We don't like to sit around on the weekends I guess. Last weekend we were super busy! Friday night we went to the Central States Fair for our daily (almost) Cream Puff. (Only for that week of course. For those of you that don't know, my mom is known as "The Cream Puff Lady" 'round these parts). Anyhow, we also took Spencer down to the rides (Mason is still too little so he observed). Spence LOVED them! We also visited the 'fair animals' about 10 times last week: the petting zoo (Kavita insert jealousy here), the horses, the cows, the rabbits, the chickens, etc.
Saturday we went to none other than Reptile Gardens! I think that makes 5 times this summer. Hey, you go once and you get a free season pass...and really, what's better than free? And every time is different...this time we actually got to pet Fluffy...a baby alligator! Then it was back to the Fair for our final farewell.
Sunday we went to the park to play, go on a walk and feed ducks. Mason opted to eat his bread instead of giving it to the ducks. There were a couple of close calls where I thought some of the hissing ducks were going to take his bread right out of his hand! I was on guard though.
Are you exhausted yet? Well, we were. But we had another good weekend. What does next weekend have in store? You'll have to wait and read....
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Camping trip dos
Last weekend we went camping for the second time this summer - wish we could go more often but it hasn't worked out. Anyhow, it was so much fun!
We went fishing again...and Spencer caught 7 fish! He didn't break his initial record of 8, but still, 7 is pretty awesome. Last time we went Mason couldn't walk yet so this was a whole new experience - for him and us. He was obsessed with fishing...and when I say obsessed, I mean obsessed. He had to touch every fish and would screech super loud when it was being reeled in. He doesn't have his own fishing pole yet (not a mistake we will make again) so he had to take turns holding Micah's and Spencer's.
It got pretty windy and a storm started to pass through in the night so Milo had to sleep in the tent with us - just a reminder for us that next year we will definitely need a bigger tent. (Or a camper, but we'll settle for a bigger tent).
Still no new camera, so no new photos. I realize the blog is much more blah without them so we'll try to remedy that situation soon.
We went fishing again...and Spencer caught 7 fish! He didn't break his initial record of 8, but still, 7 is pretty awesome. Last time we went Mason couldn't walk yet so this was a whole new experience - for him and us. He was obsessed with fishing...and when I say obsessed, I mean obsessed. He had to touch every fish and would screech super loud when it was being reeled in. He doesn't have his own fishing pole yet (not a mistake we will make again) so he had to take turns holding Micah's and Spencer's.
It got pretty windy and a storm started to pass through in the night so Milo had to sleep in the tent with us - just a reminder for us that next year we will definitely need a bigger tent. (Or a camper, but we'll settle for a bigger tent).
Still no new camera, so no new photos. I realize the blog is much more blah without them so we'll try to remedy that situation soon.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Comical
I've said it before and I'm saying it again - our boys are sooo funny! They literally keep us laughing everyday....and this last year we've so needed it. They are such blessings. But I digress...I thought I would share some of the funny things they say and do with ya'll.
Spencer:
"Shaaark!" (instead of Charge!)
" 'Sup D Money Masey?"
"Wee-ha!"
Sometimes he really gets into his dance moves and dances super fast - arms flailing and all. (Auntie D. - remind you of anything?)
Mason:
His is more the sound he makes so I may need to capture it to video to give the full effect. He says "maaaa" for mom. But imagine a sheep saying "baaaa" and put the letter M at the beginning - EXACTLY the same sound!
He also has a signature wrestling move - we call it the 'Masey Mash'. He free falls right onto you with his arms up in the air like he is jumping out of a plane. Sometimes it comes very unexpected too.
I could go on and on, but I'll just say I reserve the right to add to this list at any time for your reading pleasure. Boys are so much fun!
Spencer:
"Shaaark!" (instead of Charge!)
" 'Sup D Money Masey?"
"Wee-ha!"
Sometimes he really gets into his dance moves and dances super fast - arms flailing and all. (Auntie D. - remind you of anything?)
Mason:
His is more the sound he makes so I may need to capture it to video to give the full effect. He says "maaaa" for mom. But imagine a sheep saying "baaaa" and put the letter M at the beginning - EXACTLY the same sound!
He also has a signature wrestling move - we call it the 'Masey Mash'. He free falls right onto you with his arms up in the air like he is jumping out of a plane. Sometimes it comes very unexpected too.
I could go on and on, but I'll just say I reserve the right to add to this list at any time for your reading pleasure. Boys are so much fun!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
State and National
Parks that is.
Last weekend was busy for us. Saturday we went to Custer State Park (for the second time this summer). But this time we saw WAY more animals! We saw bighorn sheep, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and more bison than we have ever seen...all trips combined! The boys were very excited about all of the animals but especially loved the "Buffale-whale" (Spencer's word for buffalo). We had a great picnic lunch and enjoyed watching the boys play in the wilderness.
Sunday we went to the Badlands. This was one of the free weekends to visit National Parks so we thought we'd take advantage of it - again, another great experience. We looked and looked for the fox and the black-footed ferrets that are supposed to be everywhere, but we didn't see any. Nor did we see any of the rattlesnakes that many a sign warned us about (this was probably a good thing). More bighorn sheep and prairie dogs though:)
We have had a really good time playing tourist this summer and feel the season closing in on us...be sure to enjoy these last days - they're almost gone!
