Jul 29, 2016

summer stuff

Tripp had his actual first birthday and ate his cake this time.  He was too tired to eat cake at the group birthday party. 




Peter and I enjoyed a weekend without kids! The Cubs game was fantastic!!!
As well as the friends we were able to spend time with!  Thanks to the many people who helped with 4 kids and a dog!! 



 We had a camping trip with friends!  There were 10 children between 3 families and their ages were 9,8,7,6,5,4,3,3,2, and 1!  However this only works at the end of July.  (And my two boys were the 3 and 3 year olds).  There were some great beach days! Tripp enjoyed exploring the sand!
 

 Thanks to Sheila for this fabulous picture!
 



Ella enjoyed some Grandma time. 
 They each painted a picture that formed a heart!


While Ella had Grandma time, the boys had some daddy time at the zoo!

The tiger was up front and the boys took turns on daddy's shoulders to take a closer look.  





Jul 14, 2016


If you look close, you may notice that mom's beach chair has gotten occupied!  It's not often that I get to sit and hang out. Apparently Riley was reminding me of that!

 

  
Tripp loves the swing
 

 Another bean harvest!





Our annual group birthday party!
 

Cort turned 3!


Ty will turn 4!


Tripp is 1!



Jul 11, 2016

4th of July!


4th of July! Parade and fireworks!


Cort and Tripp



All 3 boys!

All the kids ready for the parade!

Planes! Pretty sure Dusty Crophopper was in there :)


Ella is ready for the parade!


And the fireworks!

July


Another picnic at the park!



Cort turned 3!  He got a new "super runner" outfit and a new backpack for 3-school in the fall!


Our first bean harvest from our garden!


Jul 1, 2016

cute couple

We attended a beautiful outdoor wedding on a perfect evening!

Camping

First camping trip of the summer!

Ella


Ty and his delicious and very messy and sticky smores.


Tripp ready to eat!


Hot dogs over the fire!



Bedtime PJ's


Yummy breakfast!

Fathers Day



Father's Day 2016!

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Another race - k9k! The kids got to sit in a firetruck!
 Tripp was supportive and making a funny face!
 Ella ran the 3k, then helped me finish the 9k!



Ella's amazing end of the season gymnastics show meet!

 My camera focused on the balloons instead of Ella on the uneven bars, but still a great silhouette of her!




We are very proud of her!!

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Whitecaps Game on a beautiful day!


The girls and their shades!



Family strawberry picking!