Any way, in this picture, you can see that love for John Deere tractors runs int he family. I think Ian could spend 24/7 on the tractor and love every minute of it. 

We recently returned from NY. First we were at Kristen's family, then we spent a week with my family on the farm. I will postt more pics and stories later, btu I wanted to put up a few to begin with. Each child had their favorite thing to spend time doing on the farm. Kristen got to bale hay, and she was very thrilled with that. I have always known I was a lucky man, but to have a woman that loves to run big powerful John Deere machinery... well that could make me weep... hold on, I need a moment. 

For Jenna it was the orphaned kitten we brought home and named Shazza (from a video game the kids play). As a side note, Shazza killed her first mouse yesterday! We are so proud. 

For Kayla it was the four fairly new kittens in the hay mow. 

At the camp ground, The kids got ice cream that was really cool. 

This is Ricochet ice cream..Oh wait it's Jenna... oh wait 

Mucha Lucha! They didn't have ice cream like this when I was a kid.