It All Starts Out As Fun and Games

It all starts out as fun and games until someone gets hurt. Luckily, today wasn't our day. The tramp is by far the best toy we have ever had. It is safely tucked in the corner of the yard, with gravel rocks below, no safety pad to cover exposed springs, a false sense of security with the trees that loosely cover the thorny blackberry bushes behind and large landscaping rocks that are, well rock hard on the other side. I figure kids have gotta be kids, scrapes, bruises, cuts and all!

Cayleb the Cute Curling Ball

Cayden the Crazy

Makenzy doesn't know what to think of this, hmmmmm

She's sticking to the slide, though she does go down unassisted at 17 months! No fear - we raise some tough cookies, she is going to have her PhD in rock jumping soon!

Max the Rat... and Mr. Banana Head

This is Despereaux... notice the big ears, small size and peach fuzz.

Now look at Max, or what's left of him after Chris cut his hair. He looks more like a mouse than a dog. Thank goodness it will grow back. And yes Chris is banned from the scissors!
Mr. Potato Head doesn't have anything on Mr. Banana Head.
(Look closely in Cougar's mouth. Teeth!)

STICKY

Makenzy has sticky, red licorice hands and is clawing at dirt for a bug - got to love 1 year olds.