Annevar 2012!

It is a family tradition of ours on my mom's side to attend Annevar each year and this year Kurtis' parents also came.  Annevar takes place in Ravenna; hint the name is backwards.  Some years my Aunt and Uncle do a float, but this year we just watched the parade.  My cousins and uncle were in the parade though.  Landon's eyes were filled with excitement as all the floats and people went by.  He loved catching candy even though we just gave him the suckers.  

After the parade we headed home to GI to eat lunch, take a nap and pick up Kurtis' dad.  We then headed back late afternoon to eat at the Lion Stand and ride a few rides before Kurtis and his dad headed to the Tractor Pull.  First we tried the carousel.  Landon started out ok, but by the third time around he was crying and hated it.  

Landon preferred to walk around and observe the rides from a distance.

His absolute favorite was the ducks.  He would have stayed there all night if we would have let him.

He did win a ball!  

My cousin Derek then tried to take him on the train.  Once again, he started off fine but the third time around he started crying.  The carnival worker had to stop the ride so I could get him off.  Guess we'll save all our tickets for next year when he is a little older.

So…we went back to the duckies!  Grandma and Grandpa Phillips bought him some more ducks.  He ended up winning three prizes.  I tried to get him a stuffed puppy but he started to get sad and all he said was "Ducky".  All he wanted was a ducky, so we traded in the puppy for a ducky, horn, and another ball.  He was then happy!  

We then headed to play Bingo.  This is my absolute favorite part of Annevar; and the favorite of a lot of my family members.  There were seven of my family members playing.  I had my roll of quarters and sat and played bingo from 7:30 (when it opened) until 10:30 (30 minutes before it closed) that night.  Did I win…. NOPE!  This is the first year I struck out.  I was so bummed.  Guess there is always next year!  

Start of the Summer Projects!

I have many many projects on my summer list and the first three are done!  The first one was to get our master bedroom done upstairs.  It's painted, the furniture is in, just need to do a few minor details.  Pictures coming soon!  I also made birthday/anniversary boards for my mother-in-law and sister-in-law.  The last picture was a project my mom and I worked on this week.  One of my best friends is getting married in a few weeks and we wanted to create a fun and unique gift.  After we bought all the supplies we had a blast wrapping it and decorating it up!  Can't wait to give it to her.  Now on to the next set of projects…

Kayak Fun!

When my parents were here my brother came to town one day to spend some time with them and Landon.  I was still at Math C&A, but was able to meet them for lunch at Wild Buffalo Wings.  I then ended finishing up at math earlier then planned so I was able to spend the afternoon with them. We went to a few antique stores, Hobby Lobby and of course Red Mango!  Later that evening Kurtis stayed home and napped with Landon while the four of us went out to take my brother's kayak for a swim.  It was so relaxing!  I then tried out my fishing skills, but those silly fish weren't helping me out!  Can't wait to take Landon fishing!  

New Swing Set!

Landon loved the swings at his daycare provider's home this spring so I knew this would have to be a purchase this summer.  We ended up just buying a simple swing set that he could swing and slide on.  This week my parents were here to watch Landon while I had math curriculum work for the district.  Thanks to my wonderful Dad it was all put together when I got home one day. Landon absolutely loves it! 

Summer Fun!

It is so hard to believe we are already almost in our third week of summer break.  The time is flying by way too fast but I'm thankful for the time I get to spend with my little one.  I definitely am cherishing every minute of it.  We have already done so much and I have many more things on my list!  I hope we can get to them all.  

Landon was unsure of the cold water so he sat in his chair and played in the water.  That was until he leaned over to reach for a ball and fell in.  I had to chuckle a little; even though he bawled.  

I love drinking bath and pool water.  Yummy!

100% BOY!  Landon loves dirt.  

Last weekend Kurtis and I took Landon to the wade pool North of our house.  This was the first time he has gone swimming outside.  He wasn't too sure of the cold water.  Once he saw the "big" kids playing he got a little more comfortable.  Later in the week we did go again with some friends and he played in it a little more.  By the end of the summer I'm sure he'll be a little fish.  

Landon was literally digging for dirt in our backyard so we bought him a sandbox off of Buy Sell and Trade.   Then another teacher was giving away free sand so we couldn't pass that up.  He loves it!  

Landon and I love Red Mango!  It is a new frozen yogurt place in GI.  The fruit flavors with fresh fruit toppings is our favorite!  This was our second trip there and it won't be the last.  

Gotta Love Pinterest!

Ever since playing at my school Landon loves pom pom's.  He puts them in muffin tins, toilet paper rolls, tupperware, etc.

On Pinterest I also saw a clean way to paint.  He liked mushing it all around.  A summer to do... is to actually try painting for real.  We'll see how it goes.  

We are also working on our fine motor skills this summer. I changed the activity a little.  Landon is putting stirrers in the slot of my mug.  He did really really well.  

Blessing!

I went in this morning for a follow up appointment regarding my cyst.  He looked in my nose and saw no drainage so we had to options.  Try going off the medicine and checking the symptoms or doing a CT scan to see what it looked liked. With my summer being short I wanted it all taken care of before going back to school so I decided to go with a CT scan.  When he looked at the results; what a blessing the cyst was completely gone! The doctor was surprised there was no trace of it considering the size it was. He did say my opening to my sinuses is very small so I need to make sure to stop sinus infections and allergies right away so that it does not become inflamed and block drainage.  So, I guess I need to pay more attention to those things and call the doctor immediately if I have symptoms again.  Other than that no surgery for this girl! Thanks to all the prayers!  God is good!