Fun in the Sun

Yikes! It's been a month since I've posted anything. Here are some fun pics of the kids enjoying the summer.

Hanging out at the pool with Grandma and Hailey's cousin, Aislinn.

New adventures with daddy.




Fun with sparklers on the 4th of July.

Hailey with her cousins, Jack and Ellie- it's so cute how they have to do things the same way!

Drew was so funny as he maneuvered his way through the chairs.

Carnival Fun

Hailey enjoyed her first carnival this weekend in Rockford. We had so much fun! Dan and I weren't sure how she would do, but thankfully she loved the rides and did not want to stop! We went with our friends and their two girls.

Reese and Hailey flying high. The Flying Saucer was by far the favorite...

...as you can see by the "perma grins".


Reese, Hailey and Eliza waiting for the dads to get back with tickets for just one more ride.

Fifty Three

Here we are, bundled up for a nice boat ride with the kids. Hailey wanted to see Dan ski, so although the water was only 53 degrees, he decided to have his first ski run of the summer in the dry suit. (It's always so funny to me that you can be fully clothed under the dry suit, be skiing on the water and not get your clothes wet.) I thought he was crazy, but Hailey really wanted to see him ski and he was not going to let her down. She did not enjoy the boat last year or watch him ski, so he was not about to let this opportunity pass him by! Good job, daddy.



Hailey with Grandpa Buzz- she wanted to do everything with him that weekend...well, pretty much all the time now.

Back to the Lake

Memorial weekend seems to come so fast...and back to the lake we go! The kids had a lot of fun jumping on the trampoline. I'm not sure who likes it more- the kids or the parents because it keeps them so busy and happy!

Hailey is enjoying a little snack in the boat with her cousins, Jack and Eleanor.

First s'more of the summer! She ate every last bite...and some of mine. That's my girl, lovin' the sweets!

Drew engulfed in his life jacket. Don't they test these things on actual infants?!

He enjoyed his first boat ride once the life jacket came off.

Hanging out with daddy.

And quite possibly my favorite- Hailey wanted to tuck Jack in at night, give him a kiss, and tell him not to be scared. Jack just played along. She enjoys being "motherly". Hailey and Jack have bunk beds now and they were pretty excited about it.

And this is just the beginning of the summer!

Spring Recap

It's been a busy and fun Spring. It's so wonderful to get outside and enjoy the weather. Drew is enjoying new things every day. Drew is now 6 months old! This last month he got his first two teeth. Below are some fun pics of what he is doing now.

Drew loves his swing...as you can see!


A couple weeks ago, Drew decided to roll 18 times in a row! He just kept going and going. I just kept turning him when he came to a dead end. It was so much fun to watch! He hasn't broken his record since- I think that will be a tough one to beat.

Drew is sitting up so well now. It's adorable. After baths, Hailey and Drew like to play on her bed. It's fun to see him able to sit with her now instead of just rolling around.

Hailey has been attending Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) with Nana (grandma) and her cousin, Jack. She absolutely loves it and has learned so much. She likes to pretend she is the teacher, and tell me about the Bible stories. I of course, have to sit on my carpet square and listen.

Big Girl Bike

Wow, two posts in one day! Hailey and I went outside to say "hi" to the neighbors just before dinner and next thing I know she's riding the big girl bike that belongs to the neighbor girl. At first she just wanted to sit on it, but then decided she wanted to try riding it. She could just barely reach to keep pedaling, but she kept it moving. A minute later she's flying up and down the sidewalk- I actually had to run to keep up with her a few times! It was awesome!

Helping Daddy

Hailey loves to help daddy with anything and everything she can. She was so excited to help him with the yard work today. She wanted to keep her dress on, but also needed to dress a little warmer to go outside. And the results are spectacular! A dress with fleece pants and a sweatshirt! Anyway, these sunny days are getting us excited for warmer weather.