Another weekend of playing on the playset

Now that's a happy kid!

We finally set up the swing set that was graciously given to us by some friends of friends (Grayson loves it)

We enjoyed the wild life of Lake Ada by searching for toads.

We enjoyed the Turtle Races in Nisswa, Mn. We didn't win but we sure had a good time.

Grayson was jumping while cheering on his turtle

Grayson wanted to feed his cousin Breleigh all the time. He thought she was pretty neat.



Grayson loved to torment his cousin Helaina...they act more like siblings every time they are together

There was even time for a game of Mario Kart...it wasn't about who won...it was about who fell off the track more!

My very own "yellow ears"

Grayson usually wears Papa's "yellow ears" but Papa surprised Grayson with his own pair.

It is important to wear ear protection when mowing the lawn, working construction and sometimes just riding around on a bike in the garage.

4th of July Fun

There were lots of activities while on vacation...riding bikes

Tubing on the giant air mattress type tube.

Construction projects

When the days were cooler we played with water on the driveway

We walked in the Quad Cities Race for the Cure

Grayson and Helaina walked in the rain to support Nana in the Race for the Cure...

It was a big day...helping to celebrate 10 years cancer free.

Look at all those people and it was raining too.

One of our favorite Cancer Survivors

Auntie Dingo made the kids shirts...they looked so cute.

Is this Spring?

We had a great weekend but it didn't feel like June. Before Grayson started playing Tee Ball he was wearing mittens. WOW. It felt like fall.

Grayson attended his first piano recital for his cousin Paris on Friday night and he spent a lot of quality time with Papa while Mommy and Nana ran some much needed errands.

Memorial Weekend Fun

Grayson helped Daddy spread "dirt" in the yard to prepare for grass seed. It was a big job but someone had to do it.

Mom and Dad got a new toy for up at the lake. It got a lot use its first weekend...if you need a ride...just call the "Lakeview Shuttle"

Mom picking up Grant for lunch.

Grayson and Papa enjoying some frosting together.

It was a great weekend up north enjoying the new shuttle and being with family and friends.

Grayson discovers Tee Ball

Family is so fun

This is Grayson's cousin. We spent the day with him on Sunday! We had such a nice time.

Vacation to Walt Disney World

We had a wonderful time in Florida at Disney World. We went to all four Disney parks and enjoyed watching Grayson experience "The Magic"





We met some interesting characters along the way.




















Grayson's favorite ride was the "Race Cars"...he was an excellent driver.


Grayson fell in love with these water bottle fans...we thought the fascination would fade but after 3 days we finally gave in and he got his wish!




















We stayed at the Animal Kingdom lodge where there are wild animals roaming around the grounds...Grayson is admiring a giraffe in the background.

Grayson met his favorite celebrity "Lightening McQueen".

We had lunch at our favorite Japanese restaurant where Grayson learned to eat with his slightly modified Chop Sticks.

Happy Easter

Cabin Work and Fun

Grayson's Room at the cabin. He told us the second bed was for Helaina

Grayson is pretending to be asleep.

Dad and Grant working on the island

It is almost done. Now we just need some supports and trim and we will be set.