Country Thunder 2008

My Little Cowboy had a blast. Although he spike a fever the day before we were supposed to go up, we brought him up with us anyways. We took the camper up with Tim's parents on Tuesday, July 15th. To set up Camp. For those of you who don't know what Country Thunder is, it's a four day Country Music Fest up in Twin Lakes Wisconsin. We've been going for years, and we stay up there and camp for the duration of the time. It's loads of fun!

Caleb woke up the next day feeling much better and ready to go. Despite to unbelievably hot weather... we had a great time! Caleb got his shirt signed by Charles from Lady Antebellum [he's in the grey below.

Taylor Swift took Caleb's hand and sung to him for a little bit then gave him a kiss. Taylor Swift is below.

And this is a picture of Caleb embarrassed after he sat back down.

Caleb was a trooper, but by 10pm he was pooped! He made it through about the first song of Carrie Underwood!

Highlights from the rest of the week...

Wednesday's line up: Lady Antebellum, Joe Nichols, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood

Thursday GREAT line up! - Ashton Shepherd, Keith Anderson [he's pictured below], Emerson Drive, Miranda Lambert, and Diercks Bentley! All put on GREAT SHOWS!

We woke up Thursday Morning and made Mickey Mouse Pancakes for Caleb's birthday. After breakfast, I drove back to Antioch to meet my mom so Caleb could spend the rest of the weekend with my parents, and Kylie [Thank you again Mom and Dad]

Fridays line up: Jason Michael Carrol, Randy Owen, Clay Walker, Sugarland

Randy Owens was amazing! I got his autograph and Tim got one of his picks! He did a super job! and even sang Angels Among us! AWESOME! [I'll try to get the video of that posted] Clay Walker was good. Sugarland ROCKED! I got both Jennifer Nettles signature and Kristian's. Sam for Kristian's and his pick. GREAT NIGHT!! Saturday's Line up: Luke Bryan [who we got to meet back stage and get pictures with, and his band] Kellie Pickler, Jessica Simpson, and Sara Evans.

Highlight of Saturday was boring Dave's pass to get back stage! THANK YOU!!

Great Time! Can't wait until next year! Tim McGraw is coming back!!

So, I'm falling a little behind!

We celebrated Caleb's 4th birthday on Sunday, July 13th. His actual birthday fell during the week and during Country Thunder. Above is his cupcake cake and Kylie's messy face eating them. We had a great time, a nice small turn out and GREAT weather!

We made it through the 4th!

Well, we certainly had a BUSY and fun filled Fourth of July Weekend!! Friday. the Fourth was actually a mellow night for us. Tim was on call, and we just laid low and did NOTHING :O) It was nice. We were resting up for the rest of the weekend. Saturday we went over to Bob and Janelle's for their "5th" of July Party! It was a blast and an absolute riot! Caleb and Kylie had a blast running aaround, swimming in the pool with Grammy and Grampy.

It was a Pig Roast and the pig turned out GREAT!

Caleb had agreat time on the giant slip and slide. Although, he kept trying to run away from Grampy... I wonder why?? :O)

Kylie has a new boyfriend, Chad! What a little cuite!!

After the fireworks, the lit up the bonfire! No burning injuries this year, thank goodness! And Late night Pizza snack thanks for Ryan. YUM!!

Of course, I did say there were no Burning incidents, but there were a couple of GOOD falls. Only one broken chair that ended up in the fire, with Bob on his back. I think they are trying help him out here :O)

Way to many pictures from that evening to post but it was SO MUCH FUN!!!

On Sunday, Ryan and Tbird took us out on Lake Michigan! What a beautiful day! Not bad boating weather either! :O) Caleb wasn't so sure. His first words when we hit a couple "kinda rough" spots were, "this is why I didn't want to come out". Kylie on the other hand, had her hands high in the air... laughing her head off! Ryan's got this in and out service. They bring the boat out to the water with a GIANT forklift! It's was amazing... and kinda scary!

Kylie even got to drive Uncle Ry's boat!

What a great weekend with Family and Friends!! Hope everyone had a safe and WONDERFUL Fourth!!

It's picture time again!

I haven't been going nearly as often as I did when Caleb was younger, but I still try to get the kids pictures taken a few times a year. Usually, one time around Easter, somewhere in between their birthdays, and once again around Christmas. I had a bit of a coupon/pricing fiasco this time, but nothing that a little email to corporate couldn't fix. They did a great job again, as usual taking the pictures.

The kids were in the same/similar outfits as picture take two years prior. So here's a few of those old shots as well. So cute! Boy how they change in two years!