As the summer neared an end we really worked to get those important activities in for the kids. It really was a great week...even though it was nuts! This year both my boys would be going to school, although AJ only goes 3 days a week and would not start for a few weeks after Jake. But they were both getting really excited for the school days to start.
One awesome activity we got to take part in was touring the Braums factory plant with some friends. We were already fans of their terrific ice cream and food but seeing their plant, all the ways they work to make their food healthy and how much they care for their employees really made us appreciate them more. We now only buy our milk at Braums!
Jake hanging with his buddy Blake
When you go to take a factory tour its always nice when this is around it. The cows are actually right next to the dairy part of the factory!
Picture of all the kids...but I love how AJ is too busy looking at the picture of the huge cinnamon roll. Really don't blame him!!! This was taken in the bakery building and oh wow did it smell good!!! (cinnamon rolls, cookies, bread, ice cream cones, etc)
The kids really enjoyed the "cow bus" as they called it. Drove us all around the grounds and to the different buildings.
Although this is what the kids were waiting for...the samples!!
Jake is too busy enjoying to smile. :D They were really good, made with real ice cream and covered with a thick layer of chocolate!!! Best ice cream bar I have ever had!
Our dear friend that invited us along! We had a fantastic time...now off to Braum's for lunch. :) And no I am not kidding, we actually went there hehe
A couple days later Jake was going to go to a baseball game with Ryan and so AJ and I had a little date night. Which of course meant McDonald's :)
Meanwhile Jake lived a dream! While he and his daddy were waiting in line to enter the park an employee walked up and asked him if he would like to take part in a program for kids where they get to dress up before the game, go into the dugout and clubhouse and get autographs from the players, get announced with the players, and run out to the field with them. Yeah amazing and Jake was all over it!
Yeah, this is pretty cool! He did not get too many autographs though...was too busy looking at everyone in awe! :)
Happy boy on the field, and he got to keep the hat and the shirt
Just one of the pros...second from right
Standing with his player buddy (far left) during the National Anthem
Jake on a AAA baseball field
He is hot stuff and he knows it!
Of course when we got home from our trip we put up our pool! Gotta love that thing during the hot days of summer.
Our little swimmer
Its really too bad that Jake cannot relax!
Had to catch a before school lunch with our favorite teacher/friend
For AJ's 4th Birthday party he really wanted to have a bounce party and honestly they are pretty expensive to rent out here. So for basically the same price we bought a small one. And so we HAD to try it out before AJ's birthday.
It passed the test...they love it! And the nice thing is that its ours to keep and enjoy :)
One last trip to the zoo with our dear friends.
Look at all these crazy animals!
And as is tradition we went for Back to school donuts the day before school started :) A really fun tradition
Jake LOVED his
AJ devoured his and then charmed the lady who was working that day out of two free donut holes...that's my AJ :)
Look at this big boy all ready for 1st grade!
He was so excited to see his friends after the summer
I love this picture because you can just see how much AJ looks up to and adores Jake
Can you tell he is excited?!?!? And crazy ;)
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