Memorial Weekend

We started off the summer with a family trip to the State Track Meet.  It was my last track meet to coach so Erin and Lukas decided to come along for the trip.  It worked out perfectly because we were able to watch Erin's cousins, Derek and Alli, throw javelin.  Lukas headed back with Grandma Karlynn and GG Strube to Claflin to hang out and play with his cousins, while Erin and I stayed for Saturday's events at the meet.  I know Lukas enjoyed the bonding time with Grandpa and Grandma Beck :)

Sunday we took a quick family trip to Salina to check out the Rolling Hills Wild Life Adventure.  I have seen the sign many times on interstate and wanted to check it out.  There were lots of animals to see and Lukas was very interested the whole time.

Just full of excitement to start it off :)

Checking out the lions

He loved feeding the goats!!

Next to come is the reveal of Lukas' Big  Boy Room :)

Skyfort is Complete

Like I had mentioned in an earlier post, Lukas is one lucky little boy.  His grandparents all wanted him to have a play set in his own backyard, so for his 2nd birthday he got the Skyfort.  Now I know my mind is a little out of it lately but I do realize he isn't quite 2 yet.  What good is it though to get a play set at the end of the summer.  So he just got the present a little bit early.

After working on it for what seemed like never ending hours, day after day, it is finally complete and looks great!  Lukas runs around on it and always talks about the slide.  He is still a little unsure of the slide though, it is a little fast for him, but he will get it figured out.

My husband did an AMAZING job of getting it all organized and put together.  Thanks also to Dad, Mom, and Dustin who took the time to assist in the project.  It helped keep Erin sane :)

Everything organized and ready to be sealed.

Practicing the slide

Helping Daddy

Loghan and Lukas checking it out

Making sure it goes together right.

I hope everyone has a great week.  It is my last week this week and Erin has his last day tomorrow to just check out.  Lukas is excited to be home for SUMMER! (Although he is really confused that we keep talking about our friends' dog named Summer all the time.)

What a Weekend

**WARNING:  Post got a little long **

We had a very busy, but yet productive weekend.  It was our nephew Cade's 2nd birthday on Saturday.  (I can't believe he is already 2)  I had a track meet on Friday so we were not going to be able to make it up there for the party.  Lucky for Lukas though he was able to tag along with Grandpa and Grandma for the weekend.  Lukas and Cade seem to interact more and more every time they get together, and this trip was no exception.  He obviously had a great time cause he has been looking for Cade all night.  At dinner he even had a little break down when I told him Cade wasn't here cause he was at his house.  Lukas was a worn out little boy and feel asleep early tonight so I know he has been playing hard all weekend.

We did get some pictures of the trip throughout the weekend though so enjoy.

Checking out the bounce house

Lukas taking Cade for a ride

Relaxing on the slide

Bath time

Grandma with the 3 Keeley Cousins

Since we were childless for the weekend Erin and I tried to take full advantage and get some things done around the house.  The first project Erin had to tackle was an on going one from the week before.  We had to fix a stain problem on our fence.  We decided we didn't like the red stain color, so Erin and a lot of help from my Dad took care of it.  They actually palm sanded the whole front fence to get it back to its original color and then Erin put a clear sealant on it to keep it looking good.  It looks SOO much better and now and we are very happy with it. 

Grandma and Lukas hanging out while the guys work.

Finished product

We also did some yard work and bought some new plants to improve the landscaping.  We try to just add a couple new things each year so we don't get overwhelmed.  Erin had to move one of our sprinklers to prepare of the next project we have being delivered this week....... WAIT FOR IT......

The SKYFORT is supposed to arrive in pieces on Monday.  Both Erin and I's parents have realized that you only turn 2 once and what little boy doesn't need a play set in their yard.   We looked in to all sorts of different ones and thought we would go all out with this one.  It is an early birthday present for Lukas so he can enjoy it all summer long.  He is obsessed with slides right now so I know he is going to love it!  He is one very lucky little boy :)