I'ts a Parade!

This past weekend was the start of the Johnson County Fair.  You know how it's fair time...because it's HOT!!  It doesn't matter where you are, Southern Illinois or Indiana, when it's fair week it's the hottest week of the year.  I love fair week because it reminds me of growing up.  Brandi and I were in 4-H for as long as I can remember. This week always reminds me of the 4-H pledge (yes I still remember it), panicking to get your projects done even though you've had all year to complete them and fair food!   It is so fun for me to see the kids now enjoying the 4-H fair too.  The fun thing about the fair in Franklin is there is a parade that starts off the week.  So, we packed up the boys and headed downtown in the heat for the parade.  The boys LOVED it!  Of course it helps that some of their favorite things are tractors and fire trucks!  Oh, and did I mention they love the fact that you can get free candy!  These kids certainly didn't miss out on getting the goods!  Here's to hoping next year is a little cooler!

 Fire Trucks!!

The parade can wear you out too.  Mason was so sleepy he nearly fell asleep in the truck in the 5 minutes it took to make it home.  I couldn't help but document his ability to try to stay awake!

Finally asleep!

We've Been BUSY!

What a crazy past few weeks.  It has been busy but soo much fun! A few highlight from the past few weeks :)

4th of July/Parker's 2nd Birthday Party

4th of July weekend we headed down to Southern Illinois to celebrate the holiday as well as Parker's 2nd Birthday.  The kids loved being with "train" Grandma and Grandpa, as well as, swimming in the pool, jumping in a bounce house and having sparklers for the first time.  It's so fun to get the boys and Parker together to play.  It's crazy with 3 little one's running all over the place.  What would be do with peace and quiet anyway!

Birthday Girl

We love cake.....and presents!

Bounce House Fun

Sparklers!!

Most important...SWIMMING!

(Mason swimming by himself..such a BIG boy!!!)

This was a first for him.  He is soo excited to get to swim by himself! Can't believe he's old enough to do this but now he's our little fish.

Cousins!!

These two photos are my most favorite of the weekend!

What a group!

Our new addition to the family!

This past week we adopted Trudie, a 7-month old black lab.  The boys LOVE her and I love hearing them say her name!  She is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met.  She is so good with the boys, let's them lay all over her and even steal her toys.  She fits in so well with the family and has already taken a piece of all our hearts.  I'm sure there will be more posts of Trudie in the furture, but this is what she's been up to this week.

 Looks like Trudie already has Brad right where she wants him!

 Hugs!

 Playing in the boys homemade "tent"

The three amigos!