Not Peter Parker (aka Spiderman)

Sid learned about Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish at vacation bible school today.  When Sid went to the sitter's later that afternoon, the sitter asked about Peter and Sid informed the sitter it was not Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) it was Peter the fisherman!!!

My grandson is one smart cookie.

- Love Papa

2012 Memorial Weekend - Mall Of America

MeMa, Lindsay, Andrew, Sid, Ayla and PaPa went to the Mall of America to enjoy some indoor fun, shopping, and swimming!

Sid said "I;m just having crazy fun"!

Sid went down this "huge" slide all by himself and was not scared at all!  I don't think you would catch PaPa going down that slide!

Ayla is going to be a shopper just like her Mom and MeMa, she bought some clothes and of course we had to buy some toys!!!

It was a very special weekend and Sid saved PaPa at least 5 times when we were in the pool...Sid is my HERO!

- Love PaPa

Mother's Day May 13, 2012

What a wonderful day it was.  It was such a joy and pleasure to have our two beautiful grandkids with us on Mother's day!!!  Mary had gotten Sid a Zoo park to play with and it only took Mary and Andrew about an hour to put it together!

Ayla loves just looking at her Mema and smiling.  She had the most beautiful dress on and looked so adorable!

Sid, Mema, and Papa played hard the whole day.  We went to the park and I was Joey and Mary was Brock!  We played on the big bed, we played baseball, we fed the frogs, and had just one of the best days ever!!!

I am the luckiest guy ever as I have the bestest wife in the world who is the bestest Mom for our kids!!!  I am truely blessed to have such a wonderful and loving family!!!

- Papa Dar

Ayla Mary Farmer: Born March 4, 2012: 6lbs 10 ounces 19 inches

Sid Starts Pre-School 2012.01.12

Sid started pre-school today 2012.01.12....I can't believe that my 3 year old grandson is going to pre-school! He of course is ready for it, but his old Grandpa Dar is not ready for it as he is growing up way too fast. Sid is the smartest 3 year old kid that I have ever seen, his imagination, his memory, and his gift for talking will keep his teachers on their toes!

We are driving to Chicago tomorrow to see Uncle Grant and Tiffany! Mary, Lindsay, Andrew, and Sid! We are going to celebrate Lindsay & Andrew's wedding anniversary and celebrate Grant's birthday! I can't wait to have the whole family together as it makes this old man's heart swell with pride and joy!

- Grandpa Dar

Once A Hawk, Always A Hawk

Just like his Uncle Grant, Sid too is a HAWK!

Happy 4th Birthday baby Andrew Lindsay Farmer

Baby Andrew Lindsay Farmer - 08.08.2007

Grandson #1 birthday is Monday August 8, 2011:

I feel a warmth around me
like your presence is so near,
And I close my eyes to visualize
your face when you were here,
I endure the times we spent together
and they are locked inside my heart,
For as long as I have those memories
we will never be apart,
Even though we cannot speak no more
my voice is always there,
Because every night before I sleep
I have you in my prayer.

Monday August 8th is a day to celebrate the life of Andrew Lindsay. Despite only being with us for a short period of time, he will ALWAYS be my #1 Grandson.

Happy Birthday baby Andrew Lindsay!!! May God continue to hold you and your other unborn sibling close and know that one day we will be there with you to hold you ourselves.....