The Fairbairn Family in Kansas

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Summertime fun




After a splash and swim in our "backyard pool" we were having some cuddle time.

Second Wedding











The kids did MUCH better in this wedding - I'd say they were a hit. For Giya, it was all about getting to wear pink and toss the flower petals.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy Fourth of July



























Just some happy and cute kid pictures from one of our favorite places in Wichita - the zoo.

Family Vacation















We went for a long weekend down to Tablerock Lake to test the kids tolerance for boating and all things "lake". Since I am a complete lakerat and want to buy a boat soon, we had to test the waters (literally) to make sure it didn't freak the kids out. To my complete happiness, they loved it and they passed the test with flying colors.


In fact, the first morning out on the pontoon (we rented), we pulled into a cove for the kids to jump in and swim. They were a little nervous at first, but quickly got excited and loved it. Asher was jumping in by himself and swimming over the the ladder. Giya jumped into Lance after about the third time, she jumped in to him and said "I'm so glad you are here, this is a great lake."










They actually cried to leave........

The Elder's visiting







Michelle, Aaron and Riley stopped over for a couple of days on their trek from Seattle to Virginia. To stay with tradition, we took them to the zoo and saw the tigers up sooooo close. Giya has (i think) her first crush on Riley. She wanted him to do everything with her - poor guy.

Orange Backyard Pool







Annual trip to Dexter, Missouri






















I braved it again this year and took the kids by myself to Missouri. I really lucked out this time and mom and dad helped with the travel and driving ALOT. We had a great time riding the tractor, playing the trombone, playing in the sprinklers in their backyard, the Children's Museum in Malden and at Bass Pro shop on the way back in Springfield. Asher told me when we left that we would have to go back next week......hmmmmm not going to happen that soon.