Friday night after dinner, the boys just played outside. Their biggest fun was playing in the garden that my Dad has just tilled under. Dirt, dirt and more dirt! I swear I have never seen Eli so dirty - literally head to toe and every spot on his body. He ran and slid / dove / jumped into mounds of dirt. Happy as could be. Cole walked around in the dirt, even trying a bite but decided it wasn't very good. Bedtime actually went better than I expected - my Mom slept with Cole and I slept with Eli. He even told me he was tired and went upstairs.
Saturday morning we hung out at the farm for a bit and then went to the park to hike and play on the play structures. We didn't get too far hiking before Cole fell asleep in the backpacker and then Eli decided his legs were tired and didn't want to walk. So we cut it short and headed to the swings and playground. That was what he was really interested in. Eli had a great time climbing, swinging and sliding. Cole had fun doing the same with Grandpa & Grandma. We then had lunch and naps before heading to my Grandparents (the boys' Great Grandparents) for a family cookout to celebrate both their birthdays. We had lots of yummy food and homemade ice cream to top it all off. It was great to see everyone. We left there and headed home. I broke out my secret weapon - a headrest dvd player. Eli thought it was the coolest thing ever and both boys enjoyed watching 'Toy Story 2' on the way home. Cole fell asleep after about an hour and Eli fell asleep after the movie was over. It was the happiest drive ever!
Eli tested me quite a lot this weekend by not listening. Cole was getting annoyed because he couldn't do all the things Eli did. So both boys were not their normal happy selves. And being out of their element, I had to watch them extra careful. But in hindsight, the weekend wasn't as bad as I felt it was and the boys had a great time on the farm and we got to see our family. Now I'm happy to be home for a while and put the family traveling on hold.
Gathering hay
Eli checking in with Grandpa
In the truck to deliver the hay
Such a big boy!
And my not-so-big big boy =)
Eli decided that the pump house needed to be cleaned.
The start of Eli's dirt madness.
Running and tumbling and fun oh my!
Cole getting some dirt action
Can you believe how dirty he is?
Not a single clean spot on him.
Where's Cole-man?
Peek-a-boo!
After bath - Eli was sooooo dirty. Probably the dirtiest ever!
Grandpa feeding the animals. Eli decided that he does not like the big bull that moo'd at him.
Ready to go hike.
Love our outdoor adventures.
Swinging high thanks to Grandpa
my little monkey - Eli climbed up and over with no problems.
Climbing high with Grandpa.
a nice summit salute
Cole and Grandma sliding
Cole and Grandpa took a turn and Eli was right behind.
These were fun balance things.
Hanging at the lake, throwing rocks into it and checking out the ducks.
Eli pretending to fish from Grandpa's truck. We had planned to go but it didn't work out.
A great shot of Cole and Grandpa
Eating yummy homemade ice cream (thank you Uncle Tom!)
With my sweet Grandparents.
I love this very playful shot of Eli and Uncle Billy