Peep Monologues & Tractor Rides!

While on vacation at Papa Jack's farm there were many rides and some baby chicks. A friend of my dad's works at the local hatchery. He brought over some baby chicks which were named the "Peeps" by Caleb (I'm assuming because of their direct resemblance to the yummy sugary Peeps received on Easter). The boys loved the Peeps. They were very gentle with them and Caleb always asked before holding one. Elton loved to peep right along with them and would have loved to get right in the box with them had we allowed. It was fun to watch the excitement in his eyes. However, Caleb loved to have one sided conversations with them. He we tell them to eat and take naps. The one I loved the most was when listening to them he said "Peeps you stop arguing". The Peeps were check on frequently by the boys and it was amazing how much they grew in just one week. Upon us returning to Idaho Caleb passed the Peeps on to his cousin Ty at their farm.

The other big activity that became a ritual after naps on the sunny days with Papa Jack was tractor and 4-wheeler rides. Of course one ride was not enough and every tractor had to be tried every ride. I think that Papa Jack got thorough enjoyment out of this as much as the boys. By the end of the trip he said his tractors had put more distance on them in the past week than the past year. On the day the cousins came over it was quite rainy and cool, but Caleb insisted that him and Ty go check the tractors. Papa Jack took them out and I guess they went and checked every tractor and building out. When they got back Caleb pronounced wholeheartedly "We had a Wonderful time!!".