Canada Part 3

So Part 3 of 4...Here we go,

We spent an afternoon at my Aunt and Uncles house. We had a great time catching up.

Ethan loved their little kitties. This was one of at least 15.

They took us up to the pines where we picked low-bush choke-cherries.

My uncle made a picker out of a can. The boys had fun using them.

My Aunt with Ethan

My uncle showing which berries to pick.

The choke-cherries

The boys and my cousins.

It was a lot of fun picking berries! Not only did we get to pick them, my Aunt also made us some jelly to take home with us. It is delicious!!

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This is the whole Anderson clan at the small Lutheran Church my grandparents attend.

Tayla got baptized there while we were home. Brian and I are the godparents.

My grandmother, Tayla's great grandmother, made this dress.

Here is Ashley with my grandparents crazy dog.

The dog would not leave her alone...she must have biscuits in her shirt!!

Grandpa Keith and Kaden playing some croquette in the yard.

"High five Buddy!"

The days were long...and busy!

Poor Ethan got tired right out!

Tomorrow will be the last blog about Canada.

Canada Part 2

Traveling around was always interesting with three kids smashed into the back of a car or truck! Luckily our trips were always pretty short.

We took a trip to the lake one day. We had a lot of fun taking pictures until Kaden fell out of this tree!! Good thing my mom was there to tell him to "Get up"!

My sister and darling Tayla

The boys had a great time 'hanging around' with Aunt Jennifer

All of my mom's side

My brother and his girlfriend Ashley

Uncle Ryan and Ashley spoiled the kids with their gifts!!

Two spidermen outfits and a skunk

My sister, her husband Tim and of course Tayla

My good friend Christy and her daughter Quinn

The boys and Quinn sporting their new glasses from Christy

Our trip was filled with seeing so many people.

More to come tomorrow............

Canada Part 1

We just got back from visiting my family a few days ago. It was a great time!!!

I will share our time there over the next few days......

Off we go. Here we are in the airport, ready to begin our journey.

One of the most exciting parts of going home was that I got to see my niece for the very first time, and boy, was she a sweetheart!!!!!!! Auntie gave her lots of love. My sister and her husband live in Australia, so getting to see them was a real treat.

The three grandchildren had a great time with Grandpa Keith....The boys got their camo gear from grandpa!

Kaden was spoiled by grandpa and got to drive the four wheeler!!!

We chased some geese and a coyote. It was great ripping around!

The boys with Grandpa and Margaret. These pictures we're taken at the end of our trip when the weather had warmed up.

My cousin Cameron teaching Ethan how to walk on stilts

And Kaden too

Great Grandpa letting the boys pet the rabbit

Here all us 'Ladies' are in front of my grandma's. It was a lot of fun to be together~

.......until tomorrow for Part 2

Visitors

This weekend we enjoyed the visit of some more family.

Brian's Aunt Penny and her mom Dot

Penny's daughter Crystal, husband Justin and children Olivia and Jackson.

The kids had a lot of fun playing together.

Kaden loved holding baby Jackson!

We had fun showing them around,

playing games, going on a wagon ride and hanging out!

Come again anytime!

A Summertime Memory

Last week we were visited by Aunt Melanie, Cousin's Katie and Hannah.

Although the weather was cooler and rainier than we liked, we all made the best of it.

We had a lot of fun playing games, going on hikes, mini golfing, and the boys had a lot of fun playing with the girls!

Here are my paddle boat team mates....

Melanie and Katie won the race....going backwards!

We had a really good time. Thanks for the visit!

Hello Corn!

Once again.....Corn Time!

The question every year is....."How many ears must we husk?"

The answer...over 450!!!

The boys and I were able to come down after our trip to Knoebels and help

harvest, husk, cut and freeze the corn. It was quit a day starting around 9:00.

What a great picture of the house and garden.

First to pick...the boys helped

for awhile hauling the corn to the wheelbarrow...

We then sat under the shade of the tree's and husked for a few hours.

Just like Pops, no shirt!

The boys had a great time helping out....

and getting really really dirty!

After we hosed the boys down & fed them, they took a nap. While they slept

we cooked, cut and bagged the corn all afternoon and finished around 5:00. Sorry, no pictures....that is a messy job!

We finished off the day with a nice swim in a friends pool and then of course, CORN for supper!

A Day At The Park

Last week we took a day and headed to Knoebel's Amusement Park. It was a beautiful day and the kids were super excited for all the rides!

They enjoyed controlling this helicopter up and down!

Riding on the mini-ferris wheel

They took a big splash on the log ride

Rolled around in this gnasty germ....I mean ball pit!

Loved the Tilt-a-whirl

and of course the tea pots!

We had a really great relaxing day!!

Thanks Knoebels!