Grimm Family Fun: August 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

4th of July

4th of July in California!

This summer we decided to pack up the kids and take Brayden on his first real road trip. We headed to Aunt Jackie and Uncle Gary's for the holiday weekend. The trip was just under 5 hours and went great. Larkin enjoyed watching DVDs most of the way and Brayden pretty much slept!

A New Tradition

Last summer we spent the 4th in Vermont and had to go to the annual parade. So this year we had to try again so we headed to the parade in Corona. Really if you have seen one parade you have seen them all (especially if you ask Shaun), but we had beautiful weather and enjoyed a morning outside!

Daddy and Larkin getting ready for the parade to begin

Mommy and Brayden enjoying the cool weather

An Evening at the ballpark!

While we were in California we witnessed a rare event. We went to the Angels vs. Royals game and actually saw Kansas City win!!!!

Brayden enjoying his first baseball game with Aunt Jackie

Mommy and Larkin having fun at the stadium

Just Hanging Around

One of the best parts of our mini-vacation was just getting to relax and spend some time with our wonderful family. The weather was perfect and we spent much of the weekend outside, just playing around. What a great time!

Larkin having fun with her stuffed animals. The whole organizing thing she definitely gets from her daddy.

Having fun with the water toys

Outside fun on the activity mat. Who would have thought a toy could be so interesting!

Brayden and Daddy relaxing by the pool

Larkin loves to entertain her little brother. They are so cute together!

A Trip to Kansas City

Memorial Day in Kansas

At the end of May we headed back to Kansas for a week. It was Brayden's first plane ride and a chance to introduce him to many of our friends and family.

A Trip to Gage Park

We spent the day with Grandma and Grandpa. Larkin had a blast going on the train and walking her grandparents around the zoo!

Larkin and Brayden with Grandma and Grandpa

It's family photo time!

Good Times with Old Friends!

Our good friend, Abby, was nice enough to let us crash at her house for the week. It was wonderful having all that baby stuff around and getting to catch up with some friends.

Here are Brayden and Lily hanging out for the afternoon.

Larkin and Brayden enjoying a little Daddy time before he headed off to help BJ out with his new house.

A Day at Deanna Rose

So Deanna Rose is one of the coolest kid places we have been. It is pretty much a giant petting zoo filled with places to feed the animals, spots to fish, horses to ride, and lots of play areas. Not to mention that most days of the week it is free of charge.

Larkin and Noah BEFORE we got to Deanna Rose. They must have known it would be a long day!

Feeding the goats

Posing for a picture in the flower garden

A Trip to Wonder Scope

Wonder Scope is another cool place we stumbled upon. It is an old school that has been turned into an activity center for kids. Each room has a different theme and kids get to explore many different activities. I am not sure if the kids or the dads had more fun that day!

Mia, Larkin, and Brayden in the art room

Daddy helping out at art time

Fun in the motion room

Larkin and Daddy seeing which loop is faster

Brayden had some fun too!

Larkin carrying around her basket of veggies in the market place

Daddy and BJ watching their little girls shop

Family Time

We also got to spend lots of time with family. Larkin and Brayden had a great time hanging out with their cousins, Aunt Tara and Uncle Dan. The cousins LOVED having the little kids around. Sure wish they lived closer!

BBQ night for Uncle Dan's birthday

Larkin playing with Kaycee and Garrett

Another Trip to the Zoo!

Well we had plenty of time outdoors while we were in Kansas. Here we are at the Kansas City Zoo. It was a nice way to spend Memorial Day with both our friends and our family!