Painting the Front Porch

Last week I spent several morning scraping the paint off my front porch.  Isaac and Isabella helped just enough to find out that it was not a very fun job.  Instead they started asking when can they help paint.  I told them they couldn't help prime since it was oil based paint.  However, today we put the latex second coat on and they were ready to help out!  I figured that an old hand me down KU shirt was the perfect shirt for Isaac to get a little paint on!

My little helpers helping!

The rule was to use a LITTLE paint on your brush.

Isabella was the first one to stop painting. 

She decided that there was not another brush she wanted to try out.

Once Isaac went to play in the sandbox with Bella I started painting a lot faster!

However, they both did fairly well, with no major paint spills on them, each other, me, the house, or the concrete.

Wheat Harvest

I know wheat harvest occurred back at the end of June, however I never did get a video made. 

Isabella now gets her fair share of time in the combine.  The funny thing is that she and Isaac both fell asleep while riding in the combine in the afternoon at wheat harvest.  Isabella said she kept waking up when her head hit the side window.  Grandpa pulled over when they were close to road so she could go back to the farm.  Uncle John and Isaac just rested on a blanket under the grain cart after Isaac kept falling asleep in the combine. 

Riley County Pedal Tractor Pull

Isaac participated in the Riley County Pedal Tractor Pull on Thursday, July 22nd.  He thought he didn't do so great because he never made it to the end of the arena.  However, he made it a great deal farther than any other four year old.  Which was enough to give him first place and the opportunity to participate in the Kansas State Fair Pedal Tractor Pull in September!

Issac with his first place tractor trophy.  (The 4 represents the age group.)

Isaac with the second and third place winners, who happened to be twin girls.

Watching others compete.

As a fair board member Uncle John helped with the pedal tractor pull.

The little monkeys took in a couple of rides at the carnival.

Waiting patiently for the airplane ride.

Crown Center Plaza - Kansas City

On Friday afternoon after Isaac's apointment at Children's Mercy we all went down to Crown Center Plaza.  Our mission was to take the kids to Kaleidoscope.  It is a fun educational place where kids can create all types of art projects.  It is funded through Hallmark.  Kids of all ages have fun creating.

Children's Mercy Checkup

Isaac had his one year post check up last week from having his left kidney removed last year. It was an enjoyable appointment since there were no needles involved or fasting before hand. He did need a full bladder for his ultra sound, but that was a breeze to do!

The good news is we didn't have to travel downtown Kansas City for Isaac's appointment.  We were able to see the urologist at Children's Mercy South in Overland Park.  We always seem to take a wrong term going downtown Kansas City.

They have great toys in the waiting room.

Isaac watching the vehicles go by on the highway. 

Dr. Murphy's office is on the fourth floor, so it made for great viewing.

View out the window.

Isaac passing the time.

The good news is that everything looked great!  His right kidney is functioning well on it own.  He won't need to see Dr. Murphy for another three years!

Harvesting Sweet Corn

It was harvest time yesterday at the Wilber's. It was a cloudy morning and somewhat comfortable outside! Which is a switch to waking up with 80 degree temperatures.

Isaac was ready to harvest the sweet corn on Monday morning.

Matt picked the corn and Isaac's job was to put the ears into the wheel barrel.

Working as a team.

Matt and Isaac had a great production line going.
 

Isabella told us she was not into harvesting.

She played the recorder out  in yard.  This is a much better option than playing in the house. 

You should hear the music when they BOTH decide to play!

Instead she ran around the yard with the corn stalks, like she was in a parade.

She did love the little worms we found in the corn. She had a entire worm collection.
There were mommy, daddy, brother, and sister worms.

Even though it looks like she is about to step on the worms, she didn't. They were a family.

Issac helping us husk the corn.

Isabella taking a bite!

Isaac enjoyed the corn of the cob. He LOVED it!

Sunday at the Museum

A week ago we went up to Belleville for a Sunday afternoon. Grandma and Grandpa Wilber were volunteering at the museum that afternoon. Everyone came and enjoyed lunch at the museum and then went exploring. Isaac of course REALLY loved the tool room and the ag building. Isabella thought the old doll buggies and high chairs were very cute. She also was facinated at the turtle shell. She kept on telling everyone that the turtle lost his home. They both enjoyed going out to tour the old caboose, school house, log cabin, and church with Aunt Debbie and Aunt Chris.