Dino Building

My friend Claudeane had given me several of these dino kits when she was cleaning out several years ago.  I thought maybe the munchkins would enjoy building them since they are older.  They helped punch out the wood pieces, but left the building up to me.  Isabella loved the new long neck that I created.  Yes, she was right beside me the entire time during construction making sure I was doing it correctly!

Dino Kit

Me putting the dino together.

Isabella so excited about the new creation!

Cupcakes

We made cupcakes last week.  The munchkins did all the mixing of ingredients.  I just poured them into the liners for them.  Isabella found a baby bib to put on, since she couldn't find her apron. :) They had a great time frosting the cupcakes, but preferred not to eat the frosted ones.  They ate the cupcakes that we left without frosting.  Matt finally ended up eating the frosted ones.  Not for sure why this happened, they normally always go the frosted ones!

Isabella mixing up the cupcakes.

Getting the liners ready.

Frosting Time!

Yes, I still need more frosting.

Fourth of July in Wamego

It is now the middle of July, but I am just posting my Fourth of July pictures.  In the morning we went to the park to the small engine show and the car show.  In the evening we went to the parade downtown, and then went to our church's parking lot and watched the fireworks!

Watching the blacksmith

Scanning the engines at the engine show in the park.

Patriotic Hair!

Shelling corn the old fashion way

Isaac checking out the fire truck at the car show.

Isabella was already hot!

Daddy and his little ones!

Great picture of Isaac!

 

Just being silly before the parade.

Having a little popcorn during the show!

Watching intently!

Isabella only stayed awake for the first 15 minutes.

Crafting

This is the bird house Isaac built, but Isabella painted this past week.  What I really love is the cute little red bird that she painted on it! 

Isaac was also busy painting.  He had picked out wooden crosses at Hobby Lobby to paint and then give to family members.  He also painted a shelf that Isabella built. (I evidently didn't snap any pictures of yet.)

Marshall County Fair

We took the munchkins to the Marshall County Fair and Parade last night.  The highlight was of course the pedal tractor pull.  Isaac really wanted to do great so he could go to state again.  The boy was so nervous, but he pulled it off. He placed 2nd in the 6 year old division and gets to go to the state fair!  Isabella did awesome, too!  She placed 5th in her age group of about 30 five year olds.

Just chillin!

Don't I look like Isaac in his shades and hat?

Off to a great start!

Look at that concentration!

And he is off!

Isaac pulling hard!

Isaac with his second place medal!

She love any type of bird!

Randolph's 4th of July Celebration

Randolph always has their Fourth of July celebration the Saturday before the 4th.  This had to be the HOTTEST Fourth of July celebration that I can remember! It was over 100 and there was just no breeze. However, this did not seem to bother the kids at all.  They enjoyed the parade with their cousins.  Then it was time for the pedal tractor pull.  This was what Isaac had been waiting for. He was a little disappointed that he didn't get a ribbon, but he did a great job!  After the pull we decided to get out of the heat and go eat at Nelson's Landing in Leonardville.  This was a great idea!  However, while there rain clouds moved in and fireworks at Randolph were cancelled for the night.  There was a break in the lightning and the kids were able to use their carnival tickets and ride a few rides.

Allison, Isabella, Jeremy, William, and Isaac

Watching the parade go by.

Waiting for the pedal tractor pull.

Isabella's turn to pull.

Isabella had a full pull and received first place.  There were only two girls in her age division this year. 
I think the heat kept many away!

Isaac getting ready to pull.  He had a full pull the first time, but so didn't 4 other boys his age.  In the pull off he ended up in fourth place.  Of course this was a little disappointing to him.

Having fun on some rides!

Isaac enjoying the rides despite the rain.

Isabella didn't care either that she was getting wet.

Last T-Ball Game of the Season

Isaac and Isabella had their last t-ball game on June 30th.  They both enjoyed the season, especially when they got to bat last and run all the bases!  They both decided that  T-ball was just too much standing around and waiting. 

Isabella up to bat!

Isaac up to bat!

Just a few girls on the blue team!

You are suppose to be practicing your swing!