Whitewater

Last weekend we took another camping trip. Whitewater state park is one of the top rated parks. There's a lot of hiking, birdwatching, a beach, and they almost guarantee no skeeters! It was a very cool weekend for July, but it was perfect for camping - jeans and sweatshirts. Some highlights: Brennan loving riding in the back carrier during beautiful nature hiking, throwing rocks in the river, carving names in the rock, the boys at the beach even though the water was freezing, not one bug bite for any of us, watching people fly fish, and having a campsite right next to the stream/river. I woke up the first morning thinking -there cannot be anything better than waking up to the sound of birds chirping, a trickling stream, the warm sun, and snuggling up to my boys - safe and snug tucked in our little tent.

pillowcase fun

Yes, that would be Kobe in a pillowcase - okay, maybe my babies aren't that big yet!  He seriously wanted to sleep in it for naptime!  Ooooh comfy!!

One parade?

Yes, only one parade this year - we always do John Kline's home town - lakeville.  The boys had a blast - Brennan loves riding the GATOR now even more than last year!  And it was a great weather day!  Nothing more to say!

Camp Croix

What a beautiful weekend for the 4th of July. We were so blessed to spend the whole weekend with my entire family at a camp in Northern Wisconsin where I used to go to as a child. It's amazing how much it brings back memories. The weather couldn't be any more perfect, so here are some highlights:

*family canoing,

*swimming in a beauiful clean lake with a great beach,

*great fires (thanks bill for bringing wood),

*mmm good food and only having to plan one meal,

*fireworks reflecting off the lake,

*morning runs with my sister,

*bald eagle's nest & walking right under it,

*outdoor church on sunday morn,

*troy building a mini golf course (par 24),

*dirt - sand and more dirt for the boys,

*playing with cousins Noah and Sydnie

I can't think of a better way to spend the fourth.

Last day of Soccer

Yes, soccer is over.  It was a lot of fun, and I think Troy really enjoyed coaching and getting to know the 9 boys on the team.  Brennan and mommy enjoyed getting to know the other parents/siblings on the sidelines.  Kobe wasn't really into it at first, but by the end he was really enjoying it and didn't want it to be finished!  It is amazing the progress made by this team - by far the youngest team.  Now we're down to just Tball and swimming lessons.