4th of July Fun!

Wow! The day started with a parade and ended with exhausted kids. In between was the carnival, swimming, and fireworks. The weather was perfect for the parade, not too hot or humid and the kids did great! We got cold swimming at mom's because the air had cooled off so much. It was a great day.

Oceans of Fun

It has been a really, really long time since I have been to Oceans of Fun. Probably almost 20 years! I am not a big swimmer myself, I can take it or leave it. Helen is kind of like me, and Jack loves to swim! Helen and Jack both loved it, as did the cousins!
At first, Helen wasn't sure about the splashing water, but then she embraced it and loved it, couldn't get enough of it. Jack does not need to get used to the water, he loves it from the get go!
Here are some pictures, the good, the bad, the ugly......:)

Jack Playing Tee Ball

Jack is really having fun playing tee ball. He is of course a great hitter but also a pretty good first base man. Steve says he is advanced for his team! Spoken like a true dad......Here are a few pictures from his most recent game.

Madison and Helen and Grandma's 86th Birthday

Madison and Helen are becoming really good friends! Helen told me today that "she loves her, she is gorgeous". I really enjoyed seeing them play together last night at Jennifer and Bryan's house, including bath time. Helen was funny because she really got into "washing" Madison....I don't think Madison was ready for that!
Even though Grandma's party got moved from the lake to Grandma's house, it still turned out to be a fun day. Including a "great walk" lead by Uncle Bill. He was like a renegade boy scout leader! Here are a few pictures......

Wacky Wedding Weekend!

Oh my calves, I don't usually walk or dance like a crazy person in heels so I am feeling the pain today. Yikes, I am getting old I guess! Stacey and Charlie's wedding was beautiful and just near perfect. I was so happy to be part of the wedding weekend! Helen is taking the longest nap after their night at Cha Cha's house. They are as worn out as we are today. Here are some pics.....

Ahh.....Mother's Day!

I don't know if you can detect the sarcasm via blog. But I do have some cute pictures from the day's festivities. Even though we spent most of the day cleaning Muddie's house and picking up from the storm the night before, I think we still had fun. Not exactly the most relaxing Mother's Day ever, but it is always good to get together. :)