The Gardens

We go to the Botanic Gardens at least once a year. We went the day before Wyatt's first B-day this year. It was overcast, but we had a great day with friends.

The boys love the little train garden. It is amazing how many trains they have set-up.

The boys with MJ and Tara.

I keep trying to get a nice pic of the 2 together. It seems like an impossible mission with Wyatt.

Deep in thought as he looked onto the trains. He loved walking around.

Ryder & Tara

The ducks were very friendly.

So this is the best I got for a single pic. He just won't sit still.

Bowman Getaway

My parents rented a large cabin at Grizzley Jacks Resort near Starved Rock in early August. We had a great weekend with the kids.

The entire clan with the Plues who also joined us part of the weekend.

Ryder & Grandpa Bowman

The BowmanThurstons- a sleeping Wyatt.

Exploring everywhere he goes.

Uncle Jesse

At the waterpark with grandpa

They had an amazing assortment of bounce houses for the kids to play in. Ryder was sweating like crazy.

Ryder & Logan playing games.

Looking forward to making more fun filled family memories in the future.

Thanks Mom & Dad for a great time!!

Oink

Have I mentioned what a Chowhound I have!!

After he demolished his birthday cake.

Its good to be young and unfazed by your caloric intake.