The Fargo Airsho

The middle of August, Lane and I took the kids to the Fargo Airsho. Lane got free VIP tickets from work so we had reserved seats and even a tented area to sit and watch the show. The weather was great; it was a hot sunny day. This was MaKena’s first time going to the Airsho so I was a little worried about how she’d react to the loud planes. Thankfully they had ear plugs! We ate lunch and hung out in the VIP area and watched all the planes. My favorite part of the show is the Blue Angels. I think it’s neat how they can fly so close together. The kids really enjoyed the show and were well behaved, thankfully! Hopefully we can go again the next time they are in town.

MaKena and Jacob checking out an Air Force plane.
I love this picture. Lane, Jacob and MaKena walking around the Airsho.

Daddy and MaKena. (I love this picture too!)

Some planes flying over during the show.

The Blue Angel Planes parked and waiting for their time in the show.

Four of the Blue Angels in a diamond.

Another picture of the 4 planes in the diamond.

All 6 planes flying together. I can't get over how close they fly to each other.

Celebrating Isabel and Papa's birthdays

I have fallen behind big time on my blog posts. Work has been extremely busy, crazy, stressful and I’ve found it extremely difficult to come home and spend any time on the computer. I’ve finally gone through some pictures and I have a few updates ready and waiting. Sorry for the delay.

The beginning of August we spent a Saturday out at the lake celebrating Lonnie and Isabel’s birthdays. The weather was a little overcast and cloudy but we still had a lot of fun. Alexis spoiled MaKena by painting her toe nails 10 different nail polish colors and even put stickers on her big toe nails. Isabel got her toe nails done by Nana at the same time. After the polish party the kids played in the water and tried to catch some fish. After dinner, Papa and Isabel opened their presents and we all sang happy birthday and had some cake. MaKena ended up spending the night at the lake with Nana and Papa and had a blast.

Nana, Isabel, MaKena and Alexis getting ready for the nail party!
Alexis painting MaKena's nails.
Nana painting Isabel's nails.
The finish product.
MaKena, Isabel and Alexis getting ready to go in the water.

Papa and Isabel with their cake.

Alexis and MaKena rowing a way!! MaKena kept trying to row the boat by herself!!

MaKena, Alexis, Isabel and Brandon on the jet ski.

Happy Birthday Brec!

Happy Birthday Brec! (Brec is Lane's oldest brother.) We hope you have a great day!! We love you!

Brec and Isabel from a few summers ago. (Another oldie but goodie!!)

Happy Birthday Brad!

Happy Birthday Brad! We hope you have a great day! We look forward to celebrating with you. We love you!!

Brad and MaKena at the lake 3 summers ago!

Karisa's 4th Birthday Party

About a month ago we were out at Jason and Jerene’s to help Karisa celebrate her 4th birthday. It’s hard to believe she’s 4 already. It was beautiful night to be outside playing. The kids played in the backyard on the trampoline and swing set while all the adults visited. Karisa got a lot of nice new outfits and toys for her birthday. It was a fun night with the Redfield family!

The kids jumping in the tramp.
They sure had a lot of fun jumping!

MaKena going down the slide.

Another view of the kids in the tramp. They spent a lot of time in there.

Jacob, MaKena, Karisa, Karlee and Emma saying cheese!!

Gunnar driving.

The little girls playing in the playhouse. Emma, MaKena, Karlee and Karisa.

More fun in the pool!

We love splashing in the pool!! You can probably tell from all the pool post I’ve had this summer! But this day I decided it’s time we get a bigger pool! There isn’t a lot of room left in the pool when Jacob is in it!! So on my list next spring is a new swimming pool for the kids. But regardless of the size of the pool the kids still had fun and they were able to cool off on another hot summer day.

Jacob relaxing in the pool.
Jacob and MaKena cooling off on a hot hot day!

Pretending to be asleep! Silly kids.

MaKena squirting Jacob.

Bingo with Grandma Vivian

For those of you who don’t know Grandma Vivian, my mom’s mom, was moved up to a nursing home in Fargo Memorial Day weekend. I love having her in town but I don’t love the fact that she has to be in nursing home. I remember as a kid growing up I always wanted grandma to live in Fargo. Every time she’d come visit us everyday we’d play Skippo, watch Days of Our Lives and take Bo for a walk. Then when it came time for her to leave I’d cry the entire day she left. I hated it when she left. But now she’s in town and I love it. One Sunday afternoon I finally remembered to bring my camera when Jacob and I went up to play bingo with Grandma. Grandma doesn’t like having her picture take so I had to be sneaky about it! Thankfully she couldn’t hear the camera click when I took the pictures!! Jacob helped grandma by putting the chips on her card. Everybody wins at bingo in the nursing home and the prizes are snacks or a dime. Grandma usually takes the snacks and puts them in her drawer for all her great grandchildren to have when they come to visit. They all know where the snacks are at grandmas! We love to play bingo at the nursing home with Grandma!!

Jacob helping grandma play bingo!
Jacob giving me a little smile!

Swimming at the South High Pool

Lane and I took the kids to the South High pool one Saturday afternoon when the temps and humidity were extremely high. There wasn’t anything else we could do and I was tired of hanging out inside. Jacob brought his friend Andy with and we spent the afternoon cooling off at the pool. I think this is the first time the water hasn’t felt cold! We bought the boys passes to go down the water slide, so while the boys went sliding Lane and I hung out with MaKena in the shallow end. She had fun playing with all the different things and sliding down the slide. It was the perfect day to be at the pool.

MaKena getting wet under one of the little water falls.
MaKena and daddy.

Lane putting MaKena under the falling water.

My sweet MaKena Rose!

She put her goggles on. Lane and I laughed and laughed at her cute little face! Silly girl! I think the goggles are a little too big.

Jacob and Andy.

Jacob, MaKena and Andy hanging out in the shallow end.

Daddy catching MaKena at the end of the little kids slide.

Andy on the slide.

Jacob coming down the slide.

Pool Fun

We’ve had an extremely hot summer this year. We’ve taken MaKena’s pool out on several occasions and she just loves to swim in it. Next year I will need to get her a bigger pool. This particular day was extremely hot and if I remember correctly I was starting to fall asleep in the chair while watching her swim!! Ah, the lazy days of summer. I’m sure going to miss them when the snow starts flying.

MaKena cooling off in the pool.
Looking cute while adding a little more water to her pool.

Here is a sequence of pictures taken while MaKena was jumping into the water. I love taking the pictures to see how they turn out. Her face expressions are priceless! Here she's getting ready to jump.

Jumping in the water.

Splash.

MaKena getting ready to jump again.

I love her face in this picture! She was having fun.