Father's Day

Aunt Em went to their house and brought back balloons because Brett, Tyler, Bailey, and Regan wanted a water balloon fight. What a wonderful way to cool off on such a hot day! Before it was over, I don't know who had more fun, the four kids or the adults.

Tyler goes into the mudroom of Connie's house to fill up his balloons. You can't see it but he has a bucket in the sink that he is putting his balloons in after he fills and ties them.

Brett must have lost his bucket. He was very difficult for him to hold on to this big water balloons.Mike is on the run. He had Brett and Tyler come at him from one side and Bailey and Regan from the other. Regan snuck up on Grandpa through the garage and really let him have it. Surprise! She thought that was soooo funny. Grandpa took it really well.

Happy Father's Day

Brett, Tyler, Kristen, and Ben watch as Mike opens his Father's Day Cards. Each card reflects each child's personality. Everyone wanted Dad to open their card first. Of course, Kristen had to give Grandpa his card as Tyler, Bailey, and Brett watched. Regan was off on the sidelines somewhere.

Emily grilled some awesome steaks! She also brought her famous baked beans. Tammy brought the pea salad and Connie made fries. There was a total of 14 for lunch. Good thing Connie has a big table. It is great to get along so well.

Connie, Floyd, Marilyn, and Emily can be seen on the far side. Ben, Kristen, Bailey, and Regan are on the other side of the table.

Last but not least is Kevin, Brett, and Mike. I am not sure where Tyler and Darby snuck off to. Happy Father's Day: Kevin, Mike, and Darby.

Stormy Evening

These are pictures of the storm coming in on Saturday evening. These were taken outside our house about 5:00pm. The last one really looks wicked but thank goodness we didn't get the weather that Manhattan, Alma, and the surrounding area got.

Veteran's Memorial

After our tour at the zoo on Saturday, we decided to go across the street for the boys to check out the tank, helicopter, and the different memorials dedicated to the men and women who fought for our country.

Emporia Zoo

On Saturday, it was looking like it could rain so Mike and rest of the crew took the day off. We decided to head to the zoo in Emporia. It just goes to show, the zoo is for all ages!!! Brett and Tyler really like watching the Mountain Lion. It liked watching them too. You can see it up on the tree branch. Tyler and Brett decided to check out their "Wing Span".

Mike, Tyler, and Brett watched in facination at the ostrich. They were amazed my the way she moved her eggs toward her with her mouth and position them just right so she could sit on them.