A Trip to South Dakota

This past weekend was our last open weekend until Thanksgiving, so we headed up to South Dakota to see daddy's side of the family.

We hadn't seen grandma Judy since her birthday, so I delivered her the present that I picked out for her.  It's a pretty butterfly for her garden that lights up when it's dark out.

Normally I wouldn't get a chance to see anything when it's dark out 'cause it's past my bedtime.  Not this weekend though, I was a night owl!

Checkout my Halloween pumpkin with grandpa Terry.  It looks like it's going to be an excellent crop.

Friday was a pretty busy day for me.  We started off with a wagon ride down to see grandma's friend Peggy. Peggy, grandma is always up for a cup of your coffee and I'm always up for your cookies and toys.

When we got back from our ride, it was time to help grandma in the garden.

"This tomato looks good grandma."

After working in the garden, Kayla, Adam and aunt Kathy stopped by.

Adam gave me some early birthday presents -stories and a Clifford the big red dog stuffed animal!!  I've been reading these stories every night and Clifford even sleeps with me now.  Thanks so much guys!

 In appreciation of the gifts, I gave Adam a wagon ride!

A pretty busy day so far, but we were far from done!  Next, we went over to see aunt Karen and their farm.  We went to see the horses.  I wasn't sure about Snickers at first.....

 ...but I warmed up to him pretty quick.

 Next, some tractor time with Liz.

 Karen's puppy Pete stopped by to say "hello".

 Me and Liz checking out John's calves.

I might live in the big city, but I'm a farm girl at heart.

Saturday we stopped for lunch at the restaurant that Kayla works out.

 Then back at grandma's, playing the Wii with Adam.  I let him win.

Saturday night we went to see Connor play some football!  I hadn't been to a football game in a while, that was really fun.

Quite a fun and busy trip.  On Sunday, it was time to head back home.

Showing Clifford the view from me car seat.

Thanks to everyone for such a great weekend!

Kaitlyn

Summer Heat

Man, it's been a long time since I've updated my blog.  I better get everyone up to speed on what's been going on.

Let's see, what has been happening????  This summer it has been so hot here that I've had to come up with some creative ways to stay cool.  My best idea was to have mommy pick me up a pool that was on sale!

 It's such a great way to beat the summer heat.

When it was even too hot for the pool, we went to a party at a lake!

Taking a break from the lake.  A swing, some cheese, and a cold drink -it just doesn't get much better than that!

Time for a boat ride!

Lately I've really been into wearing mommy and daddy's shoes

....and shirts

...and hats.

Daddy has been trying to teach my how to play golf this summer.

But I think combing daddy's hair is more entertaining :)

In a week, I move up to the big kid room at school, I'm so excited!  I get to move up a month early.  The teachers think I'm ready, I think I'm ready, but mommy and daddy aren't quite sure.  I think that they are afraid that I'm turning into a big girl -and I am!  I even have a new backpack for my new room!

I still love going to baseball games and catching a game on TV when I have time.  Let's see, I just know there has to be a game on one of these channels....

This past weekend, grandma Mary came over for a visit.  She helped me put on some pretty bracelets.

For a super surprise, daddy took me to a tractor show!

Switching from riding the tractor to riding on the merry-go-round.

Take care everybody,

Kaitlyn