Fun in the Sun

Today was a fun day. We stayed at the Keatings last night because the construction in our house is getting finished. Then, today we headed to the air show in Sioux Falls. It was amazing! The Navy's Blue Angels performed which was great. The estimated crowd was over 100,000 people; that's almost the whole city. There were people everywhere. The only bad thing is that Jesse got over-heated and was in bed by 7. Hoping he feels better tomorrow =(Jesse and Maverick enjoying the show. That spec in the clouds is the Blue Angels. Actually, Maverick fell asleep about half way through the show which was crazy because it was so loud. Jesse was in heaven today looking at all the planes. He loves them. Plus, they were playing all of the music from Top Gun which made Maverick feel special!! Jennifer, I, and Maverick on the shuttle bus back to fairgrounds after the show. Whoever put the busing system together did an awesome job! We didn't have to worry about parking or walking for miles. It's still blows my mind that buses don't have seat belts. It seems so unsafe, and this is coming from a veteran bus rider...10+ years. Don't get me started or you'll have to listen to my pity party about having to ride the bus for hours a day as a child.
Maverick and Jesse.
Maverick is learning so much. He's trying to put on his shoes but doesn't quite get it yet. He'll do anything to get outside faster!

Look at these cuties!! Carlee and Cristian came and stayed last week. We went up to the farm for part of our stay. They are both so great with Maverick. I could handle having them around more often. They keep him so entertained!

Maverick is quite the gardner. He spent almost our whole 4 days at the farm in grandpa's garden. At one point, we didn't see him for 2 hours straight! He didn't come out at all!! He just had his coffee can and spoon. He and the kids had a restaurant going on in there I guess. They had a blast.

Wanting to figure out the shovel to dig up the onions and potatoes. Grandpa sent home lots of treats from his garden: potatoes, lettuce, beets, onions, carrots, yum, yum!

The first day at the farm was pretty chilly, but Maverick still made it outside. And, he found the rocks.

Taking a break and pulling on the rope of the wagon.

Of course, Maverick already walks around like he owns the farm. He goes here, there, everywhere. The farm is such a great place for him. There is dirt and rocks everywhere for him. What more could a boy want??

Oh, yeah, a brother...or sister! I know most everyone knows by now but thought I better get it on the blog for public record. Expected on or around Jan 18, 2010!!!

Catching up!

Needless to say, it's been awhile. I was doing so well there for awhile, then Jesse had to start studying more, and I rarely got the computer. Which, is really just fine with me! We have been busy these past few weeks. We made a trip to the farm, play outside all of the time, and are looking forward to Cristian & Carlee visiting. Because Jesse will be in SF all week at school and the construction of our apartment will be wrapping up, the 4 of us are heading to the farm! Here's Maverick opening a package from his Oma Carola. Each time he gets a present, he is figuring out more of what he is supposed to do. Today he had the packing tape stuck to his fingers which was pretty funny. He got a new outfit and a beach ball! Fun!
Maverick and I lounging in green. My favorite color.
Maverick's new playground is the bunk bed. He loves to climb up there and discover all of the mysteries of his future bed! We had used it for storage, so we had to do some quick cleaning. He'll be scaling the sides like a monkey in no time.

Fun days outside! It's hotter than blazes and so humid we can't hardly breath some days. We might as well play in the sprinkler. That's what summer is for! At first Maverick was a little timid, but soon enough he realized it's more fun being wet. Maverick enjoys putting rocks in the stream to make the water spray all over.

Notice the front of his shirt is sopping wet, and his back is dry.

Sprinkler drops keep falling on my head! He was just glistening with droplets of water.

More water.

Riding in the wagon at the farm. Cristian & Carlee answered his every whim. When we got to the farm, Carlee asked if Maverick could have a popsicle and I said yes. He came out with a red one. Five minutes later he came out of the garage with a blue one. Shortly after, he came out with an orange one! I asked Carlee, "What are you doing?" She said, "He likes them!!" Of course he did, and he had her wrapped around his finger. It was hilarious!

Pulling the ancient little red wagon.

The kids filled up a cooler and the wagon with water. Maverick worked for an hour moving the water back and forth. I don't think I had ever seen him concentrate so hard. Luckily it was hot because the water was CHILLY!

Maverick and his buddy Carlee.