Monsters & Trucks

We have been getting outside and enjoying some of the spring-like weather as often as possible. Along with the warm and wet weather comes the mud. What used to be just a small patch of dirt where the grass was no longer growing has now become a big mud pit. At first I really struggled with the boys going out and getting so dirty but then thought back to when I was a little kid and how much I myself loved to serve up a delicious mud pie. Lucas spent day after day mixing his "soup" and would go to the garage (where he stored it at night) each day to check on it. It was a delicious mixture of snow, leaves, rocks and dirt. At first he was disappointed that the snow melted but then realized the water made for better "soup". One day he went to the garage and came back in so angry because dad had moved his "soup" to get to the ladder. He went downstairs where Steve was working and demanded to know where his stuff was. Luckily dad knew better than to dump the "soup". Landon enjoyed the mud long enough to paint the garage door and the patio and then decided he wanted "keen" hands. I am not sure if I will have the heart to try to take over their little corner and try to grow grass yet again this summer..... For Lucas and Landon's birthdays Aunt Erin took the boys to the Monster Truck show a couple of weeks ago. Steve went along to help out with the boys as well as papa Joe. Everyone seemed to have a really good time - including mom who got to stay at home and have a movie day. :)
Luckily Papa had thought well enough to bring ear plugs for the adults and ear protectors for the boys because I guess it was pretty loud. I was surprised to hear that Lucas and Landon did so well at keeping them on but then again they both seem to be sort of sensitive to loud noises (even when their mommy tries to sing to them they cover their ears.)

Lucas really liked the truck Grave Digger because of the scary skull on the side.

They also got to see some guys on Motor Cross which they really liked. I just hope they can continue to enjoy watching these crazy guys and not get a strong desire to do these things themselves.....

At the very end of the show Grave Digger took quit a spill. Luckily the driver was not hurt. The boys got to see a big crane come in and help turn the truck upright.

Landon, Papa Joe, Aunt Erin and Lucas McCormack at the end of the show.Steve, Lucas and Landon at the end of the truck show.

Thanks to Aunt Erin for taking the boys to the Monster Truck Show. They had such a fun time and will always remember these special days.