X Marks the Spot

This weekend we headed to Grandma Debbie and Grandpa Max's farm.  We hadn't been to visit all summer and we wanted to make sure we came before the weather got cold.

Grandma and Grandpa moved from the town I grew up in when Punky was about 9 months old.  At first, I was sad because my kids wouldn't know the house I grew up in or get to visit my favorite places.  But, after visiting Grandma and Grandpa's new house, I knew that this was a special place that would be exciting for my kids to visit.

Both Derek and I grew up in small towns.  Before we had kids, we talked about how we didn't want our kids to be "city kids".  At Grandma and Grandpa's, Punky and Buddy will be able to get dirty and explore the outdoors.  I can't wait for the day when we can push them out the door and tell them to go outside, get into (a little) trouble, and have fun!

Grandpa planned a Treasure Hunt for Punky.  It was a big hit!  Punky had so much fun "reading" the clues, searching for the clues and finding the treasure underneath the X.

Finding the first clue in the birdhouse.

Running towards the next clue.

Found it!

Buddy got distracted and wanted to check out Grandpa's barn

Punky did some donuts with Grandpa's new lawn mower.

Buddy chickened out when he went to sit on the big tractor.

X marks the spot!

M&Ms!!

Later that afternoon, we headed to a neighbors house to see some farm animals.  According to Buddy, no weekend is complete without seeing animals.

We had a busy day planned for Sunday.  After church, we were going to go out to eat, then go visit my Grandma in the nursing home.  During church, Punky cuddled up in my lap and fell asleep, yes she fell asleep.  I immediately knew there was a problem because she didn't even fall asleep in my arms at 6 months old.  She had a fever and had no appetite.  We went to the pharmacy after church and Punky threw up in the car while I was buying medicine inside.  Derek took her back to Grandma and Grandpa's house while the rest of us went out to eat.  Punky was asleep when we got back, so Buddy, Grandma and I headed to the nursing home.  It was a rough night of sleeping because neither Punky or Buddy felt great.  Luckily it was just a 24 hour fever.  Everyone is at home now and feeling well!  Despite the sickness, we had a great time at Grandma and Grandpa's farm!