FC Fireworks Show

Our church held a Fourth of July Celebration with fun games, food and fireworks. We didn't have any cash on us, so we went and ate at a Burger joint before we got to the event. (No, it wasn't Culvers this time)

We packed the picnic mat, the stroller and wagon. The kids enjoyed it! Gabe didn't know what to think about the loud noises, but no cry = good time. ;)

Gabe was one tuckered out little boy.
So was Kien. They both were SO ready for bed.

When you can change from one set of arms to another with out even waking up, you KNOW the child is tired!

Motorcycle, Bed and Rockin' Horse

This motorcycle was actually purchased for Kieney, but he has more interest in his trucks and cars. (A boy after daddy's own heart). Gabe however, LOVES the motorcycle (JUST like his daddy). He likes to push the button to make it wheelie (go figure) and make the revving noises.

Oh, my prayers now are for Gabe's safety, because if he is ANYTHING like his daddy, I am sure motorcycles are in the future.

Gabriel also is an avid climber. If there is anything that is an elevated surface Gabe will try to climb it. Kien had been jumping on his bed, which enticed Gabe to try the same. For right now Gabe is only interested in standing ON the bed. It won't be long...

Both boys like the rocking horse. This was a gift given to Kevin a few years ago that came home with Kien. We put the safety seat on for Gabe to use and it is much easier for Kien to get in and out, Gabe -not so much. (We ended up taking it off) Kien tries to "wheelie" the horse!

"Bouncy Bouncy Bouncy" says the Mommy. Gabe knows to try to make the horse bounce. He's so smart!

New TV!!

We purchased our big screen from Office Depot a couple years ago because they had an awesome deal. With a bit of research (and pre-little kiddo's) we decided that because we weren't huge gamers, (although it would be used to play the occasional WII game) we purchased the TV that lived by hours. Once we were blessed with TWO little ones, the television was used A LOT more than what we anticipated. Who knew that the hours would be used up so quickly?!

Then it happened. POOF the screen went black. We "heard" the movie but could not see a thing. Greg, being the awesome "Mr. Fixit" of the family, tried to see if he could possibly jiggle a few wires and leave it off for a few days and then it would come back. I mean, it worked a couple times like that before when we had the blatant HINT the TV was about to give up the ghost. We just let it rest. This time, it was a no go.

So, here is the replacement! We are SO SO grateful to have this! ;)

Gabe @ Maaco

Gabe likes visiting Daddy at work!

Cabellas Visit

To start the day, we first attended church and Gabe was NOT happy about being in the nursery(STILL *sigh*). So Greg went to get him. I don't know if Gabe was giving this look because he was processing the "abandonment and rescue" but once he discovered daddy's buttons he was ok. :)

Fat cheeks!! I love fat cheeks!! :)~
A couple times a year we like to take all the kids to Cabellas or Bass Pro Shop to watch the big fish and meander through the animal exhibits. All the kiddos enjoy watching the fish because they are so HUGE!