Birthday Wheels

Nathan has a battery operated 4 wheeler at out house that my parents bought him a few years ago and he really loves it. 

Well, Pepper and I talked about how he was out growing this and needed a real 4-wheeler.  We looked a bit on the internet and one day Pep called me and told me he found the perfect 4 wheeler. I wasn't ready yet, but I trust him completely that our grandson was ready. So we took a ride to check it out.  It didn't take us long to make up our minds. It was so dang cute and green camo to boot.  Nathan's favorite color is green--perfect!

We wanted to wait until Nathan was with us so we waited.  We told Nathan that he was getting his birthday present early.  We jumped in the truck and by the time we were in Mohawk, Nathan was fast asleep.  When we got there Pepper took out his helmet (that was hidden) and tried to wake him up---no way! He was zonked!

He finally woke up when we put his helmet on and stood him up in the driveway.  It took him a few minutes to realize what was happening.  He didn't seem too excited at first-still sleepy.

 Starting it up....

 Checkin' out the brakes and throttle.....

 Test drive.

 First ride at our house.

 Unloading

 Filling water balloons while waiting for his machine to come off the truck.

 Here we gooooo......

 This is the brake...this is the throttle.  What's a throttle?...It makes you go!

Drove a little tentative at first but now he's a pro!

Father and Son

I haven't taken too many pictures of this dynamic duo but I was able to snap these one day when we stopped to visit.

Neither one of them really wanted to have their picture taken, but at least no one is sticking their tongue out at me!

It's Been A While!

Whew!! Time flies! It's been a busy summer so far!  I need to catch up on my blog! So........here goes.
I thought about doing one huge blog to catch up, but decided I better break it up because I have so many pictures.

After school was out we took Nathan camping and fishing.

 Nathan and Grandpa watching the bobber.

 Reelin' it in a little at a time.

 Caught another one.

 Playing with the worms. Yuk!

Caught another one.

We love to take this little dude camping!

Last Days of School for Nathan

Nathan's kindergarten days are over.  It was a great year for him.  He met so many different kids and learned so much!

This first picture is of his classroom. 

 Nathan's teacher was Mrs. Galetto.  She was wonderful!  She has so much patience and Nathan loved her.

 Had to stop at the drinking fountain.

 We took a picture by this board because we want to remember to get a lot of summer reading in!

 What a cutie!!

 Climbing "the wall" at the playground.

 "Take a picture, Grandma!"

 At the top!

I hope he has a fantastic summer and enjoys his time hanging out with his families!

I know I will try to spend as much time with him as we're allowed.  His is just a joy to be around!

Being a grandparent is so much fun--especially when we're young enough that we can play alongside of him.

School Picnic

 Last week my Grandson had his school picnic.  I had the day off of work so I was able to get to the park and hang out with him.  I didn't get too many pictures because the kids were kind of scattered everywhere, so I just hung around him.

 He found a stick and like a true boy, had to use it for a spear.

 Jumping in the leaves.

 Here he is showing me his "moves like Jagger"!

 Buddies from school.

Getting a drink of water.  He loves playing in and with water!

Each grade had their own color to wear--Kindergarten wore purple.  Nathan's teachers tye dyed their shirts and the kids were allowed to have their friends write on their shirts. 

Looks like he had fun!

Now THIS Is Relaxing!

How do you relax and eat?  Like this!

After riding his bike, he was hungry and tired!

My Mom would have smacked me for putting my feet up on my table!  Good thing he's at Grandma and Grandpa's house!

As Easy As Ridin' A Bike

Our Grandson was at our house on Sunday and my husband decided to have him try his bike without training wheels.  He wasn't too keen on this but went along with his Grandpa as he trusts him 100%!

 Here they are discussing strategy.

 Helmet--check, Grandpa holding on---check, and away we go!

 "Don't let go Grandpa!"
"I'm here. I won't let you fall."

 Keep pedaling--I'm letting go!

 Yippee!! On his own!

He had a couple bad falls. Here they are assessing the damage from the pedal that caught his leg.

We figured he'll live. Thank goodness.

It started to rain so we had to put the bike away.  It was a great day!