Summer Staycation

We decided to stay close this summer for our vacation and not to go too far away. We did some really fun things right here in Utah. One thing we were able to do is visit Lagoon. Lincoln calls it "The Goon."

Lincoln could not wait to ride the Ferris Wheel. He loves them! We made our way over to the gigantic wheel and piled in the basket. Lincoln could not believe how high up in the sky we were, and frankly, neither could I. I have never been one to worry about heights, but honestly, this ride made my heart beat a little faster than normal.

David in the Sky!

Linc and Mom!

Lincoln also wanted to ride the bumper cars. He looked so big waiting in line all by himself.

He loved the bumper cars and was acually a pretty good driver.
Next, it was time to head over to the carousel. Lincoln wanted me to ride with him, so we found two empty ponies right next to one another and enjoyed the entire ride.

When we took Lincoln to Lagoon the first time, he really loved these little cars, but this time he was less than impressed. It's just another sign that he is growing up. I guess they are not thrilling enough for him anymore.

However, these little planes provided some enjoyment for him. He loved pulling and pushing the lever to make the plane fly high up in the sky, then down low by the water. He could have gone on that ride over, and over and over.

We had a great day at Lagoon and actually quite enjoyed our little Summer Staycation. :)

Our Little Graduate!

Lincoln graduated from Joy School this year. We had such a great experience with Joy School and the curriculum. Lincoln made some great friends and he learned many great things to help him learn how to be a good person.
Lincoln remembers learning about the gunny bag, visiting the farm, how to get his mad out, being the wise man in the Nativity and much more. He learned lots of great songs and learned how to follow rules.
The next step is Pre-School. He is getting so big!

T-Ball

Lincoln played T-Ball this year. He had fun being part of a team. He did a great job and loved his coach, Coach Darcy. She was really good to work with the kids. This was Lincoln's first experience with a sports team and it he did well. There were a few melt-downs as he learned the game and how to play, but overall it was a really great experience.

Lincoln's team was called the Bandits. Can you spot Lincoln?

Batter up!

Cute lil Bandits!

Dr. Lincoln

While in St. Louis, I bought Lincoln a little doctor kit. He really enjoys playing with it and having his mommy be the patient. Today, he said some really funny things while performing my exam. First, he put on the blood pressure cuff and said "This is to keep your blood safe."
Next, he put on the stethoscope and asked me to hold still so he can "see" my heart. I did as he asked and after a few seconds, he let out a giggle and said, "Your heart sounds like a rabbit! It says, EEK, EEK!"
After the stethoscope he got out some tweezers and said, "This is to get your blood out." He ran the tweezers along my arm and said, "That's better."
Next was the syringe. He told me to hold still for the medicine. He actually did that one correctly other than pulling it out rather than pushing it in. :)
Following the syringe, he got the miniature bed pan and put it on my arm and said "That's to take out all of your blood."
Next, Lincoln grabbed the mirror that dentists use to look in the mouth. Lincoln calls it a "comere" (mirror=come-here). He looked in my mouth for the "cavity bugs."
Then he reached for the thermometer, which he called a "temperature" and stuck it on my leg.
After the thermometer came the scissors. He pretended to cut my arm and let all the blood out again.
At the end, he told me that I am healthy and ready to go home. :) Thank goodness!