Nick & Hunter always like to 'double up' on us, which is fine with us, as they keep each other entertained. They are good about 'switching off' when it comes to sleeping on the couch. It's not unusual for one of them to inform us that "it's ok with Mom & Dad if you want to invite me to spend the night!"
Lately we've been working on our spare bedroom, trying to get it cleaned out and 'ready' for overnight visitors. After much shopping and deliberation, we finally purchased a high end futon, that will double as a queen size bed and/or a couch for the kids to use when hanging out here. Now we have to get our TV updated in that room so they can get the channels with their favorite programs. It also works well when Hayden spends the day and needs a quiet place for his nap. Pop in a "Veggie Tales" video, a sippie cup of milk, and he's soon 'out' for a 3 to 4 hour nap. That boy runs on high speed every waking minute, and, like a young puppie, has to 'recharge' his batteries often.
On Sept. 20th he turned 2 years old. We celebrated with a party at the local park, and his 'favorite' present of the day was a Little Tykes 'coupe'. It's 'foot-powered' which suits him just fine - unless he can get sis - or one of his big cousins - to provide the 'motion-lotion'.
He also loves to hitch a ride on Nick's scooter. He climbs aboard and yells "Go!" . . . and Nick better do just that!
Our driveway has become a 'favorite' as it is a great place to ride their 'wheels'.
Our oldest grandson, Wes (13), is a skateboard fanatic, and has spent many hours trying to perfect his latest trick. However, about 3 weeks ago he banged his head on the concrete, which resulted in a mild concussion. Hoping that would slow him down a bit, but it did not. Mom & Randy decreed that a helmet was now - not an option. So back on the board. Then just last Monday, while at a local skate park, he took a tumble, only to dislocate his right shoulder and crack his upper arm in a couple of places. At least they didn't have to cast it, but he will be in a sling for the next 6 weeks - and undergo some pretty intense physical therapy to strengthen the muscles, so it doesn't 'pop out' again.
Of course he doesn't get a lot of sympathy from this Grandma, but I did loan him my ice pack!
The Oklahoma weather continues to be beautiful. Think we've seen the last of the 90's, and that is just fine with me.
Roger's latest 'hobby' has been waging war on our gopher population. This neighborhood is plagued' with them. We've tried poison - with no success - so he broke out his 22 rifle. After mowing, it doesn't take them long to start building their mounds again. He sits on the porch in his lawn chair, and when he sees one starting he gets his rifle and 'stands guard' over the mound. It's not long before they show themselves, and he patiently waits for them to get braver and bolder. So far he's got two 'notches' on his belt! We just call him the 'great white hunter!'
Guess that pretty much brings you up to date with the 'happenings' of the Hughes clan. Until next time!
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