Carnival!

Today was the school carnival for College Heights. I graduated from there as did two of my siblings, and 4 siblings are currently attending. Also, my dad is high school principal there and my mom substitutes there. The school has always been a big part of my life, and I pray my kids will be able to attend there someday.

Anyway, Connor was so pumped to go to the "nival" even though he had no idea what that was. Anytime we tell him that grandma will be there, he gets excited. I am not sure if its actually grandma that he likes (though he does...a lot), or all my siblings. He has a blast playing with them.

Every class is responsible for booths and you buy tickets to use at these booths. The more tickets a booth earns, the more money goes into the class fund. The carnival is perfect for little kids. There are sucker pulls, duck ponds, digging for gold (sand box), and bean bag tosses. Connor's favorite game was the toy walk...just a cake walk with toys. He had no idea what he was doing, he just loved running around in the circle to the music. "I go dance!" he said. Neither Connor or Evan won a toy, but they loved playing.

My dad, as principal had to sit in the dunk tank for a shift. My mom, siblings, and my little family all went over to watch. I told the guy operating the tank that Connor was Mr. Lewis' grandson, so the guy let Connor sneak up and push the target to make my dad fall. Connor thought this was hilarious. Eventually all of the kids snuck up and dunked my dad.

After the carnival, we were all hot and hungry, so we went out to Olive Garden with my parents and siblings. They were celebrating 2 of my brothers' and my dad's birthday. My older brother, his wife, and my nephew AJ came along too. Connor and Evan were about to fall asleep at this point. It was after 3:00, and the boys usually go down for a nap at 1:30. They pepped up after the food came. Connor ordered "noodles and water". :) He just makes me laugh.

When you get my whole family together, we are anything but quiet. There were 13 of us in all...from the oldest (my mom...hahaha, she will kill me for that) to AJ who is only 5 months. I felt bad for our waitresses, but thankfully, it was very slow at the time. I really enjoy spending time with my family, and I love watching the relationship between my parents and my children.

During the meal, we started asking Connor to tell us different sounds that animals make. (Cow, dog, monkey, ect.) Then Daniel pipes in with "Connor what sound does mommy make?" He looked confused for a moment, then stuck out his tongue and blew a raspberry. Apparently, daddy has been teaching him this behind my back. It was funny though, and I think the waitress was trying to hold back a laugh.

After lunch we were EXHAUSTED!It was hot out today, so walking around the carnival just zapped the energy out of us...of course eating a big meal didnt help either! We all went out separate ways, most of us to take naps.

Connor and Evan had so much fun today. I love watching them grow up and enjoy activities more and more. There is no words to explain the joy I feel when I see my boys with a huge smile on their face. I love being able to make them happy.

Ok here are some pics...there are not a lot of Evan because...well he didnt want pictures! He was tired much of the day. So here are some Connor heavy pics...

Connor looking at the duck pond


Evan not quite sure what to do


you want me to put my hands in there??


Connor holding on to Grandma's hand to go see the "copter"


Momma look!


He loved this


Hi mom!




BIG bite!