West Farm Fun!

 

It's that time of year again! Nothing gets in the fall spirit like a trip to West Farm! We've had so much fun over the last few years going to the farm and once even tackling the maze! This year, Lindsey & Kendall joined us for some fun! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE watching Stryker & Kendall play together and am so glad we can share all these fun experiences with them! Making some of the best traditions every year!

 

We started with a some big bouncy ball action. Stryker loves these things!

 



 

This year they added a HUGE sand play area complete with tractor tires! These proved perfect for climbing, sliding and jumping! Stryker & Kendall really enjoyed this new play area... we came back repeatedly during our visit.

Goodness... that is PURE sweetness right there!



Next stop: The animals! What visit to a farm is complete without cheking out our farm friends? These guys loved the animals and I loved capturing their sweet faces and enjoyment!

MY most favorite part of West Farm is the hay ride! We waited patiently for our turn and climbed on board! )PS: Aren't these just the most handsome guys? I'm one lucky woman! ) A quick trip around the corn maze and the farm and our hay ride was complete!

All that riding sure makes you hungry for ice cream! We indulged in a delicious treat. Stryker picked a SpongeBob ice cream.

After a rest while enjoying our dessert, Daddy wanted to try the apple sling! He looked like a pro :)
Stryker also wanted to give a try... Don't worry little Buddy! Next year you'll be right on target!

The excitement didn't end there... We headed over to the pumpkin area for some decorating! Stryker was on a mission to find the perfect one. And he DID! Proud boy :)
He then took his time and decorated very nicely uniquely (is that a word?!?)! We will display it on the porch for a few weeks.

Before heading out, we stopped back by the sand play area for more fun!

Thanks Aunt Lindsey & Kendall for a great afternoon of fall fun! Can't wait until next year!

Poppa's Birthday 2012

 

It just so happened that while we were in Aiken for the Border Bash, it was also Poppa's birthday! Talk about good timing... saving some miles! On Poppa's ACTUAL birthday we were at Border Bash. The next day, Saturday, the family gathered at their house for a cook out and birthday celebration. The Honours (sans James of course), Granny, The Gehlkens, Katie & Logan and Mom & Mark. We had good food, good playtime, good cake & presents.. Much like last year!

 

Unlike last year, Little Miss is here with us! What a beautiful girl and another piece of my heart! I just love my neice!

 



 

 

The boys did some playing together inside before heading out to the sand box (aka sand pile). 

 

 

And Mommy did some reading to our little princess

 Poor Peyton has some awful allergies when it comes to pet dander. He had a time this visit! We watched him closely and dosed him with Benadryl. Luckily, the swelling finally settled down.

I can't wait to buy you all kinds of girly thinks sweet Maddison!Including make up!



After all the eating and playing, it was time for cake! Guess who was right on top of things and helping Nana... YEP! Pey & Stryker

 

That's a lot of candles Nana!

 

Are we ready yet?

 

We sang happy birthday to Poppa and the boys dug in! Nothing like ice cream cake to get the sugar levels and energy up!

 

 

After cake, the boys helped Poppa open his presents.



Peyton was ready to open presents and helped with this big box

 



Poppa & his boys

 



 

Poppa & all his grandbabies!

(Look at those precious faces!!)

 

 

We hope you had a fun birthday weekend with us Poppa! Happy Birthday and to many, many more!

 



Border Bash 2012

 

Stryker was BEYOND excited to go to Border Bash this year and meet... COCKY! Friday afternoon we drove up to Aiken, picked up Nana & Poppa and headed over to Augusta Common for the yearly event!

 

First things first, we had to stop at the Hooter's tent for Stryker to practice his spiral! What a good looking lad in his jersey... Even if it's USC ;)

 

Nice form!

After playing some football, checking out the vendors and grabbing some food, we headed back to stake our claim in front of the stage. We listened to the band, ate, people watched then... There he was! COCKY! I grabbed my camera and Dan grabbed Stryker so we could say hello!

At first, Stryker was a little standoff-ish....

But pretty soon Cocky & him were Best Buds!

We headed back to our seats and finished our dinner. Stryker was intrigued with the UGA cheerleaders and watched as they mingled around us.

And I, of course, took the opportunity to take some super cute pictures!

 

LOVE this! He doesn't even know they're there!

Soon, it was time for the pep rally portion of the show to start. UGA cheerleaders and Hairy took the stage first..

 

 

And then the USC squad and Cocky made their way on stage..

We ended the night fairly early because one little one was ready to G-O! What a great tradition this has been to enjoy with Nana & Poppa! The Gehlken's are all smiles!