Vista Boat Ride

We had been telling Jude that we will go on the Vista Boat some day.... Well, tonight we saw the Vista boat go by as it does about 50 times a day and we asked Jude if he wanted to go on the VIsta boat, and his reply was a sad, "someday". We felt terrible, so on the Vista boat we went. The ride was an hour and a half. Jude did great for the first hour and the second 30 minutes were not as great....but still fun. I would suggest taking the tour if you have never done it before it is interesting, and great on a nice day.

Weekend at the lake

Here we are at the lake for the weekend. It was so nice to get away, no cell phones, schedules or tv's. It was a perfect weekend. We can not wait to go back in a few weeks!!!!

Driving the Big Boat

Papa and Jude made a great team driving the boat. Jude was more excited about honking the horn, but still and excellant driver.

Fishing buddies

Even though we did not catch a lunker, we did catch some keepers over the weekend. Jude is getting lots of practice casting with his dad.

Happy fisherman

As you can see Jude is a very serious fisherman.

The Lake Pet

There are a couple of very tame chipmunks that hang out and demand peanuts at the cabin. They will sit on your lap and eat peanuts while you pet them. Jude thought they were so cute and wanted to "pick" them....and he did just that, he picked them up and giggled and let them go.

Paddling down the lake

Jude thought it was very cool to go for a ride in the canoe with Nana and Papa. He had his own paddle and everything.

A plane!

We were able to see a bunch of float planes when checking in to customs on Saturday. Jude was thrilled.

Hiking with Nana and Papa

What a wonderful time we had at the lake with Nana and Papa! We can not wait to go to teh cabin again. I just love this picture, it looks like it should be Rockwell painting.

Having Fun

Jude was having so much fun in the tree, here he was belly laughing so hard, you can almost hear his laughter just looking at the picture. We are so lucky to have such a good and happy little boy.

Up in a Tree

Burke put Jude in a tree...literally. Jude thought it was the greatest and wanted to sit in every tree from the DECC to our house. First the play set, next a tree house.

Jude and Mom

Jude, Burke and I went for a stroll around the canal area on Sunday. It was a really windy weekend and the weather was odd but we took time in the morning when it was still nice to be outside.

Playing in the Pool

Jude really loves the warm weather and playing in his pool. You can tell by the big grin!
This week we found out that we are having another boy. Now I am really going to be out numbered. Oh well, I could care less. We are just excited that so far everything looks good and that our newest son is now a pound, growing and developing just like she should.

Happy 4th of July

We had a great time at our 4th of July party. Jude especially liked all of the kids coming to his house to play. The fireworks are always a big hit with everyone. It was a beautiful day thanks everyone for coming over!

Any time Jude wants to wear an helmet we highly encourage it!

Safety First

Juse and Rory are ready to tackle the ATV. Mom does not think so.

Busy

Jude and Rory could only swing with Papa and Nolin for about 30 seconds. There are way too many things to do and explore at Nana and Papa's new house.

Wow, Big Trucks

Burke Jude and I stopped by the Mine View in the Sky in Virginia. Jude was really impressed with the big trucks. I will have to agree, those big trucks are pretty cool.

Cruzin with the Cousins

Rory is showing of his mad driving skills.

Working hard

Jude is taking a break from the hard work.

Jude the Big Helper

Jude was busy helping out with our latest project, the out door kitchen. Here he is working on the counters with Tom and Burke.

Time to clean up

Jude and Liesl were in need of a serious bath after playing outside all afternoon.