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Summer Travels

We have enjoyed a wonderful summer full of traveling! Here is James showing how a pro gets his naps even when on an airplane!We flew to Missouri and stayed with my mom for a few days before driving her car (thanks Mom) up to Minnesota. We were in Minnesota for a week before heading back to Missouri. We were gone for about 2 weeks! Love vacation time, and since James is such a great traveler it makes it so much more fun. Life just doesn't get much better than the Polk County Fair in Fertile, MN!






















There are lots of rides, including this roller coaster, and lots of cousins to ride the rides with! And ponies too! Ride 'em cowboy! James' favorite ride this year with the giant slide - woohoo!






Grandpa Mel met us in MN and he and James had a great time together. In addition to the fair, we also spent lots of time at the Walters' family farm. James was able to use the old pump that still stands where my dad attended school in the days before everywhere had indoor plumbing.






James loved the tractors on the farm.



He especially loved the opportunity to help drive the tractor! After lots of fun in MN, it was time to head back to JillMama's house where we had even more fun. Here are JillMama and James ready to go save the day as firemen at a local children's museum.


This picture makes me laugh. When I was growing up we weren't even allowed to sit on this white couch and now James is sitting there eating a peach on it! Has my mom become a softie?!





We didn't get a chance to play on the Mighty Mississippi while visiting JillMama since the water was so high, but James still got a chance to fish! James also had the opportunity to see how high he can jump while visiting JillMama. Apparently James isn't afraid of heights. Perhaps he will become a pilot someday like his daddy.There were lots of cousins at JillMama's house so that meant lots of good food. James took advantage of the situation and became the official taste tester. Yummy!We celebrated the 4th of July with JillMama and Pawpaw. James even got to do some fireworks - under close supervision of course.




Now some of you may notice that Tobias isn't in any of our pictures, that's because the Navy decided they could use Tobias' skill and talents for 6 weeks out at sea. So instead of traveling the midwest with us, he had to work. But don't feel too sorry for Tobias...



Here he is at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai, UAE. Meaning he has visited both Atlantis hotels in the world now!







And here he is sightseeing in the Seychelles. Yes, the same island where the Prince and Princess just honeymooned.And here he is using his spelunking skills at Mt. Etna in Sicily.
Oh yeah, and apparently they did a little work too!It was a wonderful time of traveling and seeing family and working (for Tobias). Now we're happy to be home with all our fun toys!






A quick garden update. James loves helping Daddy in the garden and we have enjoyed many good meals with the fresh vegtables we have grown. Just look at that smile!

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Debby said…
Obviously James loves batman. Looks like you've had a fun filled summer. Good time, family and food!! As far as Tobias...can only say WOW,places most people only dream to go. Awesome!!!
July 30, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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