Thursday, July 12, 2012

Chutes and Ladders Park

 Time for Quinn to cool off...
 Much better. So refreshing.
 And it taste good, too.
Since the weather finally cooled down a little this past weekend, we thought it would be a great time to visit the Chutes and Ladders Park.  Although it was cooler than it has been, it was still plenty hot, and a perfect opportunity for Quinn to run through the sprinklers!! 

Monday, July 9, 2012

Visit to Wisconsin

 Quinn sandwhich!
 6/30/2012
 Dad, Mom, Aunt Bev, Quinn, Grandpa, Grandma, Jack, Gretchen and Pete
~~ June 30, 2012 ~~
 Trying to find a screw that fell off the hitch!
Last weekend we took a five hour drive to rural Wisconsin to see my grandparents.  We had an absolute blast, and the drive both there and back went surprisingly well.  The first order of business once we arrived and after we said our 'hello's' was to set up Quinn's kiddy pool and throw some swim suits and sunblock on!  Along with my grandparents, there was also my parents, Aunt Bev, Katie, Tom and Pete. 

After plenty of pool fun, we headed in for a quick supper, so that we would still have time for a family canoe trip on the little river that runs through my grandparent's town, and is only about a one minute walk from their house.  I always love visiting my grandparents, and it always feels like I'm stepping back into an easier , perhaps, slower pace of life when I'm there.  Could it be because if you blink you miss driving through the town?  Or maybe because the only business's on 'Main' Street is the Post Office, tiny library and the Golden Nugget Bar (Shown in the background of the last picture above).  Or maybe it's because they have lived in the same house for all my almost thirty years. (They've lived in this house for 60 years -- raised their four children there.)  Whatever the reason, being back at Grandma and Grandpa's sure brings back a lot of memories!  We were actually  in town to celebrate my other grandparent's 60th Wedding Anniversary, that was held the next day.  Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures, fortunately, it was because I was busy catching up with my many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and second cousins!

Tom and Katie Visit -- Grill out and Bonfire Fun

Earlier in June, my sister, Katie and her boyfriend Tom came over for hamburgers on the grill and a bonfire.  As you can see, the little boys didn't want to cooperate for the photos!

Katie and Tom are going to be moving cross country, to California at the end of August. Because of this, we are trying to soak in as much time with these two as possible before the big move!

... Steve and I are super excited to visit them and travel to Napa Valley - Vino Country... :)

Beach Fun!

 Mandy and her nephews :)!
A few weeks back, the boys and I packed up our beach toys, towels, sunscreen and snacks and headed across the border, into Wisconsin for some good 'ol fashion beach fun!

We all had a great time -- thanks for having us out in your neck of the woods, Mandy! 

Monday, July 2, 2012

Someone loves sitting in his highchair!

During suppertime, when we are all seated around the table, Jack is now right there with us!

He has so far been introduced to banana, avocado, prune and sweet potatoes (which he loves),
as well as sweet pea, which was not his favorite. 

During mealtimes, I love looking around the table and seeing Steve, across from me, Quinn, who sits between us, and Jack, who either gets fed by Steve or myself. What a joy!  I still sometimes cannot believe Steve and I are parents to not one..but TWO precious children!

...talk about a 'pinch me' moment :)!