Cousin Time and Dawning Generation Clinic

We also got to watch Caleb and Brooklyn the same weekend.  We went to church at mom and dad's church to celebrate the ending of their vbs.

 We also got to go to the Fall Fest at the Davis's church where there were carnival games, blow up slides, yummy food, and candy.  Poor Caleb only got a short nap so he wasn't too happy,  but I think everyone else had a good time.

 Emmy went to the dawning generation clinic on a Saturday morning where she learned a song/dance to perform at the concert the following Tuesday.  She enjoyed being on stage.

June pictures

We had a great end of June.  Landon finished up the baseball season.  His poor team struggled quite a bit with only 2 wins for the season.  But he enjoyed it and loved playing pitcher.

Matt took his annual trip to the Boundary Waters and the kids and I tried to stay busy while counting down the days until his return.  Emerson had a more difficult time and didn't sleep well while he was gone.  But here are the kids so happy when their daddy returns! 

 We also had VBS in June.  The theme this year was Cave Quest and the kids really enjoyed it.  They always say, "Why can't Bible School be 2 weeks instead of just 1.  It's too short!"  I haven't tried to explain that 1 week is exhausting for the adults in charge! :)  But they loved all of the experiments, games, snacks, and activities.  Can't wait for next year.

 We had a really warm June with little rain, so the kids have been trying to stay cool.  They've had water balloon fights, played in the sprinkler, and slid on the slip n slide.  I'm so thankful for a big backyard for the kids to play in!

Matt took both kids camping with some of his coworkers and their kids for 2 nights.  It was really weird to be home without anyone else.  Super quiet, but I found plenty of things to keep me busy!
This summer, the kiddos have either been best friends or worst enemies.  They haven't played together as much as in the past, but I suspect as they get older and their tastes change, they won't always want to play together.  So I'm trying to hold onto those golden moments where they get along and play together for hours without a fight! :)

June Fun

We've had a busy June so far (and it's not over yet).  Kristina had her first baby shower up here organized by her wonderful friends.  She got lots of great things for little Caleb.

 We also got to attend a wedding.  Matt was gone so I took the kids.  It was a great time. The kids loved dancing and staying up late.  Kinda weird though going to a wedding without Matt (he was in Canada fishing for the week).

dance partners

 We got a new slip and slide, since we couldn't find the old one (apparently Matt stored it up in the attic :))  That's ok though because they don't last long and the  kids love them!  This one came with 3 racing lanes and blow up boogie boards.  FUN!

 The kids have been practicing on their bikes without training wheels.  Landon took off after a couple of tries.  Emmy had to fall down several times before she got it (see next picture of her knees...ouch!).  But they both are pretty good now and can even ride on their bigger bikes.  We also got helmets for the kids.  Em picked out a sparkly one and Landon has a Ninja Turtles one...I really should get a picture of it.  It's super cute!

 We also had Vacation Bible School.  The theme this year was SonSpark Labs and it was all science related. God's Plan for You=Jesus! I was the director, along with 2 other great ladies from the church.  We had to put in a ton of extra time and organization into getting everything ready, but the kids LOVED it!  I think I'll take a break next year from helping, but it is so much fun to see the smiles on the kids' faces and hear the joy in their songs!

 When Matt got home from his trip, I put him to work as a scientist for VBS.  He had some extra dry ice so he did some experiments with the kids at home too!

 They loved the exploding bottle!

Here's to hoping that summer s.l.o.w.s. down! :)

Summer Fun: Boundary Waters, Bible School, Father's Day

While Matt was in Boundary Waters this summer, we went to Bloomington with Kristina and the kiddos practiced taking pictures. :)

Had a fun day at the park too!

We also had a great time at Bible School while Matt was gone.  This year, the theme was SonTreasure Island and the kids learned the greatest treasure of all is God's Love.  Every year they ask why Bible School can't be two weeks instead of one! :)

Daddy came home from his week long trip!!

Emerson is as girly as it comes, but she also loves her critters!

 Since Matt left for Boundary Waters on Father's Day, we had to celebrate a week late.  We went to Papa Vino's for supper and shopping in Mishawaka.  Everyone was SO glad to have him back.

Boat Time and VBS

This past Saturday, we all went up to Michigan to do some boating with Todd and Cathy.  Everybody had a great time.  We ate lunch on the boat and had some "rest time" (mostly for the adults :)).  We went to a beach where the kids got to swim and play in the sand.  Gma and Landon tried to catch a seagull, but it was too fast.  Emerson found all kinds of pretty rocks to keep.  Then we went to supper at the Pumphouse, got some delicious (but expensive!) ice cream at the Chocolate Factory, and went to see the painted Pirates and Pirate ship.  We were all tired by the time it was over, but it was a lot of fun.  Thanks Papa H and Gma for having us!  :)

This past week we had Vacation Bible School at church.  Matt and I tag teamed helping with the 3-4 year olds.  He and I went every other night.  The theme was Sonrise Camp and it was all about the outdoors and camping (right up our alley!)  It was a great experience for us and the kids.  The songs were so catchy, I'm still singing them! :)  It is so much work to put together a week of fun and learning about God for the kids, but well worth it!  Thanks so much to all who worked hard to give the kids a great week!