Friday, July 24, 2015

Franklin Falls

The kids first real hike.  Franklin Falls.
 












Wednesday, July 22, 2015

4th of July

We celebrated the 4th of July at our usual spot, Tulare Beach, at Great-grandparents house.  The weather was so warm this year, we actually went swimming.  We stayed the weekend and Auntie Sidney stayed too.  She even camped out in the tent with Jacob and Evie on the 3rd.  When we asked her how it went, she said "there were a lot of fireworks!"  Needless to say she didn't get much sleep.
 


 
Ready for the fireworks.  For the week leading up to the 4th, Jacob said he was going to sit with Auntie Sidney.  Previous years the kids cowered inside during the fireworks crying and cringing at every bang.  This year we tried noise canceling headphones, which worked well and all the kids watched fireworks outside with us.







Monday, July 20, 2015

Fun in Minnesota

Last month, spur of the moment, as in 1 week before we left, I decided to fly to MN to visit my sister.  I talked my mom into coming too.  And it was so much fun.  The kids had a blast!
 
 
Playing in the cud-de-sac



 
Bed time stories with Maya
 
 
 The river in Stillwater


 
 
 Fun at Teddy Bear Park






Sand and water at Lake Elmo


 
 
 Snuggles with Grandma
 
 
 Rides at the Mall of America




Thursday, July 9, 2015

Crazy Sunscreen Hair


We love summer!