A Weekend at the Lake

Grandma and Grandpa decided to live up at the lake house for a few weeks so we decided to go visit them one weekend! The kids, like always had a awesome time and loved hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa and playing on the lake!

Grandpa got Colt to do some silly tricks while riding! Livy and Colt totally loved riding on the tube! And Grandpa did too, look how happy!

Dad got in on the action for a minute!

Then it was the girls turn! Rachel was really afraid to go but was so brave and did it! Livy was getting a little too brave kneeling and letting go! And then we flipped over, and that was the end of all the braveness! There were lots of tears and fears and promises that they will never go on the tube again. So, we'll see how the next trip to the lake goes!

Perfect for putting kids to sleep! He tried getting up twice and made it to his knees with his head on the seat but couldn't fight it and finally gave in to a good nap!

Grandpa taking on two at a time!

Rachel couldn't wait to ride the jet ski! Dad knows you come by the dock close and slow for a pictures, Grandpa needs to learn that lesson still!

Fun play time in the yard. Such happy beautiful faces!

Dad broke out some left over fire works and we all enjoyed the show! They all loved it! Colt was a little unsure at first, not scared but just not sure what to think. But by 4th of July next weekend he was a crazy firework addict like his dad!

Funny story from that weekend. We were up early out on the deck trying not to wake up any more people and letting Pebbles use the bathroom. Well, here comes a deer and Pebbles takes off chasing it. A minute later we hear some crying and then Pebbles comes running for the house with a deer right on her tail. The deer pummeled Pebbles, ran right over her and stomped on her. She flipped around and tried to get back on her feet while she wobbled around. Poor Pebs! Luckily she made it up the ramp before the deer struck again, she was going to go back at her! A crazy occurrence is all I can say. And a humorous one, poor dog, but we couldn't stop laughing, after we knew she was alright that is! And all weekend after that Grandpa kept singing "Pebbles got run over by a reindeer..." and making up a few more lines to go along with it, until he was laughing to hard! Grandpa sure got a kick out of it!

Fishing time! Holding their itty bitty "killies."

Time to head home! Another fun one, thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Bowling Fun

We have gone bowling twice this summer with Jamie and kids. It was an adventure for sure! It is just crazy, as I'm sure you can imagine. Rachel kept changing her mind whether she wanted to bowl or not, sometimes refusing. If I took my eye off of Colt for a second he was quickly huffing a ball as fast as he could towards the lanes and throwing it down any one he could! He bowled a lot of times out of turn and just a few times on strangers lanes, sorry everyone! Livy loved it and was happy as could be. Ellie did ok for while strapped in her stroller with non stop snacks, only making a huge mess crushing and throwing food all over the place. Once she got out of the stroller it was just too much trying to contain her. It took us over two hours to bowl because some of their balls take an extremely long time to make it down the lane, if the don't stop half way! I think we have called it quits on Thursday bowling outings, it is just more than I can handle at this point! I'm glad they had some fun though!

We sure did love the company though!

Your lane please Colt!

Some Fun in June

I was looking back at my calender and saw this about 2 months ago under reminders: cut off finger. I wrote it but I have no recollection of what I was talking about, I don't know whose finger I was talking about, but mostly I'm just glad I didn't do it! I can't even remember to do stuff when I write it down!

Her mad dash. This kid is always swiping stuff and running away. She just stole the silky pajamas from the bedroom, draped them around her neck and took off, she picked up her purse along the way! She cracks me up!

Resturant time at the pool! I love when they set up all the cups and buckets and just play together creating with their great imaginations!

When everyone was asking me for stuff at the same time and Ellie was crying the other day, Rachel turned to the other kids and said "You're just going to have to be patient, she's doing the best she can!" It made me smile in a time I wanted to scream! Thanks for listening and passing it along Rae!

Rachel and Livy run the kitchen while Colt deals with the pests!

Again, she just cracks me up!

Classic, you will always know he has older sisters! He just wants to be part of what they do. Even if it is makeup, dolls, or dress up. Cutie pie!

We have seen Jamie and the kids a few times this summer which is a record for us! Between school and sick kids we barely see each other on holidays never mind any other time! The girls and Colt have loved it this summer getting to see them more. And I have too!

Father's Day 2012

We have been blessed with so many great dads! Eric is awesome dad! The kids are so happy when he comes home everyday and they love when ever they get to do something with dad, it pretty much doesn't matter what it is. It doesn't get much better than seeing you husband be a great father, building wonderful relationships with each of the kids. I know you work extremely hard to take care of us and I appreciate all you do everyday.  They sure do love him, and so do I! Happy Father's Day Eric!

I love this picture. It is him totally loving being Dad and loving the kiddos. Joy.

He had a nice day with a good dinner at his parents house with all the family! I hope you enjoyed your day!

Rachel and Livy's father's day gifts they made at preschool. We got him a custom made cooler from a friend and he delivered it that morning. When Eric asked the girls if they liked the cooler mommy got him Rachel replied, "she didn't get it for you, Grace's dad got it for you!" (Grace is their friend whose dad made it and delivered it) No credit around here!

We have been blessed with great dads too. The kids love both of their grandpas so much and light to to see them. Thanks for all of your never ending love and support and hard work. We love both of you guys and are truly grateful we got to grow up with such great fathers.

And I will say it again, we have been blessed! Dad you are a wonderful grandpa and father. There are so many things that I admire and love you for. Hope you had a great day dad, we missed you! I love you!