Braxton's 5th Birthday Party - Round 2

We had a second birthday party for Braxton with his cousins. We were trying to make it so that he would better understand who was family. It is still very confusing for him (them) but we are making progress. He had a wonderful day and I think we all enjoying some time together and visiting. For now we are done with the birthday parties. Happy 5th birthday Mr man. I am so excited to watch you grow.

Larry Boy says Happy Birthday Braxton. Happy 5th birthday little man.

Braxton reaching for a hit.

All the kids ready for the pinata

Brazos is ready to swing, way to g Brazos

Korbin making things work for him

Kadee ready for her turn.

The Braxton the birthday boy making him fly

Jaxxon with a Swing and a hit/Miss? I don't remember.

Callie at Bat!

Karson ready for his turn, while everyone else waits.

Madoxx having a turn.

Averie giving it a good hit.

Give it your all Macy!

Go Karson, Go!

Kourtney taking a good wack!

BRayson having his way with the pinata.

Braxton all smiles and ready for some cake.

Braxton opening presents

Karson and Braxton checking out the goods.

Larry Boy, I mean Karson, riding the Diego bike around to save the world.

Brayson stopping to enjoy the view.

Kelton enjoying a little peace and quite all to himself

The Schmidt boys - just a swinging! They were all smiles and being so good.

Fun times at the State Fair!

While we were in Iowa in August we headed to the State Fair. Braxton is convinced that they have this fair for his birthday. It was August 23rd and it was 60 degrees outside. So we were in coats for most of the morning. We had a wonderful time and the highlight of the day was when Da and Mama Z arrived. Thanks Andrea for being a trooper and putting up with our chaos all week. We all had a good time being together.

The boys farming at a hands on farm.

Unloading, everyone here and accounted for. Strollers - check. Kids - check. We are good to go.

Braxton and Brayson ready to go, shorts and coats.

Andrea and Kaden ready to go.

Brazos ready to go.

Farm time fun.

Brayson was having a good time.

Brazos getting a carrot from his farm.

All the boys getting produce from their farm.

Braxton ready to go to the next point.

Brayson taking some peppers.

Kaden and Brazos comparing their goods.

Four good looking boys, ready to farm.

Brazos driving his tractor, he fueled with soy oil.

Kaden driving his environmentally friendly tractor.

Brayson ready to go.

Kaden enjoying a snack.

And now all smiles.

Now on to the things the boys really wanted to see. The tractors. Braxton and Brazos all smiles on this John Deere tractor.

Brayson driving a tractor of a different color - don't tell dad.

Braxton driving and planting corn.

Brayson doing a little more driving.

Kaden helping Braxton drive.

Brayson all smiles.

Mama Z and Brayson, I think Brayson was ready to go.

The boys checking out the sheep.

Kaden all smiles - again. I tried to get a picture of him drinking, but he caught me and gave me this smile instead.

Playing pee-a-boo, and try to find me when I wonder off to the ring to see the sheep in the sale ring!

Braxton brought some tractors to play in the saw dust.

More playing.

Two brothers playing together.

Brazos making some roads.

Braxton and his farm

Da sitting on a Ford 8N?

Me sitting on the new Boomer tractor.

Brayson and Mama Z driving the other color tractor.

Braxton getting his turn.

Brazos having his turn for smiles and driving.

Da with the Ford again.

Two sweet cousins holding hands as they walked along.
We had a great time and always enjoy spending time with family and friends.