Hey, will this tripod support me?

Ian on the loose!

Two chairs, two cousins and two blue popsicles, what could be better?

Hysterical at the after effects of their popsicles!

The undisputed puzzle champs - Jo and Hannah. Gail will challenge next year when her hands aren't occupied with the little guy!

Joshua's new mountain and tunnel train set was a big hit. Ian tried to infilttrate several times, 'tho.

Let's see, when daddy puts up my picnic table umbrella he does this . . .

Successs!!!

Ian shows off his standing skills. (and, yes, he is cruising around on his own, too. Yikes, 7 months old!)

And this is where I take my nap, grandma.

Joshua enjoys shooting at the targets.

Hannah P-A-T-I-E-N-T-L-Y explains the workings of the Wii system to Grandpa

Hey, I got a strike! (Grandpa)

Can't you just see Joshua's patience dwindling as Grandpa catches on and doesn't seem as though he is going to hand the controls over to him!

RETREAT - RETREAT!!!

Joshua beats a hasty retreat after being successful with his latest sock toss at Grandpa. (He knows the meaning of retaliation.)

"I made it!" (grandma)

It was a hot and muggy morning but with two happy, curious kids (wild mushrooms and strange caterpillers found), it proved most enjoyable. Once we got into the shade near the water, it was quite pleasant. There were so many good-sized fish that it looks like a fishing expedition will be next on the agenda! Don't know if grandma will be available for that ...

The Patey North Kidz pause for a photo

Come on, Mom, a little push, please?

Ian and ???

Baby Ian forgets that he IS a baby. He loves standing and will do it at every opportunity - even on recently-rained-upon grass!

Getting the lay of the land

Haylie was thrilled when "Mr. Uncle" placed her on top of a cut down tree. She enjoyed free picking of the grapes and berries (seen in the background).

Push, girls, push!

Haylie and Jenny successfully roll two cousins down the hill in the big yellow ball. Haylie could hardly wait for her turn inside but when it came, she was a bit "sceered" by the experience.

A lapful - Ian and Connor

These two boys are the youngest of the great-grandkids - Ian at 6 months and one week, and Connor at 10 months. Watch out, guys, Aunt Christie is rumored to be adding to the family tree in January!

Great-grandpa poses with the Fyfe great-grandchildren

Hannah and Haylie on the carousel at Dutch Wonderland

The girl cousins share a special ride - don't worry, David, she is holding her tightly!

July 4th, 2008 BSO Concert

Joshua registers absolute delight at the loud, red fireworks which were his favorite. This year we had no tears from anyone. That includes the two three-year olds AND Ian (5.5 months). Of course, Hannah is well beyond such stuff.

Batten down the hatches, Ian is loose!

Yes, the boy wonder started perfecting his crawling skills at a little over 5 months. Well before his 6 month birthday, he was zipping across the family room floor, snatching a lolipop from his unsuspecting big sister. (Haylie was concentrating on a TV cartoon at the time - you snooze, you loose was the lesson learned!)