Big Piney

We went up to Big Piney to see Derrick's family for New Year's. The kids hadn't been up there with us since this summer, so they really had a lot of fun and got a little spoiled by Papa Layne and Grandma Rosie...Isn't that what grandparents are for? Papa Layne went out to split wood and the kids wanted to bundle up and go out there with him, so Derrick got them ready and he and Brandon took them outside.

Zadie was quite a pro at helping Papa split wood. He taught her how to run the lever and she did a really good job. Here is Romeo, supervising...

Romeo wanted to try his hand at splitting wood, so Zadie let him help her. His face was scrunched up like it took a lot of effort.
Look at his face...such concentration!

After Papa Layne split wood at his house, he went over to
Blake's to split some for them. Of course Romeo wanted to go help...he loves Papa Layne. I think he would have stayed outside all day.

After they were done splitting wood, they wanted to ride in the sled. So, Derrick was a good sport and pulled them around the yard. They have a slope on the side of the house so they got a fun ride there, Derrick just helped them so they wouldn't hit the fence.

While they were sledding, Papa Layne got out the snow mobile for a ride down the road. After spinning a couple cookies (that's where Derrick gets it!) he came and took Romeo for a ride. Now he loves snowmobiles too!

Romeo and Papa Layne

Derrick's parents had a blow up bull so the kids took turns riding it while Derrick bucked them around. Romeo also like to wrestle it. He is really into wrestling whoever or whatever he can.

Romeo wrestling the bull...

Zadie's turn on the bull...

We had a really good time with Derrick's family. I am really blessed to have such good in-laws. His brothers and Becky are great too. I am so grateful that they are so good to my kids and love them so much. Blake and Becky spent hours playing cards with Zadie and that meant a lot to her. We love you guys!