Rushville Antique Show - Day 1

Earlier in the week, Doug and I were trying to decide if we wanted to attend the Rushville Steam Show or the Greensburg Power of the Past Show this summer.  We have been so busy lately, that we weren't sure if we wanted to be on the road this weekend again, but the weather was to be awesome to be out at the tractor show.  Plus, we could enjoy an extra day at Rushville since the kiddos aren't in school yet.  With Greensburg still 2 weeks away, we don't know what the weather will be like, plus it would be somewhat the same situation with traveling multiple weekends in a row - the Kentucky State Fair will be the following week.  In the end, we decided to head up north and attend the Rushville Show.  We got up early this morning, and made our way to there.

Doug and I convinced the kiddos to partake in the pedal pull today (as there wouldn't be as many kiddos today compared to tomorrow).  They break the classes by age - boys and girls together.

Reba ended up placing 3rd in the 5 year old group

And Dallas placed 2nd in the 7 year old group!

This year, instead of medals, the winners were able to chose a prize in the gift shop.  First place got a hat and a t-shirt, second place had a choice of a hat or a t-shirt (Dallas picked a t-shirt), and third received a show souvenir button.

After the pedal pull, we visited Uncle Junior at his tent.  While the adults chatted, the kiddos climbed on the tractor (which Junior recently finished restoring; it had been his dad's/Doug's grandpa's)

We stayed busy all day between riding lawn mowers, walking the flea market, eating ice cream, and watching the tractors drive by.  We stayed late and enjoyed watching the spark show.

Until next time...

Vacation at Pa and Gram's

Aunt Josie did send the photos of the kiddos' week at Pa and Gram's house.  I'm pretty positive that everyone had a grand time.  Especially, since Reba AND Dallas took naps for two days after coming home!

The kiddos went home with Pa and Gram after we finished at the Rush County Fair.  It didn't take them long to get out the lawn tractors...

Sugar enjoyed splashing in the pool

Looks like they made a few different trips to some parks

A trip to Chuck E Cheese

LOVE Julianne's face!  She isn't afraid to let you know when she is unhappy with a situation

They even had a bonfire one night and a picnic in the yard

Eating at Aunt Josie's work

Swimming at Aunt Josie's apartment complex, but Julianne wouldn't get in

Until next time...

Unwanted End...

Apparently, this is what happens when Daddy ends the lawn mower ride, and Julianne isn't ready for it to end...

Until next time...

Garden Tilling

We had a very busy day outside today.  Doug borrowed a tractor and tiller, and worked the garden for the first time this spring.  Of course, he had a few little people very willing to help, too.

Until next time...

Fall Memories

As a kid I always loved playing in the fallen leaves.  I'm happy to say, my kiddos love it too!

Doug and I were surprised how many leaves have fallen, yet there are so MANY green leaves still on the trees.  Dallas decided that we needed to spend yesterday raking and picking up the ones in the yard.  Notice that his sister and dad are the ones working to make a pile...

Daddy had the idea to get the "power" rake

Time to start jumping!

Daddy, Dallas and Reba having a leaf fight

Reba and Buddy snuggled in their nest

Dallas driving Big Red and hauling off some of the leaves

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...