Cleveland Castle Park in Le Mars, IA

We took the boys to the park to blow off a little steam. They loved the tire swing! All 3 could ride together! Grandma Joanne walked to the park with us.

Iowa Vacation at Staab's

We stayed with Grandma Elaine the first part of the week. She had a BBQ for everyone to come visit us. Sue, Krystal, and Jacob (2 1/2) came up from Sioux City; Nic came up from Omaha, NE; John and Kathy came over from Le Mars. Phil, Diane, Linsdey and Drew also came to visit. We had a great time seeing everyone! John drove his roadster over and we all enjoyed taking a ride. Jaydon liked to ride in the rumble seat! Thanks for the rides John!! And thanks Grandma for putting us up for the week. We had a great time and appreciated all the great food!!!! We love you!!

Josh's 1st Water Skiing

Last weekend, Josh got up on water skis. He got UP on the first try and eventaully skied all the way around Standley Lake...at 12 mph, that took some endurance. Even other boaters were yelling for him and giving him a "thumbs up"! Way to go Joshy!!!!!!

Kylan Gerlick

Kylan is 8 months already. This is his newest face, a little piggy. It's so cute!!
He was making this face at pa pa when he pushed him on the swing.
What a sweet boy!
Boy does he like to swing!!!!

Cousins

We met Nate, Emily, Kylan, Rog, and Nay at the park on Saturday to play. The boys had a great time with cousin Ky! He's growing so fast and loves the boys!!!

A Hard Workin Man

This is Pa Pa Alan's busiest time of year, haying. Jaydon took his 1st tractor ride and is addicted! I couldn't get him out of the tractor. He made many bales with pa pa and studied every level pa pa touched in the tractor. If his legs were long enough, he might just be able to run it himself.
Jaydon has is own little seat next to pa pa with a seat belt.
Off to work he goes, and at such a young age!!

A New Friend--Snappy

Jared found "snappy", the snapping turtle, while cutting hay with Pa Pa Alan. The poor turtle has been inspected, playing with, pulled on, and put in water for 2 days. I think he's plotting a get-away. Unfortunately, he's just not fast enough!