Finally, it was time for lunch. The kids did a great job. The 2 & 3 year olds were "sharing" their lunches or just eating whatever they wanted regardless of who it belonged to.

After lunch the kids all lined up and learned a little about all kinds of animals. They even got to pet a Possum, a Hedgehog, and a Woodchuck!



This is the Don King of Ducks.

Then came the pony rides. This was Kyla's favorite part of the day. She was grinning from ear to ear the entire time she was on that pony. She kinda glossed over the fact that the entire ride had to stop so her pony could... um... er... take care of business.

Colton even got in on the action. I don't think he enjoyed it as much as Kyla did, but he was a trooper.

Now it was Colton's turn to feed the animals. Here he is with a Scottish Highlander and a Donkey. Linda placed some feed in his hand and helped him keep his hand flat.



Colton wasn't a fan. He much preferred it when the animals would eat off of the stroller.

Before we all piled onto the bus we sat down for a little snack.

Kyla with her partner in crime, Nora.

You've heard that saying about a picture being worth a thousand words...

Pool Time

Mom and Dad finally got around to getting us a pool. Colton and I just love it! Check it out!

Uncle Kris, Auntie Justina, and cousins Judaya and Will were in town for a few days. It was so good to see them. Since they were here we had to get a picture of "Gigi" with her great-grandchildren.

Will (19 mos), Judaya (8 yrs), Colton (9 mos), Gigi (30 yrs+), and Kyla (2 yrs)

"What are they doing, Gigi?"

"What the hell are you feeding him?"

"That's much better."

"Oooh... I don't know if I like this sprinkler stuff. It's pretty cold."

"Stupid sprinkler."

"Hey look! A ball!"

"This is more my style! I don't want to run through the sprinkler, I just want to bang this ball all day..."

Kyla and Will running through the sprinkler...

Grandma with Kyla and Colton

Our attempt at a group picture, but the kids just didn't want to cooperate.

Let's Rub Noses!

First Grandma and Will...

Then Grandma and Kyla...

Finally Will and Kyla!

"Look, I'm sitting on the couch like a big boy!"

"Cheese!"

"Watch out world! I'm on the move now!"

"Look Mom, one hand!"

"Hi guys!"

"Peek-a-boo!"

Kyla just loves to take those plastic easter eggs and wear them on her toes as shoes. She'll walk all around the house just like this. Goofy girl.

Ahhh...

Kyla's First Fishing Outing

I don't know who was more excited, Brady or Kyla. We all piled into the truck and drove to a small nearby lake. As soon as you'd put the line in the water, the Sunnies would clean your hook. Perfect for short attention spans. Brady showed Kyla how to cast and reel in, but being that she's only 2 1/2, it didn't sink in a whole lot. Brady would cast the line for her and she would reel it in - most of the way. She loved it - the entire 10 minutes.

Daddy's showing her how to "work it..."

"Here fishy, fishy..."

"Momma, look!! I got a big one!"