Camping

We went to the Elkhart Co Fair last week to watch the tractor pull and see the animals. We only got to see a little of the farm stock tractor pull, but Adam was captivated. We couldn't get close enough! Alex really enjoyed it too, but wasn't quite as awestruck as Adam since he'd seen it before. The boys weren't too thrilled with the animal barns, but they loved looking at the tractors, mowers, etc that the vendors had all over. Here's the only picture I have of the fair. By the time I got my camera the moment had passed (go figure) and Alex was the only one willing to give me a look.
After a couple days at the Rummel's, we drove up to Potato Creek State park and camped out with Andy's cousin, Neil and Crista. Their son, Cameron, is close to Alex's age and so the 3 boys had a blast playing together. It was hot and we spent one morning playing at the beach. We got their pretty early, so no one was there. They had a great time playing in the sand and water. Alex even got in up to his shoulders! Cameron's part fish, so maybe his fearlessness of the water helped Alex get over his fear. It helps that this beach was very nice and sandy in the water (not mucky or rocky like alot of lakes). Otherwise the boys just played around our campsite in the gravel under the shade of the trees and camper. Alex and Adam also thought it was pretty cool to be able to sleep in our tent. They got to use their sleeping bags for the first time. We will have to go camping again, just hopefully not in 90 degree weather! (But it's better than freezing rain and snow. Yes, I've been camping in snow and dont care to do it ever again!)

Cameron's sister, Cailin, took a nap at the beach

Lake house

About two weeks ago, I took the boys to mom and dad's for a couple days during the week. We planned to check out the new house being built and swim in the lake. It was hot, but the lake felt great. We also got to play with Colton and Kenley, the Crabb children, who's family is going to buy mom and dad's old house and presently their neighbors.

basement--two bedrooms and stairs to the left

basement--stairs to right, bathroom back left

front of house; boys' backs are to the front porch

We were able to watch the workers put some of the rafters on the house.

The boys played in a dirt pile while we watched the work.

This picture was taken yesterday, so about 2 weeks after the ones above.

Windows, door, and roof added--maybe more?

The Bodle's had their slip'n'slide up while we were there.

The boys had a great time and often ask to go back to the lake.

Alex and Colton

Indiana Dunes

This weekend we got up early and drove north to the Indiana Dunes State Park. We were like the 4th car in the parking lot, so we got a good spot. :) The boys had a really great time. God blessed us with clouds so the day was warm, but not too hot. Nat, Jeremy, Mimi, and Pop met us up there and the boys just played in the sand and water for 5 hours. Alex kept his eye on Jeremy the whole time and made sure he was within playing reach. Adam was content to play in the sand the whole time. Alex suprised us though and got into the water up to his ribs! Adam just went in the water to look for rocks. Over all it was a great day and we will have to do it again soon.

Adam refused to let anyone help him carry his stuff

The first trip up the sand dune

Adam is saying "vvvvvrr" (sound effects for his trucks)

We found water in this hole!

Eventually we had to make this hole bigger so both boys could fit

Looking for rocks

Look at me, Mom!

Second trip up the dune

Oh yes, it took a serious bath to get all the sand out of Adam. He thought it was great though.

Adam is also talking alot more these days. He's picking up the first sounds of words alot. His latest sayings are "I do!" "Up!" "yeyyo" (yellow) and "blu". Mostly "I do!" Like that first picture up there, pretend there's and "I do!" going along with it. :)