Happy 4th of July!

Scott had to work the 4th of July, so the boys and I joined Grandma Brenda and Marla, Tony, and the boys at the Piedmont parade.  Aiden was sporting his headphones from Poppy (a lifesaver, by the way:)

 

Waiting for the parade to start

 After the parade we went up to Marla's for lunch and to hang out for a while.  Tony's sister and kids were there so they all jumped in the hot tub for a little swim after lunch.

Aiden, Tyson, Braden, Brylee, and Mason

 After hot tubbin they decided they needed to do some outdoor sports!

Tyson started with the self-propelled model

Aiden and his ride

 

 Next up was the "big 4 wheelers".

Braden and Tyson

Aiden looks all ready to go

 

Aiden trying out Mason's 4 wheeler

Tyson has it all figured out, and did a really good job driving this big guy all buy himself!
 

 Scott made it home around 2pm, and we made it home a little after 3pm...just in time to get a little rest in and head out to the Chisolm's house for their annual 4th of July party!  They had told us it gets a little crazy since the Valley is about the only place where fireworks aren't banned...and they definitely take advantage of it!

Tyson lighting a firecracker

Scott lighting the gigantic string of firecrackers from our neighbor, Bob.  He thought the boys needed some more fireworks, and really loaded them up before we went out to the Chisolm's!

Too bad we didn't record the sound...man it was loud!!

the aftermath!

Aiden sporting his headphones...again!!

 

There were a lot of people there...and a lot of kids!  It was tough keeping track of everyone, and making sure they were all being safe

Captin of the Rush (Scott Wray) and Greg.  There may have been alcohol involved:)

Tyson and his best hockey buddy...Duncan

The fireworks were amazing...and absolutely everywhere!  They definitely do go all out in the valley!

One of the thousands of fireworks that was set off that night!

 One of Scott Wray's buddies showed up with his entire truck bed filled with fireworks!  He apparently had bought out an entire fireworks stand, and had well over $2,000 of fireworks that he was ready to light!  We were able to see most of them, but left before the big finale since Scott had to get up at 3am to work on Friday. 

 

The boys had a great time, and it was amazing to see all of the fireworks! We can't wait until next year when the 4th is on a Friday and noone will have to work the next day! You can bet we will be heading to the Chisolm's again for a great show!

 

 

Meeting baby Barrett!

We had been counting the days from Barrett's arrival to when we could go down to Grammy and Poppy's to see him!  Tyson was soooo excited to see him, and I think he was pretty surprised at just how tiny he was!  After all he was only 10 days old when we were there!

 

 

Getting his first up close look at adorable Barret!

Getting some loves from Uncle Skippy

 It was very hot there on Saturday, so Aunt Jean bought a tarp and the kids enjoyed some good ole fashion Slip n Slide fun!!!

Cade and Tyson taking a crack at it

Kyra with the straight shot down!

Get ready.....get set.....go!!!

Tight race between Kyra and Cade with Aiden bringing up the rear!

Watch out Kyra...looks like Aiden is coming right for you!!

The slip n slide kept them busy for a long time, and there may have even been some dish soap added by the end of it all!  To say they all had a blast would be an understatement!  Aunt Jean also bought some fireworks (she's the coolest!), so after supper we headed out to have some fun!

Aiden has always been SUPER sensitive to loud noises and fireworks are the worst!  Can't have much fun with your hands on your ears the whole time!

Trying to hang in there and light one....

 Thankfully Aunt Abby came to the rescue and gave Aiden Poppy's super duty headphones to wear!  They were like magic!!


Check out that happy boy!!!!

These 2 were full of all sorts of ideas....

Lighting firecrackers and then letting them explode inside the orange cones

Poppy showed them the pop can trick!  Place a firecracker under a pop can...light...and up flies the pop can when the firecracker explodes!

Getting some assistance from Poppy

Aiden had a blast lighting fireworks just like the big boys!  Thank goodness for super duty head phones!!

 The weekend flew by and before we knew it Sunday rolled around and it was time to head back home.  I think we all could have stay and loved on Barrett forever...especially big cousin Tyson!  We can't wait til we get to give him cuddles again!

 

Giving last minutes loves before heading home...:(

Happy Father's Day!

We have sorta started a tradition of going miniature golfing on Father's Day,and this year was no different.  Dad picked Perkin's for lunch before the big game, and then it was off for some golfin fun!

 

Aiden was taking the game very seriously as you can see!

such unique form:)

Checking out the hole...and planning their strategy

I can't say that Dad won the game....but he is #1 in our hearts! :)  Seriously, though, thank-you for being such an amazing father to our boys!  They are so lucky to have you as their role model...and I am very aware how lucky I am to have you as my husband!  We love you!!  Happy Father's Day!!

Mud Run

Scott ran in his first ever mud run, and I think he is officially addicted!  He ran on a team with Tara (the boys' babysitter), Codi Rieb,  and Randy (a friend of the Rieb's)

 

Before the big race....Tara, Randy, Scott, Cody with Taylee, and Randy's son (who was running as a single)

Scott with 2 of his biggest fans...his 3rd was taking the picture! :)

Getting lined up for the starting gun

climbing over one of the first obstacles

Tara and Scott led the way for their team...they killed it!

Going through the cargo net

Navigating 1 of the many "mud holes"

Nearing the finish line...

almost there...

at the finish line....Great job honey!!

The team in all their glory!

Scott had a great race, and I think he surprised himself with how well he did!  He is already researching in to more mud runs, and his loving support group will be there to cheer for him every step of the way!