August visitors

There was a flurry of activity at Cub Central in August.

Steve's Uncle Tommy was in Texas on business, so we were fortunate that he could visit with us while he was here. The Cubs LOVED him. There was a lot of running, chasing, swimming, and tons of squealing cub laughter.

Fun times with Uncle Tommy!!:





Steve's parents were also able to come down at the end of August for a visit. The cubs' honorary Aunt Tracey and cousin Jaxon also came. Steve and his Dad got in a few rounds of golf and the adult girls got in an afternoon at the spa. The cubs and Jaxon spent a lot of time playing together outside and even went to the cubs' favorite play-place, Going Bonkers. Tracey and I got to enjoy a fun girl's night out. Steve and I were even able to get away to the Hilton for a night, just the two of us.

Friends eating:

A lot of time was spent together eating. They did great eating at the "kid's table".

Eating at the "big kid's table".

Steve and Jaxon:

Cleaning crew!:

Yes, they can be hired out.:

Tracey and the kiddos. Talk about having your hands full.

Getting ready for bed time.:

Zach and Jaxon, best buds.:

Playtime at Bonkers:

Going Bonkers

On Friday (Sept 11) we went to Going Bonkers. It was the perfect time to go now that school is back in session. It wasn't crowded but two sets of hands are still required for chasing down our cubs. They really do go bonkers at this place.

The cubs complained that the 0-3 year toddler area was way to amateurish for them, so they tackled (and conquered) the BIG ONE:

And they're off:

They even dragged Grandma Shirley with them:

They loved the slide:

Look at that smile!!:

Even Grandma got in on the slide action:

Going Bonkers - take two

On Saturday, June 27th, my mom, Steve and I took the cubs to Going Bonkers. We had been there once before and learned some very important lessons. First, arrive early. Second, and more importantly, the older kids WILL run over the younger kids. This just reiterates the first lesson. Arrive early and avoid the older kids. This is exactly what we did and it worked perfectly. We arrived shortly after opening and it was fairly empty. Steve, Emily, Zach and I tackled the jungle gym for ages 4 - 104 (Emily felt the gym for the 1-3 year olds was too amateurish for her) while my mom watched from the seating area. The cubs loved it!! Steve could barely keep up with Emily. The girl just went Bonkers in there. Such a huge difference from the first time we went. Zach just wanted to run. He didn't care where, jungle gym or not, he just wanted to be free. We were there for two hours and we were exhausted by the time we left. The cubs had so much fun that they both cried when it was time to leave.

Contemplating his next move.

I'll race ya, sis!

Barely squeezing through.

This is so much fun.

A rare moment. Both cubs in the same place at the same time.

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Zach telling Emily to hurry up.

Daddy and Emily at the top.

Emily made a little friend.

Our sweet cubs!

Zach and his random girlfriend

While we were at Going Bonkers, this sweet girl started helping Zach work his way through the jungle gym. I do believe she qualifies as Zach's first girlfriend. Her name is Brooklyn and she stayed by his side until we left.

This picture is a bit dark, but this is where they met. They were inseparable from here.

Zach gazing up at Brooklyn. Look at that smile.

Still smiling.

A friendly little hug.

Making sure he doesn't get away.

Miss Brooklyn did a great job leading Zach through the jungle gym and she managed to keep up with Dad and Emily while doing so. Mom approves! What a cute, sweet girl. Too bad Zach didn't get her number.