip to Deep River Waterpark on Sat. The trip included Gretchen, Emily, Liam, Riley, Kayden and I. It wasn't very busy so we didn't have to wait in line, that was really nice. It got a little cloudy by the end of the day but not too bad. Liam was a little frightened at the big slides but a bribe of ice cream and he went down screaming. We thought after he went down one he would be fine. Boy were we wrong he hated it, not even ice cream would get him up another one. Riley and kayden were old enough they could go down my them selves which they thought was really cool. Of course they had there stories to tell their mom about how they almost drowned in the water and no one cared! All in all in was a great day and it ended with a stick of sugar the kids enjoyed all the way home

Double 8

Dad has been pretty excited lately that on his birthday next month he will be 88! He has been asking me if it is September yet. His birthday is on a Friday, September 18. We are going to have a Mass for him on that day. I had thought the following Sunday would be when we could have a party for him. We have been talking about some old fashioned games ie. 3 legged race, egg toss, etc. for anyone so inclined. Dad probably won't be able to participate much, but he will enjoy watching. Will that day work for anyone who would plan to be here?

Day at the Park

This was a park in inday that we went to a couple weeks ago and forgot to put pictures up. We had a great time! We had a picnic lunch and then played on the play ground and water area too! Even the babies had a good time.

Babysitting

Arden came to visit today. He and I got to spend some quality time together while Emily and Drew went to the beach. When he arrived he was sleeping but as soon as his Mom and Dad left he was ready to play. We spent most of the time in the computer room where he played while I fixed up pictures on the computer. We had a little disagreement in the beggining because Arden didn't see why the computer had to stay plugged in while I used it. I learned after that to keep a better eye on the power cord. He played so hard that one time he had to take a quick nap on Lady's back (shown in the last picture).

Another Barn Story

Jennifer wanted to find a home for Allie Oops, her surprise foal, that is now a year and a half old. Although her mother is very easy going, Allie is quite the wild child. Jennifer has worked with her and can now walk her with a lead rope. A family came to look at her, and their teenage daughter was very excited. After they left, Jennifer told me the price went down... due to bad manners....she bit Jennifer! But luckily that didn't discourage them, and she is going to her new home this weekend!

Funny Story

Yesterday Riley and Kayden were over and really wanted to go down to the barn. I told them I was tired from the walk we just took, but maybe later. About 15 minutes later Uncle Chuck went and told the boys he was going to the barn to close it up for the night if they wanted to come. They were watching a very important show so they said they would meet him in the barn at the next commercial. So when the next commercial came on the boys ran to go to the barn. Kimi stopped them and said "Why do you want to go to the barn? What are you going to do there?" Riley replied with "Pet the horses, play with the cats, just talk and hang out." I guess that pretty much sums up life in the barn. They had a blast in the barn!
I have been thinking about his comment all day and it just makes me laugh everytime I hear it. It also make me realize how big Riley and Kayden are getting? Just thought I wiuld share the story with everyone.

Look what I found on the web

http://www.iusb.edu/~sbpsy/

This is a link to a photo of Esther's pscyhology research group. They have been studying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after receiving a $250,000 grant.