The day before we went to Ellensburg my sister told me about a local store that actually carries little spurs for kiddos. So on the way out of town we stopped by to pick up some spurs for Logan (a dream come true ever since he saw them in a library book).
So naturally after he got the spurs put on, a conversation about cowboys went on and on.
Once in Ellensburg, we got settled then went on a jeep ride. In the land of Grammy and Pa some things just have high priority and jeep rides are one of them.
'42 Willys
We're bundled up because once you get going up in the canyon it gets cold.
We're bundled up because once you get going up in the canyon it gets cold.
And what was so funny about this ride is that half way up to the top of Robinson Canyon Lincoln fell asleep. Who falls asleep on a jeep ride with a jeep that has no shocks, loose steering and where your brain is being rattled out? (see video below to see what I'm talking about.)
Reading "The Story of Ferdinand" with Pa which would not be complete without Pa's original Ferdinand toy (on the foot stool).
Ellensburg is a special place for Ben and has become a special place for me too since going first in 2002.
This is where Ben learned how to fish and since my dad got into fly fishing a couple years ago, Ben wanted him to see his own most memorable places to fish. Grammy and Pa were generous enough to allow them to come over for a couple of days and stay out in the barn apartment. It was so fun to have them there for just a bit to show them around.
Reading "The Story of Ferdinand" with Pa which would not be complete without Pa's original Ferdinand toy (on the foot stool).
Ellensburg is a special place for Ben and has become a special place for me too since going first in 2002.
This is where Ben learned how to fish and since my dad got into fly fishing a couple years ago, Ben wanted him to see his own most memorable places to fish. Grammy and Pa were generous enough to allow them to come over for a couple of days and stay out in the barn apartment. It was so fun to have them there for just a bit to show them around.
Fishing at Naneum creek
Not too many fish caught but my dad had a great time
Lunch break with Pa and my dadWe showed my parents the Thorp Grist Mill
Lincoln and Nana bundled upOne day we did some work around the property.
Of course Logan helped in his own way.
Of course Logan helped in his own way.
Wood chipping
Logan gathered a small pile of pine cones on his own and insisted that Ben drive the mower and cart over to the pile to pick them up.
Logan gathered a small pile of pine cones on his own and insisted that Ben drive the mower and cart over to the pile to pick them up.
Tractor rides with Pa
Picking up rocks. Lot of them.
Logan's first fishing trip in Ellensburg!
Pa, Ben and Logan all went fishing at Stafford creek.
Pa first started teaching Ben to fish in Ellensburg when he was 4 year old, so this was fun for Ben to take Logan out now that he's 4.
Here he is with the 4' 4" bamboo rod that Ben built him. Someday Logan will appreciate what he has. I hope.
Logan loves playing with these trucks every time he visits Grammy and Pa's.
And what would we do without the play house? Logan loves it out there in his own little world.
Pa, Ben and Logan all went fishing at Stafford creek.
Pa first started teaching Ben to fish in Ellensburg when he was 4 year old, so this was fun for Ben to take Logan out now that he's 4.
Here he is with the 4' 4" bamboo rod that Ben built him. Someday Logan will appreciate what he has. I hope.
Logan loves playing with these trucks every time he visits Grammy and Pa's.
And what would we do without the play house? Logan loves it out there in his own little world.
And Lincoln decided to take off walking while we were there! Until that time, he had been taking a few steps here and there, but something clicked while we were there and he was a walking fool.
See?
Eating honey sticks on the porch. We walked away from the Ellensburg Farmer's Market with honey sticks and a cowboy vest.
Pa on the porch
Walkin' at Grammy and Pa's.
They have 8 acres and it's fun to walk with the boys through all the different parts to explore.
They have 8 acres and it's fun to walk with the boys through all the different parts to explore.
Love the flowers - these are California Poppies
Eating clover flowers
While we were on our walk around the property, the lighting in the back pasture was perfect at 7 pm and I couldn't stop myself from snapping away.
The rock piles in the pasture.
Swingin' on the porch swing
Grammy in her wicker chair
More playing!
Logan loved riding his blue bike down the long sidewalk. He'd start at the top and pick up his feet about half way through and coast down.
Playing with Grammy
Lincoln LOVED pushing these trucks around
He even got to swim a little bit. But really he just drank the pool water the whole time.
While we were on our walk around the property, the lighting in the back pasture was perfect at 7 pm and I couldn't stop myself from snapping away.
The rock piles in the pasture.
Swingin' on the porch swing
Grammy in her wicker chair
More playing!
Logan loved riding his blue bike down the long sidewalk. He'd start at the top and pick up his feet about half way through and coast down.
Playing with Grammy
Lincoln LOVED pushing these trucks around
He even got to swim a little bit. But really he just drank the pool water the whole time.
It was so fun getting to see Grammy and Pa and spend time with them. Wish we lived closer! We took a day trip over to Whidbey Island but that will be the next post.
3 comments:
I love seeing the pictures of your trip. It's been way too long since we were up there and Riley has never been. I think we need to plan a Parker/Nelson trip to Ellensburg!
It was a fun time visiting and I can totally see why it's a little boy's dream world in Ellensburg.
Ha ha the last picture of Lincoln drinking the pool water is AWESOME!! What a cute kid!
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