Farmer Ryan...

These days if Ryan asks to go outside and he's not riding his bike around the yard, I know I can find him in the barn 'pushing up feed' .

Yes, this is the loader my parents got for him almost 3yrs. ago and he doesn't exactly fit on it anymore, but is making do and doesn't complain about it being too small.

Workin' hard!

8/18/2010.

Our boys being our boys. :)

I walked into the room and saw this, the boys looking at one of Ryan's tractor books. It was so cute to see Ryan trying to 'read' it to him.

Love it!

8/7/2010.

A morning at the park!

The boys and I met my friend Mindy and her son Asher at Hillcrest Park for a little playdate since we hadn't gotten together for a little bit. It was so nice and peaceful there! I hadn't taken the boys to play there yet and it really was a nice surprise at how pleasant and clean it was. They all had a great time and us mommy's got visit while the kiddos played!

Here's Jacob, very happy to be swinging!

Big boy Ryan now knows how to swing/pump on his own now!!!
Jacob looking at the little girl next to him as he swung- it was really cute.
Ryan, Jacob & Asher playing together in the toddler area of the park.

Mindy (and baby boy on the way) and Asher!

8/3/2010.

Boon family get together/anniversary picnic

Since Cade & Carissa showed in the Silvana Fair, they (and cass & carol!) stayed out in the rec. room over the weekend. One morning Cade & Carissa were in the house here playing with the boys and when I went to bring their breakfast to the table, this is what I saw when I came around the corner. Soooo sweet!

That Sunday evening we all went over to the LaConner Thousand Trails to have a picnic on the water to celebrate with Jeff's parents their 40th wedding anniversary! We offered to help, but Jeff's parents insisted in taking care of it all and it was yummy! Fried chicken, salad, chips, juice, etc. Couldn't beat the scenery either! So beautiful over there!

Here's Ryan, Jordan & Kera playing on the shuffle board.
Uncle Greg & Uncle Steve on a team together playing horseshoes against Jeff & Grandpa Boon.

Grandma Boon talking with Caleb while Grandpa Boon watches the horseshoes game. Notice he's down to just one crutch! He was able to get his cast off, didn't need the walking boot anymore and was able to just take it easy while using a crutch!

The boys playing horseshoes!

Jacob, the little shuffleboard player! :)

Us gals (and some kids off and on) played a couple games of Botchie Ball (sp?).

Grandma down on the shuffleboard with some of the grandkids.

Jacob on the beach, checking everything out!

Auntie Melinda showing Jacob a baby crab in her hand... he watched, but when she offered to give it to him he wanted NOTHING of it and then wasn't interested at all! He is his mother's son and I'm not a fan of little critters crawling on me either! Can't blame the child!

Auntie Beth was bouncing Jacob up and down on her lap, giving him a 'horsy ride' and he LOVED it and laughed and laughed!

I think I'll sit right..... here.

Back to the horsy ride! Happy boy!

Now he's just plain mauling her! Every one was entertained!

All the Boon grandkids!

Together again on the beach!

Us sister-in-laws with Jeff's mom. Ryan took this picture... not bad!

Grandma & Jacob walking on the beach.

Jeff's sibilings & parents.

The whole gang!

Happy 40th anniversary!!!

Ryan's 1st swimming lessons!

On July 26th Ryan started his first class of swimming lessons at a gal's house (Pam Kutcher) along with Shelby, who has taken lessons there in the past. They get to go Monday & Tuesday's from 1-2pm. She's got a great outdoor pool! Ryan was excited and definitely a little nervous about the whole idea. Took him a few minutes to get in- he sat on the side of the pool for a little bit and watched the other couple kids and then started to work his way in. Jacob and I didn't get to stay the whole time as Jacob really wanted in the pool, but Auntie Kim and her sis-in-law, Julie were there so they stayed and watched him and Shelb. Ever since he's had such a great time and keeps asking when he gets to go back to swimming lessons! It's fun to see the progress he makes every week!

Fully in the water! He loved that it was only 3 1/2 ft. deep in the shallow end so he could touch the bottom with no problem!
The next day after swimming Shelby came home with us and we made Italian Sodas... mmm so yummy! Her and Ryan just love them!

Silvana Fair July 31, 2010

Our family went to support all 6 of the 7 nieces and nephews we have on the Boon side at the Silvana Fair! The younger ones/ones who have never showed before went first.... here's Carissa, Cade & Megan lined up.

Carissa watching the judge... Megan smiling ear to ear for everyone. :)
Megan coming towards me telling me "I got 1st place!" She didn't but who was going to argue with her?!! So cute. She did a great job with Annabelle!

Whew hew, Cade got 1st place in fitting & showing!!! Way to go Cade! Not bad for a rookie! :)

Here he is holding his ribbons AND trophy!

Carissa and her calf- she did a great job, too!

Kera and her calf, did a great job as well! A proud, smiling Grandma Boon looking on from behind! :)

Jacob was oh so entertained by all the kids around him! In this picture Carissa (who is fixing her hair from Jacob pulling it out!), Jordan & Austin Sherdian are thoroughly entertaining him!

Caleb & Hayden lined up with their calves.

Jeff was holding Kylie's calf for her for a few minutes before she showed so Ryan got a chance to practice leading her a little. I just told him to make sure he didn't get his toes stepped on as he was wearing flip flops! That would have hurt! He can't WAIT to show next year!!!

Silvana Fair

Here comes TROUBLE if I've ever seen it.... cute trouble, though! :)

Cute cousins keeping each other entertained while older cousins/sibilings show their calves.

Caleb trying to set his calves feet just right.

There futures are so bright, they've got to wear shades! :) Cuties patooties, Jacob & Anna.

Ryan was excited to run into his buddy, Everett, from preschool!

Cade watching and listening to the judge.

A bunch of the Boon gang across the way looking on.

Anna getting on for her 1st pony ride... she didn't want much of it and was starting to cry and get off here, but then she walked around a couple times with Darcy next to her and she was fine!

Big girl riding all by herself!!!

Sweet Jacob in his sunglasses. He was such a good sport to stay in his stroller for so long that day!