Last weekend was busy for us. Saturday we went to Custer State Park (for the second time this summer). But this time we saw WAY more animals! We saw bighorn sheep, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and more bison than we have ever seen...all trips combined! The boys were very excited about all of the animals but especially loved the "Buffale-whale" (Spencer's word for buffalo). We had a great picnic lunch and enjoyed watching the boys play in the wilderness.
Sunday we went to the Badlands. This was one of the free weekends to visit National Parks so we thought we'd take advantage of it - again, another great experience. We looked and looked for the fox and the black-footed ferrets that are supposed to be everywhere, but we didn't see any. Nor did we see any of the rattlesnakes that many a sign warned us about (this was probably a good thing). More bighorn sheep and prairie dogs though:)
We have had a really good time playing tourist this summer and feel the season closing in on us...be sure to enjoy these last days - they're almost gone!
Badlands National Park
Thursday, August 13, 2009
What else?
So, most of you know we lost our camera last week. Well, let me tell you - that was just the beginning of it. Then we needed a new battery for the VW, a few days later we had to replace some belts in it (okay, we knew this would need to be done but still). Then our vacuum needed something replaced and to top it off, Tuesday we got some stupid computer virus and had to take our computer to the "geeks" to get it fixed. Isn't stuff supposed to happen in 3's, because by my calculations this is 5!
Please, send any positive thoughts and positive energy you can our way....WE NEED IT!!
Please, send any positive thoughts and positive energy you can our way....WE NEED IT!!
Friday, August 7, 2009
ODAHLEN RULES!
Mini-Reunion Update: Minus Photos
So, we just returned from our first family vacation - and it was AWESOME! We went to Utah for an Odahlen-mini-family-reunion. Why mini? Well, 2 of the 7 siblings and Gramcracker & Grandpa were unable to attend. But, we did have all of the grandchildren together for the first time in years! (all 8 1/2 of them...Aunt Mimi is adding another Odahlen baby in October). The grandkids range in age from 5 months to 10 years.
Onto the update...we had such a great time. The boys were so well behaved in the 12-hour drive to and from Utah. The funny thing was that we left at 10:30 pm to head to Utah and woke the boys up...figuring, yeah, we'll drive overnight while they sleep. Apparently the boys had worked out other plans. They were up until after 2 am!
While in Utah we spent time at an old farm, went to a beautiful canyon to make s'mores, had a BBQ complete with a talent show, went to the zoo, and took a zillion photos. And of course we all agreed to share our photos with each other post-reunion. So here are some of our photos from the trip:
oh, wait. Here is where I insert the part about us LOSING OUR CAMERA!!! What? Yes, you heard me. Luckily for us I backed up all the photos pre-reunion so we are really only missing the 50 or so photos we took during our vacation. And lucky for us everyone else was taking pictures too (don't forget...you all promised to share).
Not lucky for us....we know we had it on our way back from Utah and think it somehow got dropped out of the car at our very.....last.....stop! And now some person "found" a camera with a memory card and the adapter and the case. Somehow I don't think "Finders Keepers" should apply when there are family photos and photos of little babies involved! (Insert sympathy here).
However, we will not let that spoil the wonderful time we had with our family. Our boys loved playing with their cousins and seeing all of their aunts and uncles and we loved catching up with everyone. We can't wait 'til next time and we hope that everyone will be able to make it. Odahlen Reunion 2011!
So, we just returned from our first family vacation - and it was AWESOME! We went to Utah for an Odahlen-mini-family-reunion. Why mini? Well, 2 of the 7 siblings and Gramcracker & Grandpa were unable to attend. But, we did have all of the grandchildren together for the first time in years! (all 8 1/2 of them...Aunt Mimi is adding another Odahlen baby in October). The grandkids range in age from 5 months to 10 years.
Onto the update...we had such a great time. The boys were so well behaved in the 12-hour drive to and from Utah. The funny thing was that we left at 10:30 pm to head to Utah and woke the boys up...figuring, yeah, we'll drive overnight while they sleep. Apparently the boys had worked out other plans. They were up until after 2 am!
While in Utah we spent time at an old farm, went to a beautiful canyon to make s'mores, had a BBQ complete with a talent show, went to the zoo, and took a zillion photos. And of course we all agreed to share our photos with each other post-reunion. So here are some of our photos from the trip:
oh, wait. Here is where I insert the part about us LOSING OUR CAMERA!!! What? Yes, you heard me. Luckily for us I backed up all the photos pre-reunion so we are really only missing the 50 or so photos we took during our vacation. And lucky for us everyone else was taking pictures too (don't forget...you all promised to share).
Not lucky for us....we know we had it on our way back from Utah and think it somehow got dropped out of the car at our very.....last.....stop! And now some person "found" a camera with a memory card and the adapter and the case. Somehow I don't think "Finders Keepers" should apply when there are family photos and photos of little babies involved! (Insert sympathy here).
However, we will not let that spoil the wonderful time we had with our family. Our boys loved playing with their cousins and seeing all of their aunts and uncles and we loved catching up with everyone. We can't wait 'til next time and we hope that everyone will be able to make it. Odahlen Reunion 2011!
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