Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Palmer Reunion ~ Labor Day Weekend 2011

This past weekend, we headed up to the Palmer cabin just for the day Saturday. It was nice to get out of the blazing heat for a bit and spend some time with family we don't get to see very often. There were activities to keep everyone busy -- surprisingly, the kids loved painting rocks with Aunt Susan!The biggest hit of all was the giant obstacle course set up by Uncle Kevin!!! Gavin was a little hesitant to try, but once Daddy said he'd go with him, he did it. :)'
Of course we did some quad riding, thanks to Derek & Kristin for letting us haul them up! Hopefully baby girl didn't get too shaken up inside my belly! ;)And Matt, Preston and I got to try out Uncle Kevin's Ranger! Preston loved every second of the ride!! He was hysterically laughing and I was holding onto his leg, afraid he'd bounce out. He told me to let go of him! hahaAll the Palmer cousins (minus Jacob) - Josh, Gavin, Andrew, Blake, Brooklyn, Emily, Preston, Spencer, Sophie and Adam!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

In With the New

We couldn't hold out any longer, we went out this weekend and bought eight new baby chicks! It just wasn't the same, knowing the coop was sitting empty.
Introducing --

Belle, Maggie,Diamond & Ellie (Brooklyn's),Ruby (Preston's),Penny,Chocolate (Gavin's),Cocoa Puff (Blake's)
The chickadees are currently in the house in a cage under a heat lamp until they get a little older and we can put them outside (when it cools off a bit).