Lemonade and cookies anyone?

Today is Sunday and Adria and Grandpa decided to learn how to earn their own money. They repaired and set up a lemonade stand and set up their signs while Amara and I made cookies and lemonade for them to sell. She is having a blast out there now and I am going to clean up my kitchen. Life is good.

A DAY AT THE FAIR

I wasn't there but look at the fun!! Angela, Aidan, and my favorite son in law had a great day! Or so say the birds.

Cousins bond.

Jonah and Caleb had a chance to visit. Now actually Jonah loves Caleb and won't leave him alone. He loves to kiss him and bounce him in his bouncer. Caleb loves Jonah and smiles big whenever he sees him. But these pictures show a different story. Jonah actually didn't like the camera watching.Hold me back!
Right cross!
Sorry.
Does anyone have cuter grandkids than I do? I don't think so.

Grandkids are the best!

Little Caleb Everett just keeps getting bigger! Aunt Stephanie gave him a bumbo seat and he thinks he's a little hot shot to be able to sit up all by himself. He is 3 months now and is starting to be a little easier to babysit. He will actually take a bottle now. Whew!Jim and I took the kids to the ostrich farm last Sunday and we had so much fun. Aidan loved the birds and the volcano. Adria and Amara loved the birds and the deer. The ostriches were kind of scary. Jonah liked the birds on his head but he didn't want them on his arm or shoulder.
This is me teaching the flat hand technique.
Grandpa had a great idea of putting feed in Jonah's lap and backing up to take pictures of Jonah with the deer. Grandma saved him. He'll probably have nightmares.

Aidan was the bravest 2 year old with the birds the lady had ever seen. He loved them.

We all went for ice cream after and we were only a little late getting Jonah to his Mom and Dad so he could visit his other Grandma and Grandpa. (Sorry)

FAMILY REUNION

Well, what a day! This year it was Angela and Shawna who put together the family reunion. They did a great job. Shawna organized the food and Angela organized the games. I have alot of great pictures thanks to my favorite son in law who has a natural talent and needs to share it. (do it for a paid hobby) He is AWESOME!!!! Thanks Adrian! Here are a few of my favorite of my kids and grandkids. It was hard to pick.

The best part of picknics are the cookies.
Pick your pole.

Angela making sure nobody falls into the lake.
Grandpa spent the day fixing kid's poles.
Aidan showing off the big one.


Angela trying to see if Jonah ever gets full. This went on all day!

Grandma teaching kids how to pop caps on a rock. Amara was quite good at it.
Josiah and Jonah having a father and son moment. Incredible.
Now for a son and father moment.
Amara saving the worms for pets. Grandpa let her keep two.
Aidan and Jonah having a quiet time on the blanket.
Two cousins that had a great day. Thanks Angela and Shawna.

I add the following although we didn't take pictures. Sunday we took Adria, Amara, and Aidan to Sea World and had a great day. One highlight was Aidan and 2 Baluga whales trying to breed. Luckily I didn't have to explain because they were not successful while we were viewing (very shortly when we realized what was happening) Adria explained to Aidan before a laughing crowd how you can tell boy whales from girls because boys have tally whackers and girls don't. I was glad to not have them asking me any questions. That's a trip for mom and dad. After a fun day of exploring God's wonderful creatures we went to the beach for calzones at our favorite seaside restaurant. Then we went down to the water and the kids had a great time wading in the water and yelling and running. Adria buried her feet in the sand and started dancing and singing to the lord making up her own songs. She was all by herself and I left her alone. She sang for a good half hour. I moved up the beach with Aidan who decided he was the boss of the waves. He stood at the shore and said, "Oh no, here comes big one!" Then he would throw out both hands and yell, "STOP" When it didn't he would run from the wave and laugh. Then he would start all over. Amara kept throwing wet sand and playing in the surf and writing in the sand. I love the beach at night. We ended the night singing and dancing up the beach all of us singing our own songs. Adria said, "Grandma, you can dance! You look like a teenager." I felt like one too. I write this so I don't forget one of the best days of my life. I wish Adrian had been there for pictures.

Jonah Quinn Venters' First Birthday

What a great day. Stephanie worked so hard and made the perfect birthday party. Lots of good food and a great birthday cake. I didn't get a picture but she made giant cupcakes. Jonah loved it. (after everyone stopped staring at him) Joe BBQ'd. Lots of family and friends. It was fun!

Stephanie and Jonah playing in the pool.

Jonah getting the cutest little monkey jammies. He wore them that night.

Aunt Becka, Uncle Ben, and uncle Jake having some slide time.
Jonah looking to see if he can pass Grandma and Adria .Serena looking adorable.
Daddy baptising Aidan the hard way.
The audience.Grandma Linda stealing Caleb.

Angela and Adrian. (They finally sat still long enough to get a picture)

Grandpa Henry and uncle Henry trying to stay cool.

Thanks Steph and Joe for alot of great memories.

Jonah to the rescue!

Is this the cutest little fireman you ever saw? Jonah came to visit last night and I decided to try this on him. It is a size 18 months. Just a little snug but he still makes one handsome fireman.
Just had to show him off one more time.
Today, Amara and Aidan were playing house. Amara kept trying to teach Aidan to cook but he wouldn't pay attention. She kept saying, "Aidan, you're never going to learn to cook if you don't watch!" She was using her teacher voice. She learned that in Kindergarten.Aidan didn't last long but Amara cooked for an hour.