Motofest

Saturday was the hottest day of the whole summer, it was 90 degrees out with heat index around 100 and very humid. I love this weather if I am going to be at the pool or the lake, but I am not too sure about at a parade. Ben, Devin and I headed to the pool for about 2 hours, which felt great. After that we headed to Winnebago for the parade with some friends.

I love how Devin is clapping in this photo. He has been waving at cars as they drive by and clapping, so to capture it was great.

I think everyone in our group had at least one if not two icees along with a Popsicle. This was Devin's first Popsicle (rootbeer flavor) and he loved it. Can you see how hot he was. All the sweat dripping down his face and the red checks!!

Breakfast on the Farm

Saturday morning Devin, my mom and I went out to Kent Mensing's farm for Breakfast on the Farm. They had activities, food, animals, and tractors. Devin had a lot of fun trying to mil a cow!!!!

He was trying really hard and once in awhile he would actually get something to come out.
Devin right now has a thing for trucks and tractors. Whenever he sees one he will repeat "Truck" over and over. And he says truck for both, we are working on tractor. But his favorite is the gator.

They had a horse, 3 sheep, a pregnant cow, and a calf. Devin would try to feed the calf.

He had such a great time out on the farm. I think he liked being able to run where ever he wanted. We will have to make a trip to Jackson to let he run wild!!!

This mornings Adventure

Yesterday, today and tomorrow daycare is closed, so Devin and I get to have 3 fun-filled days together. So, I decided the busier our schedule is the better (and hoping that will lead to good naps)!!!! This morning we started our day with a walk and the park.

He was being such a little ham. He would try to stick his head through the bars and giggle. Devin wanted to play on the littler playground, so that is where we headed. He loves the phone booth. He would press the numbers and make noises as he did it.
In this photo you can really see how goofy Devin was this morning.

After the park, we headed to Juba's for a treat and then to the Green Giant Museum. Devin looked over the Green Giant there and still is not too sure about him. After the museum we headed out to a big, yellow flower field. I got only a couple of photos and none of them are of him looking at the camera.

Before we headed for lunch, he needed to water grandma's flowers!!!

After lunch we headed to the pool and then a nap. We will see what the rest of the day brings and along with tomorrow.

Como Zoo

What a beautiful day yesterday was. we went to the Como Zoo with my brother's family. we all had a great time and only a few meltdowns. The kids loved the animals. It was so much fun watching Devin's face light up as he has the animals. we are working on their names, but to him all of the animals are "puppy."

This photo was right before his major meltdown. He wanted everything that he couldn't have. It was pass lunch time and going onto naptime. But it was short-lived and we were onto the next animal.

The three of them riding the big turtle. Devin did not want to sit on it, but Uncle Patrick made him. He kept saying "hot, hot" which yes it was hot, but that is his new word and everything is hot.

These are just a few photos from our day, there are more on my Shutterfly webpage (if you would like to see more of what we did). To get to the page there is a link on the side you just have to click on.

Devin is at such a fun age where everything is new. He is seeing things for the first time and it is really exciting to watch him explore.

When we got home last night (which we had been gone for 12 hours) Devin was so excited to see Jordan. He just wanted to carry her around everywhere he went. he just kept saying puppy, puppy over and over. It wasn't until 10:00 that he finally settled down to go to sleep. But he slept good, so that is a bonus.

Last night of the Fair

On Saturday night we made one last trip to the fair. But this time we brought along a few extras. And no I am not talking about the goat that Devin likes.

Patrick, Robin, Alexis, And Austin came over to go to the fair. They arrived a little before noon so Devin got plenty of time to play with his cousins. But after lunch playtime came to a stop and the little boys needed a NAP.
The daddy's took the kids down the big slide. When Devin reached the bottom he had a huge smile on his face and wanted to go again. He would point and use his sign language for more.

These are not the best pictures but I think he will remember the slide.

The three of them went on a few more rides and then it was time for supper. It was a nice night at the fair and I think if the boys were a little older they would have been asking to go to the demo derby. They were both looking around to see what was making all that noise and yelling yeah!!!

Day 2 at the fair

Tonight Devin went on his first fair ride. We started with the Merry-Go-Round and he loved it!!!!!! He was all smiles and wanted to go again.

We found a couple of friends that were more than happy to go on a few rides with Devin. He was never scared and sat for the ride. What a great boy he was tonight.

Photo of the day from the fair

The night at the fair. Devin and I went with my mom to the fair for a little evening entertainment since Ben is gone. We enjoyed supper and a nice evening to walk around the fair. Devin played the pick a duck game and won this hammer. Which he loved. In this photo I couldn't get him to look at me at all, he was too interested in all of the rides.

New bike

Yesterday morning Ben and Devin went to Mankato. This is Devin's new bike that they got. He can sit on the seat and touch the ground, but he needs a few more inches to be able to pedal the bike.

Green Giant Days

Saturday was Green Giant Days in town. Devin and I went uptown to see what was going on. we meet Chloe and Sean at the kiddie activity area on Main Street. They had pick a duck, ring toss, tattoos, crafts. Devin really liked the pick a duck pond. So much that he almost fell in a few times. He is one busy little boy. Both Devin and Chloe got their hair colored. They gave Devin a mohawk with red, yellow, and blue coloring. He sat really still for the lady and I think he liked it.

