Andrew's space

So I took some more time off work (it's really only a place I go, not what I do anyway) and hitched a bus ride with Ken and Ruth down to Knoebels for a few days.  We stayed in the tent with a nice air matress to sleep on, sweet.  I think it goes without saying that Jordan really liked that.  So camp was set up, dinner was had, now it's time to ride!  Over the next couple days we hit a little bit of everything, but kept going back to the old standby choo-choo trains and Jordan's new personal favorite, the Flyers.  We must have ridden that thing a dozen times, each time going a little higher until we finally had the cables shaking, "laughing all the way, ha-ha-ha".  Every ride ended with "wanna go 'gain".  Ok, you're the boss...no wait, I'm the boss...aren't I?  Anyway.  Everybody had a good time and we're all set for next year.  It's nice to get home though, even though this is the place I really work. 

We took off this weekend for a couple of much needed days away from everyonething.  I skipped work Friday afternoon and we went early, happy we did.  Nothing like waking up in the morning knowing you have nothing to do, putting on a pair of shorts and going for a swim before breakfast.  I could get a little too used to that.  Jordan was completely in his element running in and out of the water whenever he wanted, excavating the beach as he thought was needed, and feeding the duckies that visited quite regularly.  Did I mention the boat ride?  That topped it off for him, nothing else was needed.  We also went to the Windmill, a sort of 'farmer's market', but with wine tasting.  I seriously could get too used to this.  The nights were spent sitting lakeside by a fire chatting over a few drinks amongst ourselves and the neighbors.  I'm sold, anytime now powerball, anytime.  Thank you very much Aunt Vicki and Uncle Ray, it was greatly appreciated.

 

So on the way home we stopped at KFC for lunch and continued home.  Once we got there, there was a message inviting us to dinner at Uncle Justin's.  Sweet.  Nothing like finishing off a great weekend with great friends.  Home once again and Mommy and I are relaxing with a bit of wine.  This is where the story ends...for you.

Awesome.  For the most part as it rained most of the day.  All in all half of the people still came out.  Pre-cooking and lining the cooler with foil worked out much better as I had more time to drink socialize.  The fireworks went off without a hitch, thanks for the help Todd (got a little captain in ya?).  Hopefully it will be a nicer day next year, but at least this time it will be on a Friday.  Yeah!  Thanks for coming, hope everybody had a good time.  See you next year!

I think it's more terrible for the parents because they just keep growing.  Jordan turned two...already.  Man time flies something something.  We had a party for him, thanks to everyone for everything.  We had a great time, he especially.  His first introduction to chasing a remote control car/tractor (me with the remote and him not knowing how it was moving) was absolutely hilarious.  Lifelong memory for sure.  I won't mention which one of his cousins I later suckered in too who shrieked and said "Oh my god, how's that thing moving!".  Jojo, you're funny (oops!).  Now when he and I are sitting in my chair we send it out into the kitchen and run into Mommy a few times until she puts food in it for us, good times I tell you, good times.  And so goes another year.  Note to Jordan: "Stay like this, pease."