Valynn's last TBall game

Saturday was Valynn's last TBall game. She got a trophy and Popsicle afterwards. She enjoyed playing and can't wait to play again next year. She also had a birthday party she went to. We worked outside in the garden this weekend. I got the onions and carrots thinned out and pulled up all the spinach since it was done and Mark hopes to get more planted tonight. Mark weeded some of the garden and worked on the Suburban, a U-joint went out. Mark also bought a work car this weekend. Mark was given the go ahead by the builder to get the building permit so he hopes to get that done this week as well.

The last couple of days

It's been a busy time the past week. Yesterday we went to Wildlife Prairie State Park with everyone. I think my three kids ran the whole time, Ty would have ran if he could. We rode the train and went down the slide after looking at the animals. It was a good day today because we were able to see all the animals except the black bear. We went to The Roadhouse for supper which is a restaurant out in the country and then to Valynn's TBall game. They played three innings and she did a great job hustling after the balls that came her way.

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Company's here!

Just a quick summary of our activities. Valynn was in the Heritage Day parade on Saturday. She had a great time walking and throwing out candy. On Sunday our company arrived. Grandma and Grandpa Larson, Aunt Paige, and cousin Ty. The kids are having fun with them here.

Heritage Days

It is Heritage Days in Princeville. The Budweiser Clydesdales were in town for the celebration so we went up to see them with the neighbor. The kid absolutely loved them, they were huge. Mark had a work supper so he couldn't join us until later. Here is a picture of all six kids in front of one of the semis that brought the horses. There were three semis. After the horses we got something to eat and then went to the carnival. Valynn and Mason had a great time on the rides. They did the Merry-Go- Round, the Big slide, the roller coaster, and the monkey house. Then Mark joined us and they wanted to ride the octopus. They thought it was great and went a second time. Kyra wouldn't do anything but watch. Today we're headed back for the parade and maybe the kids' games, we'll see.

Children's Museum and a new baby!

We had a long busy day today, and of course I took the camera but forgot to take any pictures. I think there's a pattern this week. Our first stop of the day was to take a meal to some friends who just had a new baby. Their older boy played with the kids but Valynn and Mason made sure they got to hold Kyle before we left. Valynn even held him twice. Kyra didn't know what to think of the baby, she was definitely intrigued. After the visit we headed to the Children's museum in Bloomington. We had a great time with the Bane's and the kids wanted to stay later at the museum but after 3 hours I thought it was time to head home. For me the best part of the day was the message on the answering machine from Chantel asking if I wanted to go over for supper so I don't have to cook. Who could say no to that?

I'm beat!

This morning I woke the kids up at 7:00 so we could be out of the house by 7:30 to go strawberry picking with Chantel and her 3 kids. We picked for about 45 minutes and then headed into town for groceries. After groceries we met Chantel and the kids at Safety Town. Valynn and Mason did a great job riding their bikes around and avoiding all the kids. Safety Town was something I promised them when they learned to how to start by themselves on their bikes. I of course forgot my camera, I was rushed this morning. Valynn and Mason started swimming lessons yesterday, I'll be posting pictures soon.

Happy Father's Day

We hope all the dad's out there had a great day. We went to church this morning and then to a Peoria Chiefs game. The game got rained out after the 5th inning. So now are tickets are good for another game, this is the second time our game has been rained out. The kids had a great time, but it helps when we say you can get whatever food you want thanks to the food coupons we got after the first game was rained out. We've got a busy week coming up and we'll keep you posted.