Thank you Grandpa Kocher!

Last week we brought home Gavin's pedal tractor from Grandma and Grandpa Kocher's house. Grandpa fixed it after it's been out of commission for nearly a year. Since the weather has been so nice we've been outside a ton. You know how much he loves to ride his bike, but he must have been missing this tractor...he has only ridden his bike once since it's been here. We went on a walk today...I walked, Maddox rode his bike, Gavin rode his tractor. I don't know how he does it...but he kept up with us pretty well and didn't even get tired! I think he has big plans...someone must have mentioned riding in the parade next to Grandpa on his antique tractor, but didn't know if he'd be able to ride that far. I think he's on a mission!

Just in case you're wondering...Maddox did pick out his entire wardrobe for this afternoon. This is actually his second outfit. Gavin is USUALLY very good about picking things that match or coordinate in some way and he always has been. Maddox on the other hand told me that both his shirt and shorts had a white stripe so they matched. He's got a lot to learn. He was very offended when I told him that he didn't match. He was, however, very prepared for the water he was going to ride through on our walk.

This is just one of the small ponds that you will find at the end of our streets in the neighborhood. At least those potholes are good for something. It does make our street a little more entertaining.

Maddox emptying water out of his boots

Gavin drying his tractor off with his shirt. He just got done cleaning his tractor earlier in the afternoon, so he took it easy in the water today.

Maddox filling up one of the potholes at the end of our drive. Our poor neighbors! I am going to blame it on Grandma Kocher...saying summer time was the best time to potty train those boys for the ease and fun in peeing outside. It worked for us! They both know they're not supposed to pee outisde...at least in the front yard, but are having a hard time giving that up.