This is just a bunch of the fun things we have been up to as of this last week. Of course I didn't capture them all, and they are not in the right order, but oh well :)
A bicycle built for two? Actually just one, but these inventive toddlers decided to use the storage bin as a chair. Berrick did a great job of pulling Hailee around all over!
These wild kids ran out into the horse pasture so their dads had to run in after them. It is crazy how quick these guys have gotten. They are going to keep their parents in shape!
We checked in on the ducks, geese, and chickens. Hailee as you know thinks they are cool, but totally doesn't need to touch them. Berrick on the other hand went crazy wild in there. He cornered the huge geese and would grab them. This is him carrying one around as his dad is trying to get him to let go! I got a side-ache from laughing so hard on this one!
Curt made some AMAZINGLY delicious dutch oven potatoes this past weekend. Hailee tried to help as much as possible. She really wants and needs a pair of gloves, but it might be another year before we can get a pair to fit her hands. Oh and notice the shorts. This was one of the few moments that was actually "summerish," and we couldn't waste it!
I also saw my first sundog this last weekend. It is a complete ring around the sun. Actually it is totally a rainbow. This is the best shot I could get of the really amazing natural art. I was told that when this occurs, a major rain storm will hit. Well it did and I was impressed.
Curtis and Christina came up and visited this past weekend. It is always so much fun when they are here. Hailee loves being with Nic and Trudy. She plays hard, and sleeps well. She does everything Nic does and Aunt Cathy knows it. She bought them both a chocolate milk. They were pretty cute walking around taking breaks and drinking their milk. They are pretty much awesome!
Curt and I were spliting our time between a Family Reunion in Island Park and helping out at home with Curtis and Christina. I had to dress Hailee in layers of her "work" clothes to stay warm at the reunion. She was initially wearing her overalls too, but it was too warm at Aunt Cathy's. We thought it was pretty crazy that the girls matched so well in their camo. It was really fun watching them play. Hailee is so good and loving with Trudy. She is learning how to share and how to be soft. We love Trudy and her sweet giggles. She was way fun, and Hailee points out all of the toys Trudy plays with.
The Hill Reunion is always on Memorial Day Weekend. I have been to several where it is warm and fun. I have also been to some where it was freezing cold/snowing/raining. This was a cold one. We still had fun and ate some good food, but it was cold. Curt and Hailee spent some time catching snow with their mouths. It was fun, but hopefully next year is a warm one!
We went to the cemetary on Saturday. Hailee loves visiting Heidi, Grandma Trudy, and Baby Crystal. She knows where they are and likes looking at the headstones. Hailee was named after my sister and she talks about her all of the time. I'm sure Hailee will learn much more over the years about these special people who passed before her.
Speaking of Hailee. She is growing up so fast! I couldn't believe how big she looked with her hair in braids and a backpack on. I can't imagine sending her off to kindergarten, but this picture sort of reminded me that it is not far off.
