Farmer's Fair

This week marked the annual Plainfield Farmer's Fair. Celebrating everything 'farm' this local fair provided us with inexpensive fun for the whole week. Carter absolutely loves going to see all the animals and tractors, which will explain why you see my children in different outfits....we couldn't keep the boys away. Eli, also, had a particularly good time and enjoyed all the sights, sounds and tastes of the fair.

Our little lamb......

Looks like a farmer to me.......

These Alpacas are so adorable...I am trying to figure out a way to have at least one of our very own. Their shy temperament and sweet faces made them an instant favorite.

Carter tries to tempt them a little bit closer.

Eli hangs with Mimi and Poppy watching the Alpacas.

Carter loved the piggies just like his Momma!

She was the friendliest cow and loved the attention. Carter did an awesome job and was very gentle touching her and wasn't bit afraid!

Here we go......both of my boys spent HOURS on the tractors and equipment on display. (I know...big surprise) Only the promise of 'coming back tomorrow' could get Carter off and into the car heading for home.

Totally wearing his seat belt...safety first!

Enjoying the delicious ice cream.

We had so much fun with boys. Watching them discover, explore and learn about new things is just so amazing and makes every experience that much more special. Can't wait until next July!!!

Mommy's Helper

Carter did an excellent job helping me mix and bake Nini's birthday cake......but somehow I lost him when it came time to put the icing on!

Just Because This Never Gets Old.....

Isn't this the cutest face ever?? Seeing him enjoy cake never gets old!

I welcome your comments....who do you think Eli looks like??

Happy Birthday, Nini!

Always ready to celebrate, Carter and Elijah help Nini blow out the candles on her cake. We hope that you had wonderful day!! xoxoxo

Bustin' a Move

For every one's enjoyment....Carter busts a move for all to see at the local farmer's fair.

Mommy's note: A full post with pictures from the fair to follow. We will likely make another trip there this evening. Also, I can't figure out how to rotate my video clips....I have to remember to always take vertical movies, I guess.

It is the simpliest little thing......

....That can make you smile......
After the nice soaking rain that we had the other day Carter and I found this little beauty blooming. It was such a nice little treat since before the rain our sunflowers were just little buds. This is little guy is that much more special as his seed was a gift to Carter from Jacob. Carter has really enjoyed the whole process from sowing, to planting, to watching his sunflowers grow big and strong.

It is so HOT....so let's Swim

Boy...it was HOT today! We decided the best way to beat the heat was to get to Mimi and Poppy's pool and get there fast! We are very lucky to have some great neighbors that we enjoy spending time with so we invited Paul and the Torrisi Family along for the fun. Joey is a little water bug but I very impressed with Carter, who spent more time out of his inflatable boat than in. He even became a little bit brave and swam by himself and jumped off the ladder to me! Eli, also, really loved the pool today and practically fell asleep while floating with his Poppy.

After we swam we enjoyed some great food and, of course, freeze pops!

Joey and Carter then spent the rest of the afternoon riding on all of Poppy's machines. The 4-wheeler...the tractor.....nothing was off limits! A good time was had by all!!