A Walk to the Park

 Auntie Heidi, Hunter, and Auntie Amy all joined us for a walk to the park to play.  We had a great time.  Grady was only mad in the pic below because I wouldn't let him eat wood chips.  Jorey loved them too...what's the deal with them.  Who so fab?  I'll never know.  Jorey can't remember and Grady won't either.

We had a good time and I'm so happy we have a cousin to play with...I'm not opposed to more.  ahem...

Jorey FINALLY was willing to go down the pole without a death grip on me.  Macy's still not ready...Maybe next year.
Once Jorey did it, she was a maniac and was swinging out to it and sliding down "super fast".

Macy found 2 caterpillars and chose to bring one home.  Since we rode hotwheels, this was a bit of a challenge.  About 1/2 of the way home, the caterpillar fell and was murdered by the back wheel of the hot wheel.  We had to contend with some tears and it was quite tragic, but we usually find a caterpillar on the bridge this time of year.  As if by some act of God, we found one...seriously, I told Macy there might be one on the bridge and when we got up there, we found one climbing up the side...She was happy, I was a bit mystified, and the caterpillar got a ride, with her hand on him at all times to ensure his safety, and then was released into our yard to enjoy his freedom once again.

Happy Man, Hunter!

So Brave!

One of our Caterpillar friends.

Dare Devil - Can't just sit and swing

We got another brother. Amy made a good, solid choice.

With two such attractive people, it's hard to not have a beautiful wedding.  So, it was.  We welcomed Nick into the family and made Amy a Hall.  It was a great day, lots of fun, and turned out wonderful.
Here are many pics - we took lots and somehow forgot to get a family photo before we sent the kiddos home with Orange Papa and Gramma.  Dang-it.  The goyles were flower-girls in the wedding and Ken and I were both in it, so we ended up calling on my parents and sister Natalie to help with Grady, Hunter & Payne.  Thanks so much to you all for doing that.  A fun tid-bit.  After the wedding, My parents were driving my minivan with Payne, Macy, Jorey, Grady and Hunter to the reception.  Wow - talk about overwhelming them just a little.  When we got to the reception, my dad was sitting in the tent with Grady on his lap, looking like he smelled a bad fart.  I think it was really that he'd earned a few beers already, but had to drive home, so he was forbidden that beautiful cocktail.  I found my mom chasing the girls around, looking frazzled.  She said, "You didn't tell me we were coming to a lake, with a pool, and a park (the girls' name for a swingset) that they can't play on!"  I owe them a few favors after that day. :)
Congrats to Amy and Nick!