Fun on the Farm

We spent the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at Keith's Mom and Dad's. They have sold their farm and are in the process of building a house in Coon Rapids. The 5 of us, along with Keith's brother and his family spent the day there just enjoying all there was to do outside. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a great time.

The big hit was to drive the lawn mower all over their big yard. There were all sorts of giggles due to the bumpy yard. Whoever was riding in the back was sure to get bounced around quite a bit.

I think this was the first time that Jared actually got to drive, but it didn't take him long to get the hang of it. This was my view of him. You can almost see the devil just shooting out of his eyes!

This is the view that Jared had when he turned around. Me and his cousin, Garret. Garret and I just laughed the whole time. We never knew what Jared's mind was up to or where he would take us next!

Then Jared talked his Daddy into coming out for a ride. He would turn and look at us and just chuckle. Do Keith and I look a little nervous? Well.....we were!! I wasn't about to let go!! He would stop and start on a dime and nearly send us out on our heads!! He loved going from the grass to the gravel on the driveway and stomp on the brake just so he could slide it a little. Oh, boy. How long do I have before he turns 16??

Keith and his dad had to work at fixing up the clothes line, so Jared and Garret were supervising. And yes, Garret does have a BB gun in his hand.

Trevor was just so thrilled with this wooden airplane that Garret and Maddie helped him make. He wanted to be sure we had pictures of it. So, I took one of him with it. And then he thought he should take one of me with it....really close up! And then one of the airplane all by itself. Oh, the simple things.

This was probably the last day that the kids could really enjoy the farm and all of Papa's toys. They all had a great time, and made some last, final memories. They were outside all day and were sure exhausted by the time we came home. Everyone at our house slept pretty good that night. And I would be willing to bet that everyone at Grandma's house slept good, too!