Some Days are Better Than Others!

And this day was one of the best!  One of

those rare days we had all four grandkids

together.  The chemistry is remarkable, no

matter what combination they arrange

themselves in.

Before Claire and Evan arrived, Bri and Hunter
entertained themselves in the playroom.

In the wink of an eye, Hunter had created this
magnetic machine.  Wow, did he impress me!

Our timing was perfect to see tree cutters across the
road doing some of their most amazing work.

Jennifer carried on a family tradition, reading
Uncle Remus's "Br'er Rabbit and the Tar Baby"
to the kids.

The boys soon headed out to the swings to try
to set some new records.

 Evan loves to play Roy Rogers, and suggested

that I be Roy, senior; Hunter be Roy, junior,

and Evan be "Baby Roy."

Then I came up with the idea of having "training"

for my boys.

This included learning how to find where

bad guys hide, climbing obstacle courses,

pulling heavy loads (like a cousin in a wagon),

and weapons competition.  I'm not sure Roy

ever used a light saber, but who cares?

Yep, bad guys hide behind fallen trees sometimes.

Roll 'em, roll 'em, roll 'em,

keeps those wagons rollin'.

Eat your heart out Luke Skywalker
and Darth Vader.  You, too, Robin Hood.

Obstacle course, climbing wall, and
martial arts (punching bag).
Interestingly, both boys say they want to
be policemen when they grow up.
They sure pass the "Roy Rogers" test.

Later, the boys re-discovered the colorful millipedes
that populate our water meter.

Hunter captured several and shared with Evan.

The boys are big enough to try out these Nerf hoops.

Part of the afternoon was spent at the tree house
and rope swing area.

The girls, in particular, love this swing.

It was back to lumberjack watching before the
afternoon ended.  These guys were terrific cheerleaders
for the hardworking laborers.  Instead of "Timber",
Hunter called out "TIM-BO!" It was too cute for
me to correct him.

These admiring fans cheered the workers on
to victory.

At times it seemed more like Stoneybrook than a workday.

With just a few minutes left, the boys watch some
vintage Spiderman cartoons.

Jennifer continues the B'rer Rabbit story on the
good ol' porch swing.

Until Claire hears that the Green Goblin is battling
Spiderman.  Then everybody decides to watch!

Yes, days like this are to be cherished.