DRAGONS VS. DINOSAURS

 Skittles loves dragons. He comes by the infatuation honestly as his father also loves dragons. (To be honest, I love them too!) Scott likes dragons, but loves dinosaurs.  It cracks me up that every dinosaur toy we have is inevitably called dragon.  (It drives Skittle's grandfather crazy.) Scott and I found this dragon rocker at a yard sale last year.  It was a steal for $5.  And Skittles loves it!  Hopefully our other grandchildren will find joy with it too!

I mention this dichotomy of dragons because we went to the Renaissance Fair a few weeks ago, excited to share "real" dragons with our grandson.  He was actually afraid of the dragons, but slayed all of the trees for us with the hilt of the sword. We had a great time.  Scott got a mug out of a tree stump.  It's really cool!  And the turkey legs were delicious.  Skittles, Kiara and I loved the music the best.  (Who doesn't love bagpipes, Irish tunes, and sea shanties?)  Cody was like a kid in a candy shop.  He loved everything!  I enjoyed watching him watching the jousting.  It was a fun way to spend a Saturday.

Our jester didn't know how to stick his head through...

The King and the Queen

Skittles was entranced by the music.

He got his own personal concert from this flautist.

He clapped afterwards....

Fun and crazy things to see!

Skittles (and my daughter) our rather short compared to this guy!

This was a human hamster wheel - and as you walk in the wheel, ice is crushed for an Icee. 
Skittles wasn't sure what to make of it, but he loved the sweet treat.

Scott, the giant, with his giant mug and leg bone!

I love the Lillywhites!  They are the cutest family ever!

And this man is my favorite human being!

I'm glad we get to do forever together!

We also celebrated three birthdays this month: Scott, Amy and Mark.  Kiara made mini bundt cakes.  Mmmm.  And we enjoyed visiting and giving gifts.

Amy and Mark

Scott

Father's Day is always fun... but this year, my girls and I decided to REALLY spoil Scott.  We got him something he would love but would never buy for himself: a craftsman tool chest as tall as himself.  He is already anxiously organizing it and his garage.  It makes me so happy to see him so excited.

My Tool Man

And then there are the date nights where Scott and I choose to bring our grandson along.  We love these impromptu dates:

Date nights are extra fun with Skittles!

CRAFTING "FORE" THE WIN!

Once in awhile, I just get the urge to create.  Kiara and I made a few examples... And then we invited some of our favorite people to come join us in the fun!  We purchased golf balls and let everyone do their own thing.  This was the result:

- Raisin loved making monsters - Jelly Bean made an incredible spider -
- Apple Pie is really artistic with his balls and planets - Marmalade made a monster and a fox - 

- Nuts created Poky from Super Mario Brothers - Nicole made some bugs for her garden - 

- My pig and chick - Amy's cool emoji and mouse are incredible -

These are the one's Kiara and I created earlier...

Raisin put her monsters in the castle.

I love making things with friends!  I'm glad Amy and Nicole are a part of my life!  They are my sisters here in Kentucky when I'm missing my biological sister!  I'm sooooo blessed!  And I love all their kids too!  I'm glad they share them with me!

Speaking of loving kids... what blog post is complete without sharing more random photos of Skittles!  My grandson really is photogenic and adorable!  Check it out:  

Chewing on a meat stick and sporting his fedora.
Is there anything more cute?!  I think not!

Skittles LOVES his quilt from Aunt Kelly.

He begs us to get it out and then we ask him to find the different items and animals on the quilt.  It's one of his favorite toys.  We use it EVERY day!  He likes us to get down on the ground with him when we search for the different items!

Too much cuteness!

The more I look at this picture of Starburst and Skittles, the more I giggle.

This kid is super cool!