Albion Park

The boys are off to Grandma Jo's house for a few days, so we met her halfway in Albion.  The kids got a few minutes of park time in before saying goodbye.

The boys really liked this rotating swing.  It's too bad that it didn't have one or two more swings.

Bible School

 

Aiden and Parker have been going to a friends church for Vacation Bible Camp.

They found the playground.

Painting

The kids were told they could paint one of their rooms this summer and they picked their bedroom.  Good bye to Emery's nursery.

 

These kids picked some bright colors.  We're going to turn this into a Superhero bedroom!

Pokemon

The kids want to collect Pokemon cards, so Brandon decided that they should learn how to play the game.

Living History Farms

  

Waiting for the tractor to take us back in time to the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm

Isn't it pretty.

And they are off!

Pigs and baby pigs at the 1850 Pioneer Farm.

Making pickled tomatoes.

Checking out the chicken coop.  They had a great time feeding the chicken some clover.

Watching a little stream.

Petting horses at the 1900 Horse Powered Farm.

Look at that sewing machine.

Sitting outside on the front porch.

We went today to check out the John Deere blacksmith that was in town.  

A storm came up quickly, so we took cover in the general store.

The workers knew just how to keep the boys entertained with a game of Hoop and Stick.

Sweet Corn

I love corn on the cob.

Cartoonist

Zoe and Logan joined us at the library to check out the cartoonist that came.  What is he making?

Oh..now I see it.

He needed a volunteer and Aiden was more than happy to step up.

Aiden drew this weird shape.  What could the cartoonist do with this?

oh...I see...Aiden riding that weird monster while loosing a sock.

Logan and Emery watching very contently.

Mexican Batman

Swimming

Emery is fearless.  He totally thought he could jump in the water and swim to the ladder.

Parker is a blur on this one, but this is him cannon balling and swimming to the ladder.

Aiden doing a twisting turn while jumping off the diving board.  He's reason to celebrate is passing swimming lessons level 3B!  Way to go, Aiden!

Park Hopping with Hutchinsons

Rings

 Practicing our America Ninja Warrior skills.

Aiden found a stick that was bigger than him!

Group photo by one of the park signs.  We were helping Zoe and Logan get closer to their goal of 32 parks in 90 days.

This summer, tire swings have been the biggest hits at all of the parks.

There are two swinging, where are the other ones......

oh...I think they are all hiding in the tunnel!

North Ridge Elementary Park

 

We decided to check out Emery's school playground.  There are lots of things to climb on for the big kids.

 

Emery seemed to have a great time at the preschool playground.

Brandon and Emery responding to an emergency.

 

With all of the commotion, Aiden and Parker had to see what was going on here.

They enjoyed spinning.

Emery is very excited to be heading to school here in a little over a month!

Toad

Parker decided to get in the window well and get this toad out.

Monkeys

  

My monkeys love to climb in the front tree.

Jumping in Deep End and Swimming

Parker jumping off the diving board and swimming to the ladder all by himself!

Doughnuts

We had to take Daddy to work this morning before swimming lessons, so we headed to Lions Park.

  

Did we mention we picked up doughnuts?  Yum!

We are doughnuts in the park this morning.