Goofy Guy

Carson gets in goofy moods and we have a blast joking around with him, chasing, snuggling, playing, you name it.

On this random day, he was on a roll!

Oh, and he can climb furniture now too.  Super.  Including kitchen chairs.  Life just got a little more interesting!

Since he got his ear tubes put in three weeks ago, he's been back to his goofy and fun self.  I feel like he gets to enjoy being a toddler again!!

First Dentist Appointment for Izzy

Izzy loved going to the dentist!  She wasn't scared one bit!!

Checking for sugar bugs

And what better way to top off a clean visit than with some sugar!?!?  The bakery across the street was just the place!

Bar B Q Days and a Birthday

We had a busy but fun weekend of Bar B Q Days and Laura's 2nd birthday!

Cooper and Izzy won some very annoying trumpets playing a game...

Scored some treats... (Notice how Carson isn't getting what he wants and has a major fat lip!?)

Reconnected with Great Grandma and Grandpa

More annoying prizes... But look how happy they are :)

Saturday morning was the Bull Run and Cooper and Izzy participated in their first fun run!

They loved the medals

Our family of sweat!!

Our biggest fan!

Laura's birthday party was fun!  We spend the afternoon and night partying with Minnie Mouse!

She even had a surprise bounce house!

Carson loved playing with Rhett... Well, poking Rhett!

End of the Season

Great season Cooper and Izzy!!

We're all already looking forward to next season :)

Cooper and Olivia 

Trayton and Cooper

Jeremy coached Cooper's team

I coached Izzy's team!

Next year, we'll make sure dad takes some more pictures of Izzy playing!!

Copper + Mom

Cooper's special day with mom...

Started with swimming lessons...

(Chop Chop Timber is his favorite!)

...then it was lunch at a restaurant of his choice: McDonald's.

...and down to the river to go exploring! 

We spent a couple hours throwing rocks and sticks in the river,

Catching frogs,

And laughing together.  It was such a fun afternoon!  He loved the special attention and having me all to himself :). I loved having his special attention and having him all to myself, too :)

Last stop: The Big Yellow Barn

Thanks for an amazing day, Cooper!  I can't wait for our next date!

Lovely Mud!

After draining the pool, we created a bit of a mud puddle.  So what do kids do when they see a mud puddle??????

Embrace the moment ❤️

Reading with Daddy

Fun with Friends

We've been having lots of fun summer adventures with friends!  Not all of them have pictures to show for it, though... Sometimes there's just no chance to grab the camera :)

Round Lake Park

Hanging out at home is when our kids get to practice being each other's best friends :)

Our friends, the Youngs from Iowa, swung by for a visit!  Aubrey and Quinton had a blast playing with us and the Endres crew burning off some energy before they drove the last leg of their road trip.

Cooper's favorite friend, Bennett, after a t-ball game.  Bennett has a summer birthday, so the boys don't get to be in the same activities, but they had a blast in preschool together.  And every time they see each other, they hug and play so well together!

July 4th 2016

Happy Birthday America!  We fully enjoyed the beautiful 4th of July weekend with family; playing, relaxing, and celebrating!

Giant Jenga while camping with Grandma and Grandpa in Lanesboro was a highlight.  

I almost kept Carson home from camping but I'm so glad we went!  We just stayed one night, but all the kids had so much fun, and Jeremy and I did too!

Ice cream!

Fancy nails

Play dough with grandma.  Grandma brought along lots of fun things to keep us busy!

So sleepy on the way home

Fireworks in New Prague with the big kids!  

Independence Day parade in St. Peter is turning into our new tradition :). It's the second year we've gone to this fun parade! Carson really got a kick out of this!

Picnic at Willy and Marilyn's house.  My smiley goofballs...

Happy summer!!