Laying Sod, Riding Bikes, Shopping, Rodeo & Fireworks!!

Yes, our Saturday was crazy...but so fun! We went out first thing in the morning to my parents house to help lay some sod that they had to replace after laying their sprinkler lines. Of course, my mom, bless her heart, had fixed everyone breakfast for coming to help:) So the guys headed out after eating to get to work & my kids went right to work riding their bikes up & down my parents long driveway. Madelyn wanted to help, so every now & then one of the guys would have her help roll out the sod. Bryce would pretend he couldn't get in unrolled, so that made Maddie feel very helpful:) Colin & Ranie had done some spring cleaning at their house & were getting rid of some things. They brought us a combo game table (ping-pong, ice hockey, foosball, etc.) which the kids are LOVING!!! Thanks again!! We then went grocery shopping, which I don't do anymore on my own with the kids. I know my limits. Poor Lily was freaking out all day because we kept coming & going. She has such bad anxiety when we leave. It breaks my heart when we're gone all day. I have to tell myself that I'm not leaving by child behind, I'm leaving a dog. She is such a part of our family now & I never expected to care about her the way I do. Anyway, then we went to a rodeo & fireworks with Colin, Ranie & Bryce. Unfortunately, Kianna had to work, so we missed seeing her. But, it was way fun. It was great to spend the time with them. For the few of you who don't know, in case you were wondering, Colin & Bryce are my brothers & Ranie & Kianna are their wives! Colin, myself & Bryce are the 3 youngest in my family. We were all really close growing up & I don't get to spend as much time with them as I'd like. And my kids have always worshipped the four of them, so they thoroughly enjoyed it, too! Part way through the rodeo, Colin went & stood at the top of the bleachers for a while & both my boys followed him up there & stayed there by him until he came back down. It was the only time they stayed in one place the entire night:) Needless to say, the kids slept great that night. We'd worn them out real good.

Austin & Uncle Bryce at the rodeo. Two of my favorite guys:)


Madelyn & Trey with Colin & Ranie also at the rodeo. Four more of my favorite people:)


Just a few fireworks for you all to look at...in case you wanted to.