great weekend

Well this week started the fair season here in our area. Wednesday we went to the Jefferson County Fair, and Thursday we went to the Lewis County Fair. Jefferson county fair was really bad. Way over priced and not enough rides or attractions, or exhibits. The Lewis County Fair was way better. there was a lot of different animals, from cows and horses, to pigs and chickens and ducks and dogs. we didn't too much that day. Robbie did ride a few rides but not as much as he wanted. Well Saturday thought we would go back and just see what happened. well i bought him a wrist band for unlimited rides till 6pm. He must have rode at least 30 times not counting the jungle gym they had. around 3 we went to investigate what was making so much noise and we walked into the demolition derby. at first he didn't understand why they were crashing into each other. well after 6pm I decided we would go see the demolition derby's main event. it was really cool and we both enjoyed it. even with the mud flying into the stands. they even had a mini-van division which was really cool. in total there were 7 different derby's we didn't leave the fair till 10 pm. talk about a really tired little boy. we had a great time together. we ate chili cheese fries, drank old fashioned root beer and fresh squeezed lemon ade. Lani, they even had elephant ears there, but we didn't get one. we want to wait till your here so we all can share on e together. other than that i have a lot to do this week as I'm trying to get everything together so i can go back to school. more on that follows later. I also have some VA appointments.

more later......

another weekend gone by

Well this last weekend, there was fireworks here in our town. Most people around here say that its one of the best shows in the area. i would almost have to agree. the viewing area was about 1000 feet from the launch site, so the bangs and booms were really loud. there was a lot to see with an antique car display and other venders. Robbie and I had snowcones (i think they are robbies favorite) and hotdogs and popcorn. i bought Bug a cool Clifford balloon, and he found a girl to play with but his balloon came untied and floated away. talk about a sad little boy. well the parents of the little girl he was playing with, out of the kindness i havent seen in a LONG time, went and bought him a Nemo balloon, which made him very happy. needless to say that balloon made to home till it came in contact with a moving ceiling fan. he really liked the fireworks a lot, and i did also. nothing better than being right there when they are lit and going up. it was a pretty good display. Sunday we went to church. it was the pastors last day so it was pretty emotional.after that we came home for a little nap time. since it was raining pretty good outside i moved the van out of the garage and let robbie play in there. He loved it. after that we went to the local italian pizza place for dinner. then it was time for bed. other than that it was a pretty quiet weekend.

Play Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well we went to a Watertown Wizards baseball game. Robbie and I had a lot of fun, even though the Wizards lost 3-0. We met some people around us and had some good conversations, and I learned a lot about heckling the opposing team.



me wanting for the start of the game.










I see you!









ready for the game









littlest Wizard fan









one tired little slugger





Well at the end of the game Robbie was sad because he dint get a baseball. maybe next time. Im planning on going back on Saturday. they are going to have fireworks after the game.

air show weekend

well this last weekend was the big air show at Fort Drum to celebrate the posts 100 year anniversary. Robbie and I spent all day there. we saw a lot of planes and stuff, but unfortunately most of the pictures didn't come out due to the bright sun. we had snow cones and hot dogs, saw lots of planes flying and Robbie got to go into some of the inflatable jump houses. this week is going to be a so-so week, as i cant find a babysitter for robbie so i have to again take time off work to be with him. the good thing is that we get to spend a lot of time together. we have been spening a lot of time outside at the park and here at home playing baseball and riding his bike. Wednesday night we are going to go to a Watertown Wizards baseball game. Friday we have many options for fireworks so we will be there friday. other than that not much going on.


Robbie standing at the top of the ramp of a C-130. believe it or not i used to jump out of these very planes.








Robbie sitting in one of the seats on a KC-135 refueler aircraft







Robbie and a crewmember aboard a KC-10A refueler







Robbie laying in the refueling pod of a KC-135 refueler









Robbie on the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook aircraft










robbie on inflatable slide at airshow





robbie again on the slide (one of numerous times). the smile says it all