Lauri and Kerry and family

Goof ball!

Need I say more, he was focused on what Rebecca was holding in her hand, food of course.

We were lucky to have our good friends the Toyn's come and spend a weekend with us. We have been talking about getting together for a long time and it is nice that we were finally able to do so. We went to dinner and Red Lobster and then they stayed over night at our house and went to church with us the next day and had dinner at our house. It was so great to be with them, it made me miss the good old days. It was so good to talk and laugh with them again. I was dumb though I didn't take one picture while they were here. I just hope that we are able to things with them on a more regular basis, good friends are hard to come by!

Later that day the Lunt's came from Maryland and we were able to have them over with all of our family for a BBQ. Spending time with them is great fun as well. We were lucky to see them because I was leaving the next day with Kerry to go to Honolulu for three weeks. It was nice to visit with them, they also feel like old friends even though we have only known them for a couple of years now. I just wish we had been able to spend a little more time with them.

Playing with the twins, he was hiding.

The twins still have these boys wrapped around their fingers. They are really cute with them.

Just chillin and talking.

Safe!

24th of July

My own immediate family doesn't get together very often since my brother and his wife live in Arizona. They were here for the 24th and we were able to have a large family barbecue at my sister's house. It was fun to be together for a little while.

Aren't these kids cute?

Just visiting inside for a little bit Nichole, Elaine, Jessica, and Lindsey with Colston on the floor.

Rosemarie dishing up her yummy strawberry ice cream.

With all of the combined fireworks, they were getting all set up for a show.

Just look at that stock pile of fireworks.

Still not to sure about some of them.

Let the show begin. It was fun to be together even if it was just for a little while.

Swimming lessons

One of the fun things this summer is being at Rachel and Cameron's pool to play. A family friend agreed to teach the grandson's how to swim. So Kerry and I went to watch them get started. Getting them to jump in was the first task, but the time that we got there they had finished the first lesson and were just playing in the pool, but the boys got to show off for us.

Rachel floating with Spencer

Caleb jumped in on his own!

Practicing using the legs.

Look at that big grin!

I think she's loving this time with the boys.

Last jump into mom's arms and his head went under and he didn't panic, good sign.

Thanks for taking the time Tyler!

The Garden of Weeden

The peas in our garden did really well this year, they were so sweet we mostly ate them right off of the fine. I love the contrast of the hanging baskets behind them.

Unfortunately the peas and beans weren't the only things doing well. Between all of the trips this summer I spent a great deal of time weeding. The moss ivy was everywhere and huge. It took me days to get to where you could actually see the dirt between the rows of tomatoes again.
Just look at the wheel barrel

and under the Tee pee

Just a little glimpse of what I was contending with.

I guess this is part of the curse from Adam and Eve I know that the thorns on my roses are!

Dr. Dave's treat for his patients

When Harry Potter came out Dr. Dave reserved a theatre and hosted his patients, it was such fun to be a part of it. The movie was fun but it was also fun to watch Dr. Dave interact with his patients. Everyone bailed before I was able to get a group picture taken but here is the fam anyway.

Thanks for the treat Dave!

Getting Ready for Baby

While visiting with Natalie one evening we got her to show us some of the things that they already have for the new little one. We are very excited to have yet another baby join the family this year.

I don't think they are very excited for the new arrival though!