Smith/Bennish Family Lake Visit

The Smith/Bennish Family joined us for some play at the lake. Paige (Smith) Bennish, her two boys, Hudson (approaching 2.5) and Walker (almost 3-months) were also visiting KC from Houston where they now live. The Bennish family lived in Denver for many years before relocating to Houston. Paige and my Mom grew up together. Paige's parents, Les and Cacki Smith, also joined us at the lake. Only people missing were the Dads. The Smiths are life-long friends of my Ghi Ghi and Baba. We had so much fun and it was quite a treat to spend some time together. Can't wait to get together again.

Paige and sweet baby Walker

Les and Hud Bud

Ghi Ghi and Cacki (aren't they cute)

Lookin' good in our jackets

Lovin' the boat

Pool time

Loungin' by the pools

Les playing with the boys after showing them the fishing boat

On the move

Check out this gazing ball

The newborn life...sleeping away

Mom, Paige and all of us boys

Deanna Rose Farmstead

As a break from our lake adventures, we visited the Deanna Rose Farmstead in Overland Park, KS. I loved seeing all the animals, watching the horse drawn wagon and checking out the old fashioned "tractor." Afterwards, I was treated to a delicious lunch at a KC tradition - Winsteads!

Perhaps one day I'll be a dairy farmer.


"Cow, cow, cow" over and over. Aunt Beth and Mom should have counted how many times I said this on our way home.

Saddle up partner

Petting the baby goats - just like "Mad may" (aka Maddie).

Now wanting to ride the goats like Mad Mae.

Late Get-a-lot-a-what-you-wanna

We have made our way to Lake Lotaworka (so many nick names for this place). Lake Lotawana! We had so much fun. By far my favorite activity was "Boat. Fasht. More. Boat. Fasht." I couldn't get enough of it. We sometimes just went on the boat when it was on the lift to hang out just I would keep quiet about it for a few minutes. But my Ghi Ghi and Ba Ba spoiled me by taking me out on many, many boat rides, swimming, park playing and all the fun things a lucky boy gets to do at a lake. I continue to talk about it!


Checking out my new "awn mower" to help spruce things up out there...although not much needs sprucing up as my Ba Ba loves to play in the yard!


Being silly...

One of my first of MANY boat rides

Hangin' with Ghi Ghi

What is Ba Ba doing?

Aunt "Besht" treading water after swimming many miles in the lake.

Monkey see, Monkey do :)

It's a Wysong thing I guess

Instead of chesse I prefer the infamous hand...

Dad, you need to try

Thanks for a Fun Party Grams

Grams hosted a little family gathering at The Forum where she lives. We had a little room - good thing it wasn't in her house, otherwise I probably would have gotten into all her pretty things. It was fun to see everyone and play with Aydon and Jackson (my Mom's cousins kiddos).

Cuddling with Mom's cousin Angie!

The line-up...say cheese...Aydon (just turned 3 on July 1st and Jackson 3 in October). I had fun following them around.

These tongs are cool - thanks Trent!

Hangin' with Mom's cousin "the clown" Brian

Everyone has the hand down - nice work Aydon

Aunt Donna with her two grandkids..cute!

Well some of us are looking at the camera

Off to KC We Go...

First stop, MHCC pool 2-days in a row...

My Mom, Ghi Ghi and I flew to KC together after our weekend together in Denver (Ba Ba drove back). I was there for almost 2 full weeks and had so much fun! Everyone kept me busy which is the smart thing to do these days! It was VERY nice to have some extra hands around. Before heading to the lake (Lake Lotawana), we played in KC for a few days. I loved swimming at the pool where my Mom grew up going. She hadn't been back for many, many years and things seem to be quite the same as they were "way back when."

Hitting the Jr. Pool with Ba Ba pre dinner.

A little pre-dinner snack "dirt" - yum!

At least the dirt stopped me from entering the putting green...

on your mark...

get set....

go...

Ghi Ghi and Ba Ba Visit Denver

This jump starts my 2 1/2 weeks with my "Ghi Ghi" and "Ba Ba" (aka Papi :). They stayed at my house for two nights in Denver so my Mom and Dad could have their first getaway to the mountains without me. We had the best time and everyone did well. We were busy...visited the park, went to the zoo, ran around in the backyard splashing in the pool. My parents had a nice, quiet mountain retreat without me and thank "Ghi Ghi" and "Ba Ba" for taking good care of me. This only begins my bonding with them as we jet set off to KC together a couple of days later. Thanks for a fun time!

Lounging at the park...note the hand!

My Ghi Ghi's good friend Cathy joins us for a stroll at the zoo!

Apparently "Choo Choo" was expressed throughout the trip....

Time for the merry-go-round..