Labor Day Fishing

Doug's uncle hosted a cookout at his house this afternoon.  Thankfully, Doug didn't have to work, so we made the trip north yesterday.  One of the reasons for the get-together was that Doug's uncle and aunt were "home" from Florida.  We were all quite surprised when Julianne allowed Uncle Danny (the one that lives in FL) to hold her hand as they walked across the yard, and she even let him carry her down the stairs to the basement!

After lunch, Doug and Pa, as well as Dallas and Reba headed out to Uncle Junior's pond to see if they could have any luck fishing.

It wasn't but 5 minutes before Reba got the first bite on her line...

Then, Pa got a nibble...

Dallas "had to help" Pa reel it in!

Everyone was so proud of their catches!

Reba even finally decided to hold the fish

It wasn't long after they each released their catches, Reba re-baited, cast her line, and reeled in a blue gill!

After each of the kiddos caught 3 or 4 fish each, Doug was finally able to cast his own line and enjoy a little fishing.  (He had been running back and forth between the two kiddos re-baiting and taking fish off their lines)

What were Julianne and I doing during this time?  Relaxing under the shade trees (and napping)

My favorite picture of the day!

followed closely by this one (Dallas was so willing to help Reba with her catch)

After Julianne woke from her nap, I even got the chance to cast a line.  I ended up catching one bass and this blue gill.

Until next time...

Labor Day

We ended our long weekend with a little more fun with our families before making the trip home.  On Sunday, we helped Pa-paw and Aunt Lisa shear off the older ewes in preparation of fall lambing.  Even Dallas and Reba took a turn with the electric clippers!

We of course had to play with tractors - big and small before leaving!

Julianne also got to take a ride on "Mac"

I decided we needed to have a treat about halfway home...Can you believe they ate the entire thing?!?!

Once we got home and got the van unloaded, it was time to do chores.  Once that job was finished, the kiddos wanted to swing.  Apparently, Julianne had met her quota of fun for the weekend.

Until next time...

Gossett Thanksgiving

Today, after a fun day out shopping with my sisters, my mom's side of the family came down for dinner.  I do believe it was the first time all the "great" grandkids had been together since Christmas 2010!

L-R: Hailee (3 yr 2 mo), Sariah (4 yr 11 mo), Brinley (3 yr 2 mo), Reba (4 yr), Dallas (5 yr 8 mo)

I actually got a decent picture of my two kiddos!

GG with her greats as of Thanksgiving - she has since added Julianne, and she is to get another boy in May!

 Lastly, we got a nice family picture in my mom's new kitchen!

Until next time...

Independence Day Celebration

Some friends of ours were kind enough to invite us over for a cookout and fireworks being held in their community.  The kiddos loved the food and games!

We couldn't believe how many boxes of fireworks they hauled in for later!

Once it turned dark, the sparklers started coming out and the fireworks started going up!

Dallas loved watching the fireworks, but hated the sound.

Reba on the other hand, loved it all!

Here are some pictures I was able to capture

The "show" last just shy of 40 minutes!  It was the best backyard display I have ever seen.

Until next time...

Fun Friday Fotos - Dirt Track Races

Over the Memorial Day weekend, Doug and I took the kiddos to the dirt track in Haubstadt for a little bit of fun!  You might remember us going last summer.  Anywho...I didn't take my camera for fear of dropping it through the bleachers, so the photos came from my phone...

Needless to say, everyone had a great time, and Dallas drank 3 pops (a Mt. Dew, a Cherry Coke, and a Ski) while we were there!  He was wired the entire time.

Until next time...

We did celebrate...

Even though I didn't post about our Valentine's Day over a week ago, Doug did surprise the kiddos and I with gifts when he got home from work...

Dallas and Reba LOVED their balloons!

Surprisingly, they are still floating and the kiddos are still running around the house with them :)

And, I was surprised with this beautiful bouquet of flowers!

Until next time...

Random Holiday Fotos

The only foto I captured from the extended Robertson Christmas...Little Miss and Aunt Lisa

While the adults were playing cards at the Rosenfeld Christmas, Dallas loaded up his semi with some goodies

Sleeping Beauty was tuckered out!

While returning some gifts, Reba spotted this pink tree and begged to have her foto taken with it

We stopped at Buffalo Wild Wings on our way back to Pa-paw and Ma-maw's after seeing the Lights Under Louisville...the kiddos thought it was funny wearing the "boats" as hats

Until next time...