The Arctic Cat

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On Saturday Pa came into the town to do his taxes with Gran.  After taxes Michael and Finn met Gran and Pa at Toys-R-Us.  Sam and I stayed behind for naps.  Finn's sweet Pa gave him total run of the place.  When they got home later in the day Finn showed me all of his (and Sam's) new toys.  He got some monster trucks, a stop sign (he begged for the stop sign) balls, books (Including "Little Blue Truck" which we love) and an Arctic Cat - complete with a shovel!







Once the battery was charged Finn took it out for a test drive.  He let Sam ride shotgun.  At first Sam thought it was pretty cook - but once Finn started "spinning out" Sam was terrified. Next Gran, Sam and I went to Kroger to buy steaks for dinner.  When we got home Gran and I cooked while the boys played. We grilled steaks, made salad, broccoli, sweet potatoes and hummus. 

 Pa and Sam walking in the yard. 

Once it was dark out we came inside for supper.  Sam ate two entire hotdogs and Finn ate half a bag of cheese puffs.  We really had a great night.  The boys had so much fun with Pa. Thank you Pa, we love you and we miss you.

Love, Finn and Sam.

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