The Beef Festival

Ok.....Let me explain.

One of my best friends from college lives in Harrodsburg KY and for the past several years they have had an event called The Beef Festival.  This year Jonathan, Navy and I joined in the festivities and cheered on Amy's husband, Mike, and his team, Fattened Calf BBQ, in their cook-off.  Mike's team won 1st Place in Backyard Burger, 2nd Place in Spicy Sauce, 3rd Place in People's Choice and Overall Grand Champion.  Each team allowed the public to sample their entries, and all I can say was that there was a lot of beef....hamburger, sirloin, brisket, etc....I don't think I will be eating beef for a while :)

 

They also had some really neat stuff for the kids to do.  Navy got to see a cow for the first time.  She liked them, but was a little intimidated.  The calf kept trying to lick her fingers but she wanted no part of that!  They also had some sheep and a maze for kids to wander through. 

The best part of the weekend was being able to spend time with Amy and her family.  Navy loved Addie, Amy's daughter, and wanted to walk with her and hold her hand whenever they were together.  I wish we lived closer to one another :( 

Navy and Addie

Swimming Season Begins

I took Navy swimming at my aunt and uncle's pool on Saturday.  Thank goodness she didn't hate it because we are going to be going often. 

Jonathan and I were both off today, so we took Navy swimming again.  I was actually able to take some pictures today!  She especially enjoyed shoving Jonathan's head under the water :)

Stephen, Angie, Tenley and Hayden joined us as well.

Easter Weekend

Last year we wanted to get Navy a swing set for her birthday, but decided to wait until the spring to get it.  Poor Jonathan....I think it was more complicated than we had originally thought, but he was able to put it together in one day plus a couple of hours that next morning.  My cousin Josh helped on Saturday, and Jonathan finished it up on Sunday morning.

Navy loves her swing set!  She runs to the back door at least two times a day, wanting to go outside to play on it.

I couldn't believe that the entire set, minus the slide, came out of this box!

On Easter we went to my aunt and uncle's house after church for lunch and then to the in-law's house for dinner. Navy enjoyed looking for eggs with Jonathan, and especially liked the eggs she found at the Helm's house.....they had goldfish crackers inside!  



Wesselman Park

Navy spends every morning with Jonathan while I am at work.  He has been really good about taking her out to do things, now that the weather is warmer.  This week they went to Wesselman Park and walked on some of the trails. 

Who is tired of walking?  ME!

Navy also got to swing in a "big swing" all by herself.  If I was there, I would have freaked out.  I guess that's what Daddys are for!

Sidewalk Chalk....(somewhat messy but easily cleaned)