8.20.2010

Vacation at Uncle Lonn/Aunt Lucy

We are welcomed with signage.
Our "arrival" picture!
Rules posted at our cabin.
Fun on the go-cart!
Kobe fishing with uncle Lonn.
Brennan fishing with uncle Lonn.
The whole Gang at the 'Estate House'. Thank you Uncle Lonn and Aunt Lucy for opening your home to us, we had so much fun go cart driving, 4 wheel driving, swimming, sitting by the lake, tubing behind the boat, yard games, etc.

Itasca/Aunt Betty Uncle Harold

Kobe and brennan hanging out by the apple tree! Thank you Aunt Betty and Uncle Harold for so much fun catching tons of fish, pontoon rides, hanging out and chatting on the porch, and of course great food! We love you guys.
Brennan starting the vacation just like last year, chasing the seagulls!
Mommy and the boys at the tallest white pine in Itasca.
Brennan enjoying a snack.
Brennan and daddy walking the mississippi!
Kobe and Brennan having fun in the mississippi!

7.30.2010

Summer Fun

What are my children are in the bathtub with their clothes on, reading books to their teddy's? Just one of the fun ideas the preschool gave us to prevent the "summer slide". Each day of the work week they have a cute little thing to do.

Other summer updates:

Kobe has completed reading his 12 phonics books, he's doing so great sounding out words, and remembering a lot of them. Kobe also just completed swimming lessons in which he made major improvements, jumping off the diving board, swimming on his own, and even tipping the canoe. He's also been taking care of his little brother now that they are sharing a room, taking him potty when they wake up, getting his teddy bear, calling him buddy. He's growing into a big boy.

Brennan is also enjoying the summer, working on writing the letter B for his name (it will be a lot different having one of the youngest preschoolers vs the oldest), he is working on cutting with sissors, and learning the last few letters of the alphabet. He already knows his shapes, colors, and numbers. Didn't we learn this stuff in kindergarten? He also loves to copy whatever Kobe does, which of course drives Kobe crazy!

We are all looking forward to getting away next week, daddy is even leaving his blackberry at home!

7.20.2010

Kelly Park

Brennan Sydnie Kobe getting really wet, giggling, having fun! Nothing better than ending a hot busy day at Kelly park followed by ice cream at McD's. Kobe and Brennan's cousin's are staying the night - Troy took Noah to the twins game so the rest of us headed to cool off! How much fun can you pack in a day? Donating stuff to the homeless, swimming lessons, playing at the park, riding scooters, swimming/slip-n-slide, playing Life, building a huge fort, painting, twins game, water park, ice cream. Whew, I'm exhausted.
Miss
Sydnie
pretty
in
pink.

7.19.2010

Grandma and Grandpa (with the tractors)

We had a relaxing overnight stay at my parents this weekend, starting with a boat ride . . .
and a little fun in the corn - yes, corn loves this 80 degree heat - thus the record height (this stuff looks to be at least 8 feet high, and the greenest around, nice work dad)!!!

7.18.2010

Ice Cream Music?

When you hear the music, kids come running . . .
there are big decisions to be made . . .
followed by sticky smiling faces!

7.15.2010

NEWS FLASH

Training wheels are off!!!
Five minutes later, my Kobe is riding a bike! Can it be this easy?? I barely had time to get my camera! This is all he wants to do now, every chance he gets.