Newton Air Show 2011

This afternoon we got to go to the Newton Air Show at the airport. The event was free and had tons of different airplanes to look at and learn about. The kids had a great time with a few of Mitchell's classmates as they watched the planes do their stunts. One of the best part of the show was watching a few parachuters jumping from a airplane and landing near them. One of the parachuters 'let Mitchell and Connor and some others help carry the American flag and put his parachute away.  In the picture he was telling the boys that if he is still jumping when they get bigger and they wanted to learn how, that he would teach them how to parachute. It was neat to see the different types of airplanes and to watch all that they could do. Mitchell's favorite plane was the crop duster, big surprise! Connor's was the "star one"plane. Here's a few pictures of the fun day!

Pedal Tractor Pull!

 Mitchell showing his new shirt!

                                                         Waiting for his turn to pull!
                                           

                                             Right after the tractor pull!

After a hard's day work!

Today we had the chance to do something extra special! We got to go to Mitchell's first State tractor pull in Marshalltown! Since this was a first time experience, we didn't know what to expect. We couldn't believe how many people were there! We got their plenty early and registered and waited patiently for our turn to pull! Mitchell was the 5th 7 year old boy to pull a 140 pound trailer of weight. He did great and was only 6 inches from getting a full pull! If he would have gotten a full pull, he would have increased his chances of going to Nationals in Mitchell, NE in September at the corn palace which would have been pretty cool for him. Since he didn't do any practicing this time, hopefully he can work hard and practice for the next pedal pull! We were proud of him for getting as far as he did and he was pretty excited about his new shirt and ribbon! Thanks to everyone who came to watch him pull! It was a pretty special day!

Swimming Lessons!

Connor has had a exciting week this week! He started preschool and now he also gets to do swimming lessons! He had so much fun playing in the water and did great! He jumped in the water and put his head under the water and started to learn how to swim! He had a blast! He only had two other kids in his class that were all his age so he'll get lots of attention! I went alittle crazy with the camera!

1st Day of Preschool

Connor had his long awaited first day of preschool today! He was so excited to finally get to do something special instead of always watching Mitchell get to do something special! Apparently he had a great time because I asked him how preschool was when I picked him up and he said that "he had SOOOOO much fun today!" They got to ride trikes, sing songs and have group time! I think this will be a great experience for Connor and I can't wait to share it with him and hear all about it! Here's a few pictures of his first day!