Farm Showcase

After soccer practice on Saturday morning we headed to a farm showcase put on by the University.  The kids had a fun time and there was so much to do!  It was really crowed this year-I think more and more people have realized how cool this place is.

Avery was worried about finding her friend!

 

This was the only thing we did this weekend because they have all come down with a cold (or it could be allergies).  We shall see how Mack does with it...I will add that Mack had good numbers last week.  We are about a month away from Mack's one year mark of being sick! 

 

BUT...

A cold can't stop them from playing outside at home:

 

 I would NEVER EVER EVER think I would say this, but it's so sad watching Lincoln chase them...all three always want to ride the power wheel.  I thought, "heck no we teach them to share!" but as time has gone on and I see how much they use this, it might be time to get another one-or maybe Santa can bring it!

 Our neighbors came over and we had S'mores!  Everyone enjoyed roasting marshmallows.  Avery claims it made her feel better! 

 This is a happy kid! 

Happy week to everyone!

Why Do I Complain?

I have always lived by a big city growing up.  When I came to Columbia, I never expected this small town to be my permanent home.  Now after 11 years of living here, it's time to call it my home and embrace its wonderful attributes.

I'm always complaining there is nothing to do here in Columbia.  Whenever we go to St. Louis, I want to move there!!!

There are so many beautiful things to do with kids in big cities.  But, we all know moving is probably a big stretch or something that will happen later in life.

Since excepting this, we have been getting out more here in our town.  The bikes have helped get us on these amazing bike trails-I can't believe it's here in Missouri.

Usually we travel on the weekends, but the past few times we have stayed in town-it's been nice to discover what's around us.  

This weekend, we attended a fun activity at the Children's Hospital.  It's where it all started with Mack.  They had a safe kids event-there were firefighters, police officers, a bounce house, baby ducks, plants to plant, and much more! Plus our good friend orchestrated the whole thing and it was nice to support her!

 A bounce house...huh what a great idea for a kid with low platelets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  UGG!!!! It was pretty nerve wrecking, but we couldn't tell him no-we just watched like hawks!

 We went home for naps and then at about 3:30 headed to the bike trail.  We rode 6 miles one way-it was fast with so many people.  Papa H., our two friends and their two kids joined us on our journey.  How nice to have lots of people to talk to?

 It was on the Missouri river. Wow!  There were cliff tops you couldn't see the tops-they were so high!  Then this crazy hole in the wall, hippy, camp site was our stopping point.  Lucky us!  What a sight it was.  Then they started up the music and the kids danced!

This is something we have to do again-hopefully adding more to our group!  I even found out it's only a 7 mile bike ride to the winery-hum...sounds like something with adults!!!

 

My point is, no matter where you live, there is so much to see if you except it.  Yes, big cities are fun and full of culture, but there isn't anything like what we saw on this bike ride!!!!

Tons of Trucks-Third year

Since Mack's ANC keeps rising, we keep letting him have experiences out of the house. This was our third year to attend a truck event here in town. The kids love it-me not so much:)...every truck, car, bus, van etc. has kids climbing everywhere and honking the horns. So, it's a blast for the kids! 

It was even more fun because they got to spend time with their cousins, Aunts, and Uncles. 

The smiles on their faces say it all!

 

I am not sure there could be a better event for Mack-the only down side was when he saw the helicopter because he started to have some anxiety.  He thought he had to go on it and got fearful.  We immediately retreated:)

 

It's nice to have other things to blog about instead of sad things-We enjoy the happy times!