Adventures with Kate and Kids and Happy Birthday Grandma Pat and Grandpa Roger!!!

Both Amy and Adam were supposed to be traveling for work last week and the kiddos were going to stay with Grandma Collene.  However, Amy got sick and did not go on her trip to WI.  Kate kept the kiddos busy and the kids had a great week!  Happy birthday to Grandma Pat and Grandpa Chuck!!  We hope everyone has a wonderful September!!!

The kiddos showing Ayson the "old school" electronic pet toys they bought while out and about.  Ayson ended up getting the same toy the next day.  Now all 4 kids can play against each other.

One of our new friends (a friend of Kate's) has ferrets and Addie got to hold the ferrets and feed them!

On Thursday, Kate invited the kids to a trampoline park near Syracuse.  Ayson did not want to go but Addie, Emmett, and Emelia had a fabulous time - they played for over 3 hours!  Addie was sore for a few days after (her core muscles from jumping so much).

Swimming Thursday evening after Ayson's football practice.

On Saturday, we went to Grandpa Chuck and Marie's house to celebrate Grandpa's birthday with him.  The kiddos eating cake.

On Monday, Kate took all 4 kids to her parent's camp in Newark Valley.  The kids had a BLAST!!!

Addie making a habitat for frogs

After fishing, the boys went exploring in the woods.  They made a campfire and cooked oatmeal over the fire :)

Kate and the kiddos found eastern newts!

They also went for a walk and Kate's mom showed the kiddos various mushrooms.

Running to the next adventure.

Kate's dad's hunting blind and shack.

Flowers from the week

Rainy Start and Gorgeous Finish

We had a rainy week and the kids were not happy to have sports practice in the cold and rain.  Luckily we had gorgeous weather Thursday through Sunday!  We hope our family and friends are enjoying summer.  We are sending good thoughts to all.

Fog and blue sky peeking through the rain clouds Wednesday morning.

Addie is feeding the chipmunks at our house (just like she did and Annie and Bob's camp) and Addie had questions for Ms Annie.  SO, we had Annie and Bob over Saturday afternoon to catch up and to chat chipmunks with Addie.  While the pool was a little chilly for swimming, it was the perfect temp for cooling off the legs!  

Ms Annie taught the kids hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil:)

Ayson had a layered creation on a crostini

For flare, Ayson added a cherry on top...no, Ayson did not eat the cherry together with the garlic-cheesy goodness.

Addie helped Adam pull the onions and potatoes on Sunday.

 

Garden pics!

On Friday evening, Amy went to a new (to her) book store in Marcellus: "That's What She Read."  Instead of a bag, the purchased books were wrapped like a gift complete with ribbon and lavender!

Saturday evening sunset

It's Mid August!!

The week seemed to fly by way too fast!  Ayson helped Ms Annie with yard work, Addie attended a birthday party, and we hung out with friends over the weekend.  We hope everyone is doing well and we are sending good thoughts to all of our family and friends!!!

The boys building a fire after fun in the pool on Wednesday.

Addie practicing her hula-hoop skills at a birthday party Thursday evening

Ayson getting ready to go for a walk in the woods Friday afternoon

Such a goofball!

Friday night smores after swimming with friends!

Ayson made cookies and Addie watched so that she can try and make the cookies next time!

The boys went for another walk in the woods Sunday afternoon (while the girls swam).  The boys taking a break after their walk.