Fun on the Farm -- Rare quiet times

Nothing like some fresh Kentucky air to appreciate all that is good.

With our Nana.


Morning nap.


Daddy, I NEED to be running. Essentially, at ALL TIMES.


Uncle David and cousin Grant in deep thought.

Quiet stroll with Nana.

Fun on the Farm - Wheeling

Tractors! Four wheelers! Trucks Nickolas's older cousins left for him to play with -- WHAT MORE could a 2 year old want? Perhaps we need to move to Kentucky...

Tonka heaven.


With the help of Ranger the doggy. It takes a lot of man hours to move these rocks.


My new friend Whitney who gave me a lovely book and sunglasses (and, who I couldn't keep my eyes off of).


Loving the John Deere.


And, the retro John Deere... it ain't easy running a farm!

Four wheeling with Uncle David.

Fun on the Farm 3

Nickolas had the time of his life in Kentucky running around like the country boy at heart he is. He felt so free running around on the grass, calling for the dogs, playing with the water hose, riding a 4-wheeler, climbing on tractors, throwing things into the pond, going for walks, chasing his cousin Grant around the house, watching wildlife -- there was simply too much fun to be had.

Strolling with Nana.


Watering.


More watering.


Miss Lucy staying shaded from the southern sun.


Sliding.


Nana must love me to let me use her sink like this!


Nickolas, check; Lucy, check; doggie; check; big strong daddy, check.

Birds

Now that we have a back yard, we've been spending more time outside enjoying the relatively mild summer blowing bubbles or playing catch. We are amazed not only by the amount of birds we see, but the variety, as well! Below is a photo of a Blue Jay. Nickolas had lots of fun chatting with the bird and feeding it some bread. One day, Dan saw an entire family of Blue Jays! We'll be sure to keep the camera handy to capture more photos of our little wildlife sanctuary.

I'm on a Boat

Mommy had an exciting night on the Potomac River with Auntie Jill and Auntie Mo on Jill's dad's fundraiser cruise while daddy stayed home with the kiddies. Mommy had too much fun with her girls (good thing the cruise is just once a year)!



No cruise is complete without a trip past the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.


Jones Point Lighthouse

Happy Independence Day!

Pretty Dress

A while back, Grandma Julie sent us old dresses that mommy wore as a wee one and some her aunties may have worn. Some are quite delicate and all are lovely. They sure don't make them like they used to.