Keeping Up With the Kaisers

Nash Farm

I took the boys to a great little farm in Grapevine called Nash Farm. Nash Farm is a historic farm bought by the Nash Family, a part of a migration of farmers who settled in Grapevine in 1859, a couple of years before the Civil War. The farm is 5.2 acres and the original house where the Nash Family settled retains much of its original structure but needs to be completely restored.

The kids had a ball at the farm. They were able to hoe and rake their own dirt next to the actual crops that are being grown there now. The kids pet a cow, horse and even held a chicken. We picked up our own watering cans and watered the vegetables that were being grown in the garden outside of the farm house and the kids were able to learn how crops are grown (and not bought in stores!). We took a tractor ride and then headed to the barn to sit on some old tractors and play with toy tractors and trucks.

Rasta Coltie

I just thought this was a funny picture of Colt. He really likes his Bob Marley shirt and I guess Grandma had a wig to go with it!

Spanish Schoolhouse Bike Parade

Every year the boy's school puts on a bike parade where all the kids can participate with their bikes or scooters. They set it up in the parking lot and the kids ride in circles and through a "car wash" where the teachers blow bubbles and spray them with water. They also have popcorn and lemonade for the kids as well as sidewalk chalk for siblings who attend. It is always a hoot to watch the kids and this year we had both of the boys participate.

Walking with Nana & Poppy

Nana and Poppy take their dogs for a long walk every Saturday morning and the boys go too when they spend the night. It is around 3.5 miles so they walk and ride in the stroller. On their walk, they get to feed the turtles and catfish and the end of their walk always ends at Corner Bakery (which they call the bagel store) for a delicious breakfast outside. After breakfast, they go play in the fountains by the shopping center where Corner Bakery is located and they throw coins and get wet.

Medieval Times

We finally took the boys to Medieval Times and they had an absolute ball! They each got a crown and a flag for the team they were to cheer for and they got completely into the horses and jousting. They even played "knights" and "jousting" for a week afterwards. Every time we drive by now they ask if they can go back into the castle and watch the knights fight.

Cousins

The boys just absolutely adore their cousins. We have always lived close to Alex's brother and our niece, Madison, who is 7 years old; however, the boys met another cousin of theirs for the first time a few months ago. My cousin and her husband just moved to Wichita Falls (her husband is in the Air Force) and they have a little girl, Kira, who is almost 2. The boys and Kira became instant friends and are so sweet together. It is so nice to have wonderful family so close by. My cousin, Alexis, is expecting another girl in November so they will have a 3rd cousin - FUN!

YUMMY Smoothie!

The boys and I started making a smoothie every morning for breakfast. We add lots of DELICIOUS fruit as well as spinach and carrots. What a great way to get veggies in the kids (and daddy) and they love it!

Cabin Trip!

We finally took Colt up to the cabin and both boys had a blast! We went with the other owners, and long-time friends, and spent the days hiking, playing at the park, walking all the dogs and running around being crazy. And like Brooks did up at the cabin at 2 years old, Colt decided he was done with the crib and was ready for a "big boy bed." What a fun trip!