Jon Palmer Family: August 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The Windstar drives at MIS

For a donation to the Red Cross though the Speedway we got to drive 10 laps at Michigan International Speedway. I took the kids and my brother and we got the van up to 90mph on the high bank 2 mile oval. We were the only minivan there, but we had a blast. Very fun and the kids loved it.

Fun with the Crone's

We got to host some of our friends for an evening while they visited from Cleveland. We had pizza, nerf gun fights, and a camp fire. It was fun seeing our kids and theirs getting to play with each other again. Had a very fun evening.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Mason Steam Show

Well, this year along with my dad and brothers steam tractors being in the show I brough along my 4 vintage 1960's Simplicity tractors. And yes, I made the matching shirts for the older kids! Izzy had to settle for a pink tractor shirt. We had lots of fun, got a little dirty, and plenty tired. But the weather cooperated beautifully, the show had record numbers, and we had fun.

Emma's Field Day

Mandy organized a multi-activity field day for Emma's classmates and friends. With help from some of the parents we had a water balloon popping contest, eating donuts on a rope, volleyball, and other contests. However, since it was 95 degrees and muggy, by far the most used activity was the home made slip and slide. Get a couple tarps, water, and baby shampoo and you would be amazed how fast kids can slide. Plus, they were actually clean afterwards!

Grandpa Don's Visit

My grandpa's annual trip from Florida came to an end as usual way too fast. I was lucky enough to get him all to myself one evening and we talked for an hour and a half. He has lived quite a life. From being raised on a farm, going off to the South Pacific in World War II, working in foundries, the stories he has are captivating. It was one of the fastest 90 minutes of my life. I am so glad the kids get a chance to know him. We love you Gramps.