Day 2

One more of Baby

and his "Frisbee"!

Big Guy

sorted and re-sorted

his treasures

first thing

the next morning.

"Look, I found a T"!

It was time for our first 

fishing trip!

Talk about

a lesson on patience.

They were not afraid

of these

squirmy worms!

Big Guy 

is not one

to sit around long.

So, he had to

learn

about

sitting still

and

being quiet

in order

to catch

a fish.

Daddy had images

of Big Guy

reeling in

his first catch.

After spending

quality time

together.

There was not much

sitting still.

And no fish

were caught.

But

we did have fun,

quality time together.

As parents

of two toddlers

we are learning as much

as we are

teaching.

Fishing

is a great lesson

on patience.....

for everyone!

The heat returned,

so it was back

to the

campsite

to get 

a little more sillies

out.

Big Guy talks about

this trip daily.

We can't wait to go again!

Love, the rockinryans

Camping in 2012

The heat 

around here

has put a damper

on some of our 

summer fun.....

but there was 

a lull.....

we took advantage

and headed

to the 

great

outdoors!!

Daddy set up the camper

and we arrived

just in time

to see him pull up

on the boat!

The boys were

sooooo

excited.

They checked the campsite

and camper out

from top to bottom.

Guess who gets excited

about food!

Big Guy

brought a Frisbee...

Baby

decided to play

Frisbee with

Zee-Zee...

poor Zee-Zee!

He got a 

BIG time bath

on our return home!

All that open area,

and guess where

a Frisbee goes???

After our cookout

it was time to hit the water.

Baby's first time!

Big Guy is still nervous.

But Baby was fearless,

wanting to walk around,

look over the side,

probably jump.....

oh, we will need

a faster boat

for him someday!

Our girl

still loves 

being out there too!

It is hard

to get this boy

to smile.

I mean SMILE.

Not, "say cheese"

or "I am doing this just to please Mom" smile,

a true

heart felt

REAL

EMOTIONAL 

smile.

When I saw this happen

many times during

our camp out,

I knew all the work done

before and after

was well worth it.

And I knew we found

something that not only

does our family enjoy

together,

but it also brings

pure joy

into the boys lives.

Believe it or not,

it actually got a little chilly

on the boat.

So, we hit the sand.

The boys spent the rest of the evening

on

a treasure hunt.

Big Guy

is still very protective

over all the treasures

they found that night.

These two

spent the evening

playing together.

So sweet!

Gracie acts 

so young

when at the lake.

Its so fun

seeing her like this

again too!

Baby went

on his own treasure hunt,

we called these finds

his shark teeth.

He was proud!

Pure joy,

my sunshine.

"I Love Camping!!!"

After much wrestling,

jumping

and giggling,

they crashed.

The camper was cozy and

we all slept well

under the stars!

Then we were up for 

more adventures.....

love, the rockinryans

Carnival time!

Baby loved to watch

Big Guy,

but also got to ride on

his first one too!

It was undecided

if he really enjoyed it or not...

Both boys

got to try their luck.

Big Guy won

the best toy

EVER,

for a 3 year old boy....

A whoopie cushion,

the best $5

whoopie cushion ever!

How long did he stay

on this ride?

Long enough 

to take a pic....

So, does that help

in your

answering

the poll?

Soon it was time

for a snack break

and concert,

guess who

was excited about that?!

Big Guy wanted to take a picture

of the band.

Not bad!

Then he said,

take a picture of

"Me and my brover".

Love,

the rockinryans