First Day of Pre-School

Braden had his first day of Pre-School back in September.....we had to have a little photo shoot....with a few funny faces. We can't forget his favorite part of starting...the spiderman lunch box. Thanks Becca!~

Playin at the Park

Okay, this photo is just a random one.....but the ones below are from our outing to the park today with Auntie Meg, KK, and Emma.

These babies kept trying to escape to the wood chips.

This is Kaylee not smiling for the picture...Aunt Meg and I did a good job though.

We had fun being in the sun...just can't get enough of this great summer weather (finally). Ya, none of the kids are paying any attention to Auntie Meg with the camera, or at least are not smiling. Emma was doing such a good job walking today....we kept practicing with her. Emmitt does a great job of standing but he is a little too laid back and doesn't seem to care too much. On a happier note he cut his 8th tooth today, this explains his super grumpy behavior the past two days. Emmitt also turned 15 months yesterday! He is starting to look so old.

Labor Day 2011

For Labor Day we took a little family vacation...to our backyard. We set up the tent and attempted to stay the night there on Friday. Braden was so excited about the tent he was up just about every two minutes. So we roasted marshmellows over our charcoal chimney and called it a night. Braden slept in his bed with a sleeping bag instead. SO much for our camp out. It was still fun! The next morning we went to NW Trek. Braden loved all the animals and the train (tram)ride!! Emmitt loved seeing the bears and the birds, and this giant tree stump.

After NW Trek we had a great BBQ with Papa!!

All Grown Up - Toddler Bed for SALE

Braden has outgrown his toddler bed! Can you believe it?!?

I am hoping to sell them to a friend instead of doing the craigslist thing. So make me an offer for some of it, all of it whatever. Below is what they retailed for. The bed set and mattress are in great condition and the bed works great too it just has some scratches and dings from the previous little owner. You may wonder why Emmitt won't be using these...I plan on putting them in a bunk bed in the same room next summer.

Toddler bed from WalMart: $89

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Mod-Sleigh-Toddler-Bed-Cherry/11073517

Bed set from Target: $29.99

http://www.target.com/p/Circo-174-Toddler-Sports-Bedding-Set/-/A-11468659 (just missing the flat sheet...i cut it up for a project)

Mattress from WalMart: $59.50

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sealy-Baby-Crib-Toddler-Mattress-Matrress-Pad-Bundle/14935120

Email me or leave a comment if you are interested!

Obviously they are used so I don't expect my purchase price.

lindseylundholm@gmail.com

Grandma & Grandpa for 4th of July

This year Brian's parents came to visit us for the 4th of July!!

Since their last visit it did nothing but rain we tried to enjoy the sun while it lasted. We spent one afternoon at the farmers market and took them to one of our favorite little places in downtown Olympia...Cascadia Grill.

Elly (boys cousin) left her glasses in Grandma's van the week before so we thought it would be fun to include them on our adventures so Elly could see all the things her glasses got to see. We took them to Lattin's one more to feed the animals and get some homemade donuts.

Cascadia even provided fake pizza as an appetizer!

We also went to Ocean Shores on the 4th so we could have a day at the "beach"...not really my idea of a beach but since I don't recall ever going there we went...next time I think we will drive a little farther south...the wind about did us in. Everyone stuck it out pretty well and we had our BBQ...then we packed up and got out of that wind. More pics on that to come in next post....soon as I can find my cord to download my pics from my other camera since my card reader is not working! I think my camera hates me right now since everything on it is breaking!

Reading time

Braden likes to teach Emmitt new things....so today Emmitt learned to read.

Lattin's Cider Mill With The Boys

On Saturday, June 5th we went to this cute little place called Lattin's Cider Mill. On the weekends they sell fresh homemade apple fritters. YUM! They also sell produce and meat that they have grown and raised right there on the farm. To start off Braden went straight for the john deer bike. There were lots of little bikes and 50 cent rides the kids could go on. After Braden rode around for a while we we off to the animals. For 60 cents you can buy a bag of food to feed the animals. We mainly fed the goats, that was a little crazy cause the big mamma goat about ripped the bag out of my hand and trampled her babies just to get to the food. I guess was one hungry nursing mamma. Too bad I didn't get a photo of that, but she probably would have eaten my camera. Braden was a little afraid of the goats since she was being I little aggressive. However, he loved the chickens, pigs, ducks, bunnies, cows, and the many birds.

Taking a little doughnut and milk break.

Those were a lot of teenage chickens...not the prettiest stage of life.

This peacock was great! He sure was showing off and making a lot of noise!

I have never seen one so close with its feathers all out, pretty cool.

Emmitt loved the pig, I was hoping pigs don't bite since he was sticking his little fingers in the cage. Emmitt is such a sweet little boy, I just love him so much!!

He is just so adorable! Love his sweet face in this picture. Me on the other hand, I think I was laughing at Brian who was taking the photos...not sure what Brian was doing to be so funny.

Emmitt loving his Mamma! Well, I think he was actually just getting a little tired.

Trying to keep Emmitt from eating dirt while Braden was climbing the tree behind us.

We will most certainly be back to Lattin's again soon.