Big Butler Fair

Saturday afternoon, we headed to the Big Butler Fair. The first thing Lukas wanted was a fresh lemonade. We got one for the boys to share, then we went on a hunt to find something delicious fair food. After we finished lunch, we headed over to the grand stand to watch the truck pulls and root on TEAM MOSER! There we met up with Uncle Mike, Megan, Tyler, Mike, Ashly, Grandma and Rick. The boys were getting antsy, so after we watched Matt we took them to play some games and walk around to see the horses. Landon was so excited and wanted to pet every horse. I had to post the picture of the horse with the blue gear. Lukas shouted out "Look, it's a ninja horse!" He had us all laughing. One lady said that was the best thing she heard all day. LOL!

The first game we let Lukas play was the knife ring toss. He hooked a knife and got to keep it. We couldn't believe it. Next, we let Landon play the duck pond and he won a blue ball. We also let them play the fish bowl toss and sure enough Landon got his ball in bowl and won a gold fish. We were shocked and didn't think that was going to happen. He named his fish "Blue" and he lives at Grandma's house. We had a lot of fun!

VBS ~ Plugged Into Jesus

I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never

walk in darkness, but will

have the light of life (John 8:12)

This week was vacation bible school at our church. A group of members got together and wrote the curriculum for our program this year.

Landon was finally old enough to attend and that turned into a nightmare. Ben had a really hard time leaving him on Monday and ended up taking him home. On Tuesday, my boss let me go in to work late and after an hour, I tried sneaking out and two minutes later he was crying. I felt so bad and decided to take him home on my way to work. He's not used to being separated from Ben and I. It looks like we're going to have problems when he starts pre-school this Fall.

Lukas, on the other hand, had a wonderful time. He made really cute crafts, played games, learned new songs and made some new friends. We really like the lightning bug that he made. It even has a glow stick in his belly! I took a few pictures of some of the crafts he did. On Friday, they made name bracelets with glow-in-the-dark beads. Lukas even made Landon one. We really like how his name is backwards:) Lukas is the most amazing big brother!

Tonight was the closing program at 7:00pm and they shared with us what they had learned all week and sang a bunch of their songs. Lukas did extremely well. We are so proud of him:)

At the very end of the program, they told us to pick up our child's scrapbook that they made and also had a slide show with refreshments in the fellowship hall. We think this has been the best program in the last five years. Great job FUMC women!

Father's Day!

The boys and I went shopping earlier in the week for Ben's Father's Day gift. We got him a gift package of his favorite cologne. The boys couldn't wait and gave him his gift and card on Saturday. That was his night off and we wanted to enjoy his day off. We took him out to dinner later that day. Lukas actually made this card in school. Nothing beats homemade cards from your children. We both think it's very creative and LOVE it! The little drawing on the left is Ben and Lukas playing soccer together, but he forgot to draw the soccer ball:D...TOO CUTE!

Dear Ben,

You're the most amazing father! You sacrifice so much for our family. There aren't many father's out there who compare to you. The way you work, get home and stay up all day with the kids, and do this on only 4 hours of sleep a day. You really are the world's greatest Dad. I am truly blessed and thank God for you everyday. I know how hard it is on you and I appreciate you so much. You and the boys are my world! Here's to many more Father's Day. I love you babe!

Splish Splash!

These pictures were from last weekend. We had a get together last Saturday with some friends. The boys had so much fun hanging out with their friend, Tyler!

Idlewild ~ USW Day

Today, we went to Ben's company picnic (United Steel Workers) at Idlewild. We thought we were going to get rained out, but it turned out to be nice day. This year, we decided to skip Story Book Forest and Soak Zone. Lukas said that all he wanted to do was "RIDE"...so that's what we did!

The first ride we rode was the balloon ride. We all got to ride it together:) Surprisingly, Landon was able to ride a lot of the "big" rides this year. He rode the big Ferris Wheel and even rode the Rollo Coaster! Yes, that's right. We couldn't believe it either. It's a 900 foot wooden coaster. They took a picture going down the first hill, and after the ride you can look at them and have the option to purchase it. Well, by Landon's expression, you'd think that he was terrified on the ride. Lukas couldn't stop laughing and wanted to buy it, but we passed. He didn't cry, but seemed a little shocked. After we got off, he said that he liked it and wanted to do it again. After he rode that roller coaster, he was a riding maniac. We took them to Raccoon Lagoon twice and they rode all the rides 2 or 3 times, we rode the train, and took them to Jumpin' Jungle twice and rode all the rides they were big enough for in Olde Ildewild.

We had so much fun this year. Lukas was ready to leave by 7pm and we had to carry Landon out kicking and screaming "I don't wanna leave"!

Apollo ~ Relay 4 Life

The boys and I went to the Apollo Relay for Life tonight. The boys look forward to going to the track to run. Ben had to work, so he couldn't go. We love to go the night they light the luminaria. It's definitely a heart felt experience and great to support this cause.

We've lost many loved ones to cancer. Let's HOPE to find a cure soon!

Landon's 1st dental exam

Landon is absolutely, deathly, afraid of the dentist. We have been trying to get his teeth looked at/cleaned since he turned two. Today, Ben had a routine cleaning and convinced Landon to get his teeth cleaned. Lukas even helped out and kept telling him "It'll be OK, buddy. It won't hurt and you'll be done before you know it." Ben said that he did extremely well and was so excited to get his own case with his blue Crayola toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. And, of course he got all kinds of goodies from the treasure chest. Ben even treated them to McDonald's for lunch for doing so well:) We are so glad he's finally visited the dentist! Way to go, Landon:)

Last Day of School!

Today, was Lukas's last day of first grade! He brought all kinds of stuff home. Many goodies from his teacher and lots of paperwork, projects, and art pieces he did throughout the year. His teacher also sent home activities for him to practice during the Summer. He also said that his class made ice cream today! She sent home the recipe, so we'll have make some soon.

The Vandergrift Pool sponsored a "Kick of Summer" event and after I got home from work, the boys I and headed to the pool for an hour and a half. Lukas was so excited to go and swim with his friends. He was so excited that he was the first one outside and opened up all the car doors for us. He thought it would get us there faster! When we got there, a bunch of boys were yelling out his name. It was a little strange to see all of this and to watch him run off with his friends. He's getting so big!

I went through his book bag tonight and took some pictures of his first grade work that he brought home. Lukas, you did an exceptional job this year. We are SUPER PROUD of you!

Good Luck next year in 2nd grade...we know you'll do great!

Summer has officially begun!

Memorial Day

And I'm proud to be an American,

where at least I know I'm free,

and I won't forget the men who died,

who gave that right to me

and I'll proudly stand next to him

to defend her still today,

'cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land,

God Bless the USA.