They also had a petting oo uptown. I love this photo even though it is a little blurry. But it shows how much he really liked the goat and was trying to talk to it.

I think it was his favorite because it was his size.

Before we headed home, Devin sat still long enough to get a sun painted on his face. He didn't even try to pick at it.

It was a long and busy day by the time the parade started. Devin had only taken a half hour nap; which he is usually 2 to 3 hours. He was sooooo excited for the parade. He was really getting into it. He would wave and even throw candy back at the people. After the parade we had supper at our house with some friends and family. It was a great time.

I love this photo because it shows hoe excited he was. When he gets really excited he will put his hands in fist and scream. It is so funny to watch him.

Green Giant Celebration and Fireworks

On Friday night we went out to the Green Giant park to enjoy a great night with friends. They had music, dancing and games. It was nice to just relax and have fun. There were a lot of kids running around; which was great. Devin was very content just sitting and watching everyone. He is my little people watcher!!

Devin is afraid of the Green Giant and will start to freak out whenever we get close to him. In this photo he wants to go back where Ben is and that is not by the Green Giant. Before the end of the night he was getting use to the Green Giant and his size.
Around 9:30 we went over to the high school parking lot to watch the fireworks. Devin and Leah Becker had fun throwing their glow sticks and running after them. This was one of the ways that they stayed busy till the fireworks started.
This is how Devin sat for the fireworks. He would just sit there very content watching them.
Devin almost made it through all of the fireworks. He fell asleep and stayed asleep, even through the loud finally.

The 4th of July

This summer we are in parade mode. On Friday we just bummed around the house, Devin got his hair cut and the we went to Albert Lea for the parade. We went over with Mandy, Sean, and Chloe (they are in parade mode also). It was a good 2 hour parade and Devin lost interest, unless there was candy or a big truck that drove by. It was a little rainy off and on, but the big rain stayed awhile till the parade was done and we were eating.

For the 4th, Mandy and I went to Albert Lea in the morning for a girls day and then meet the boys plus Chloe in Bricelyn for their parade. Devin had a lot of fun at that parade and was waving at all of the firetrucks!! He is getting the parade thing down. Afterwards we went and watched alittle of the mud bogging and then headed home. After the rain shower we decided to have a fire, well Devin took a bath and I enjoyed the fire and then after he was in bed Ben and I went out.

As for today, who knows what we will do. But I think swimming sound like a good time!

The pool

So far this summer we have not been to the pool that much. Mainly because it has been to cold or rainy, but we are starting to get there now that it is warming up. The first few times Devin would cry and cling to me or Ben. It would take him awhile to warm up to the pool. But now, he loves the water. He likes to walk around in the water and stop and squat down so that his shoulders are under the water.

Some times he slips and goes under the water. But he doesn't cry about it and doesn't seem scared. Just not too sure what happen (surprised).
We have been working on having him float on his back and kick in the water. Doesn't really care to float on his back, but will do it for a minute sometimes. We are hoping to do swimming lesson at the end of the month with him. They have a toddler class at the pool. We will see how that will go.

Devin enjoys it when daddy plays with him. Either he is throwing him in the air or catching him as he jumps off the edge. we also have a fun time at the pool when we go.

Strawberry picking

Sunday morning we went over to heron Lake to go and pick strawberries. Along the way we stopped in Jackson to pick up Pat, robin, Alexis, and Austin.

Devin and I went to pick strawberries while Ben stayed with the dog. he did pretty well with me. I gave him one strawberry and then he realized that he could pick his own. wow, was he happy and messy. When he was done his face was full of strawberry juice.
I love fruit and strawberries are one of my favorite.

After about an hour and a half of picking (mostly by myself) this is the fruit of our (my) labor.

I love my puppy

I do have to say that Devin really loves his puppy. He will hold are a nd say puppy, puppy over and over. He is really good with her. He has only stepped on her a couple of times, but he is getting better. He wants to carry her every where. We have to keep telling him to put her down.

I love how he hugs her!

Keister Parade

On Saturday we went to Keister in the morning for their parade. It was just Ben, Devin and I (well we brought the puupy too). Devin was really enjoying the parade for the most part. He did a little bored since there were soooo many tractors in the parade.But after the tractors were down the parade got good for him. He had fun picking up the candy. Most of the time he would only go and get the candy with either myself or Ben. But once in awhile he would try to go by himself.
He ended up with so much candy. What a nice time we had.

Newest member of the family

Yesterday we introduced a new member to our family. This is Jordan and she is a 8 week old shih-poo. We thought it would be nice for Devin to have a pet. the introduction went really well. As soon as I showed the puppy to Devin he went "Puppy!!" With a big smile on his face.

He really likes to pet her. He does a good job most of the time. But we have to really watch him so that the nice touches don't turn to rough.

Devin likes to catch after her. Whether it is on his knees crawling or running. But his favorite is trying to walk her.
Then there is the kennel. Need I saw anymore. He likes to take her food and try to feed her. He has not ate any yet, but I'm sure it will happen.