Ostrich festival time again

After attending last year, we are making the Ostrich Festival sort of a tradition. Last year Lauren wanted to go on the swings and this year we took her on the little ones.


Unfortunately Cole was too little so he had to watch from the side.


They even had a little Ferris wheel.


Lauren once again got to go while Cole waited on the ground.


You can see the bigger rides in the distance.


What's an Ostrich festival without some ostriches.


My favorite part.


Lauren enjoying her time in the dumbo ride that Cole finally got to ride in as well.


This year they had a Sea Lion show that was pretty good. Who needs Sea World.


They also had a little dog show but we missed that.

Itty Bitty Sports - Soccer

We signed Lauren up for Itty bitty sports which teaches soccer, basketball, and Tee ball. Lauren is raising her hand after the coach asked who knew how to do jumping jacks.



"Is that your ball or mine?"



Lauren is practicing her dribbling.



Time to score a Goal!

Transportation Day

Ever since last year's Transportation Day, we have been looking forward to this year's event. Only Lauren went last year but unfortunately, Lauren came down with Strep so only Cole got to go this year. Here you can see the helicopter and this year the firefighters hosed down the dirt patch so it didn't kick up when the helicopter landed.


This year we decided to watch the landing from within the school bus. A much safer bet.


"Dad, I don't know who that kid is but I think he just put something in my pocket"


Cole is checking out the helicopter.



The event even featured some biplanes.

"I can't believe they don't trust us to not touch the trains!"

"Officer I swear. I have no idea what this is in my pocket."

"I wonder if my car seat would fit in here. "

I'm 22 months old today!

This month I've really transitioned into a young toddler. I'm throwing tantrums and giving the evil eye if I don't get my way. I'm potty training. And most importantly, I'm starting to talk more and more. For example, I'll say something like this when Daddy tries to get me up in the morning. "No Dadee, No Dadee, Momee come, Momee come."

The Sheriff is in town

Rawhide had their 40Th anniversary celebration this past weekend where they had all free shows and attractions. They were giving out Sheriff badges and hats. They have stopped doing the farmer's market which was a great way to see the place without having to pay.


Lauren and Cole are enjoying a nice stage coach ride.


Here was one of the free shows. It had some rope and animal tricks and the kids enjoyed them. The other show we went to was a gun fight which was a little loud and not quite appropriate for the kids. Needless to say, the kids were scared and we ended up leaving during the middle of it with both Cole and Lauren crying.


Lauren checking out the horse at the petting zoo.


The sheep were a little afraid of all the kids.


Cole showing his pearly whites.

Peace to the children

Lauren recently had a peace program at school where all the 3-6 yr old classes sang songs about peace. Parents were also encouraged to dress their kids in outfits that reflected their heritage. Lauren just happened to have an outfit from China that my parents bought when they were there last year.



Here you can see her in action giving the peace sign.

Bye bye plunger

We finally got around to replacing our toilets. The old toilets would clog all the time and after my nephew over flowed one of them, it was time to change them. We bought the Toto Ultramax II toilets. They are a one piece design and have the double cyclone flush. We previously installed Toto Drakes in our old house but figured this time we'd go with the one piece design. The Drakes were a little bit lower so the kids need a stool with these new ones. Oh and of course these have the soft close seats.

Evil eye

Cole has started showing his other side. He can now give the evil eye.

I'm 21 months old today!

Finally my parents got their priorities straight and posted my picture on the actual day. They also joined the YMCA this past month so they can get in shape. I guess carrying me and pulling me in my wagon just isn't enough. I've also started potty training. I usually just sit their and play with the toilet paper but I have managed to drop the deuce a few times. My parents get very excited and even give me bunny crackers for it.

Not feeling so well

Cole wasn't feeling too well today. He has an ear infection. He fell
asleep while playing right before lunch.

Finally some privacy

We finally got around to putting in shutters in our house giving us some privacy and shade from the sun. Here is Cole's room before the shutters. Cole actually thought he was getting his picture taken and proceeded to get into position. Little did he know Dad wanted to take a picture of his window.


Here's the after. The shutters are from Sunset Shutters. The shutters are made in Mexico with the wood and paint coming from the US. We decided to get the rest of the house done as well.


Here you can see the old blinds and how they got discolored from the hot sun.


Kitchen before.


Kitchen after.



Family room before.


Family room after.


Family room before.


Family room after.


Bedroom before. I was in the middle of taking down the window coverings and hence why 2 windows are missing their treatment.


Bedroom after.

First surgery

Do you think the nurses will notice if I make a quick getaway in this car?

I'm 20 months old today!

Where do all the 20 month olds go when they want to celebrate? That's right, Vegas baby! I just love coming here. So much has happened this past month. I got a zillion gifts from my family and from this mysterious guy named Santa although supposedly he leaves me in stockings of naughty kids. Luckily that didn't happen this year.