Monday, June 23, 2008

Cole Goes To School

Bible School started today! Cole is attending for the first time. He seemed to have a very good time today and is eager to go back tomorrow. He was actually awake at 4:30 this morning... I think he was thinking it was time to get up then. He finally fell back asleep about 6:00. Let's hope tonight goes a bit better! Here is one of the art pieces he brought home. We still need to work on the coloring, but it isn't too terribly bad. Notice his name at the bottom of the paper. He just started actually writing his name last week. I was very pleased to see how good it looked!

Here is his beautiful butterfly. He told me all about the blue dots and how many he thought he put on his butterfly. I think he likes his art work. He is always telling me how good his work is "just like an artist"!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Silliness

Heidi turns into a sheep. What a silly little girl?


Andy kisses the bulldog...I think he hit it with the weapon in his hand thus kissing the doggy's ouchy! So silly!


Here Andy shakes our rain stick. He is really frustrated with this stick these days because he thinks that it should open and all the beads should just fall out!

A Day at Sauder's


On Father's Day, we visited Sauder's village. We had a nice day to venture around the village! Cole decided to pose by the jail. This jail was actually located in Edgerton many, many, many years ago.
Heidi and Andy cruised around in the wagon until they decided they wanted their freedom!



Grandma and Papa joined us...here we all check out the big cow. Heidi and Andy just loved whenever it "mooed"!




Cole got to help feed the baby calf. He thought that was really cool!




Cole takes a ride on the horse drawn buggy with Daddy. His favorite part about our visit was definitely the rides!




Daddy takes a shot at milking the cow. Milking the cow makes it "moo" which makes Heidi and Andy very happy!

The McCool's Gather

We recently hosted a "McCool Family Reunion". We had a beautiful Saturday afternoon to share memories and watch the children play. We missed all those who couldn't attend, but here are some pictures to share with you. The kids play a little baseball...Cousin Josh catches while Cole focuses on the next pitch.

The big boys play...my cousin Scott awaits the pitch from Josh.


Randy takes a one handed swing...

Daddy takes the outfield position with some helpers!

Reunion Pictures

Heidi and Andy took turns riding on Aunt Jan's walker. Who knew a walker could be so much fun?


Cousin Luke wanders around the backyard. He wandered to our neighbors for a visit, too. Luke is a very curious and busy boy who keeps Uncle Joe and Aunt Amber constantly on the go!


Cole poses with his "rocket". He can launch this up into our nice shade tree and get it stuck. Consequently, Mommy and Daddy are getting sick of trying to find it when it gets stuck in the tree. It isn't exactly the most colorful rocket!


Heidi dances a jig. She was being very good despite so many people being on her turf!


More Reunion Pictures

The McCool Clan - what a sight? Can you tell they share some genes?


This picture reflects all the "true" McCool's in attendance. Pretty good looking group!


Our family (minus Randy)...what a sight! I grew up in a family of five which is now a family of thirteen!

Ball Games

We are finishing up summer ball this week. Here are a few pictures of Cousin Josh in all of his glory. We spend one or two nights a week at the ball park. Luckily the games only last about 45 minutes which is all the kids can handle. Josh has come a very long way since last year. It is much more enjoyable watching him. Next year, it will be Cole and Josh both playing....oh boy! Josh warms up before the big game!

Last year in the outfield, you would have found Josh dancing around. This year he at least stands still. Doesn't always know where the ball is at, but no outfield jigs!


He awaits the pitch....I took the picture just in time...he hit the first pitch!

Some Pictures

I tried to get all of the kids to sit down on the kiddie couch for a picture....two out of three isn't too bad!



Andy was too busy roaming around to pose for a real picture.


This is why Mommy has a ton of pictures to blog, and it takes two weeks to get them on the computer and website! Way too much help!