The Family Fair

Well it was the 5th and final Family fair today and we enjoyed all that they had to offer. They really out did themselves with all the activities for the kids, the wonderful food and everything else that there was to do and see.

Abby loved getting in the fire truck so we did that a couple of times as well as the giant slide. Tori spent most of the time sleeping, so she missed out on lots of things. We ran into lots of old friends and our family even came out to have some fun, sorry I forgot to get some pictures of that.


So here are a couple of the fun events from the day:

Abby with her flower face paint

Abby and Chris on the big slide

Abby in the fire truckAbby and Tori riding at the end of the day

Preschool

Abby is always bringing home things she did at preschool. Here are a couple of items that she made this week. The lion she did all by herself, including putting the eyes, mouth and whiskers on. The alligator, she glued on as well. I am always amazed at the skills she has learned and how she gets concepts like opposites, order placement (first, second) and the newest one...why?

I am sure she will keep us on our toes as she gets older, but for now I find it amazing!

Yes, I really am a Harry Potter junkie at heart, I requested the book, book on tape and cd on tape all from the library to see which would come first and the winner is....the book, I am about 3/4 of the way through, so don't spoil it for me.

Cookies from Canada

For those of you who don't know there are 2 great cookies from Canada, the first is the Maple leaf cookie, the second is the Oreo.
You can't get either of these yummy treats in the states and so when we are lucky enough to have friends go or come from Canada, our request is always, can you bring back some Maple Leaf cookies and double stuffed Oreo cookies please??
So if you are going to visit, just make sure to bring a box or two.

Labor day fun

Well we spent our Labor day at the Zoo this year and had a blast!! We took the kids met up with Aubree, Judd and the kids to trek around and enjoy the animals for a couple of hours. We even got to see a wildlife show, which both Abby and Tori loved (I guessed from the screeching and waving from both of them). Abby loved the giraffises as she called them.

Grant and Abby checked out this statue, it looks pretty real though and they took turns making "getting bit" sounds.


Abby loved to ride on Dad's shoulders because she could see better.

The kids loved the great apes, and we loved pondering the question...if we "evolved" from apes, then why are there still apes left?

Although you would think she is part monkey to watch her climb, she doesn't really look like the one behind her...

After lunch Tori had enough and was ready for a nap.

Play time

Abby and Tori were super cute today, yesterday my dad gave me some safety goggles to were when using the circular saw and Abby just couldn't wait to get them on and then insisted I take a picture of her!Tori started walking this week (August 26th) and so I need to get some video of that on the web soon. She has discovered the dishwasher and was running her hands over the door because it was all wet (and slimy) yuck, but she seemed to be having a ball!!

Canning Peaches

Well we made record time this year in canning peaches, is what I am told. I have to admit that I have enjoyed peaches for many years and haven't canned (or help with the canning) since I was living at home. Abby calls them "grandma's peaches" and has loved them since she could eat them. While we were working Theresa called and was sad she wasn't there to help, don't worry, we will save you some for your return in December!

It took 3 of us 6 hours and our husbands to take the kids off to play to get 72 pint jars done. Here are some photo's of us hard at work!


By the way the peaches were wonderful and sweet!


And of course it wouldn't be complete without a picture of the finished product?

They are well worth the effort, until we have more in a couple of weeks...

While we were working my dad came in to tell us "that my mom's friend was back" so can you name the bug??