August Activities

Bubble time in the backyard!

Flying homemade kites at a waterfront park.

Ben took a more relaxed position to flying his kite. :)

 Afterward, the kids threw rocks in the water. It was Jake's favorite activity by far - that little guy loves to throw!

I, of course, took many pictures of the kids in the scenic setting. :o)

We played in Black Lake with some of our Oregon cousins who were up here visiting.

We decided to have a last-minute garage sale this past weekend when we found out our neighbor was having one. Ben loved being the "Money Man" and helping to hand out change. :)

The kids enjoyed several occasions of swimming with Uncle Dave. (and it's a good thing he doesn't read my blog and see that I posted this picture, because, as you can probably tell from the picture, he hates his picture being taken! haha!)

I took cousin Aiden's 5 month pictures. 

Rachel and her two daughters came for a playdate. We hadn't seen each other in a couple years and it was so nice to catch up. We were best friends in high school youth group, but she now lives in Colorado. :(

 I found out what happens when my older two are told to quietly play while I try to rest when Jake was napping. Apparently, toys are much more fun to play with on the kitchen floor versus the living room - I think they moved about 75% of the toys! :)

Here and there we got to see Kevin. Jake has definitely had the hardest time with it and clings to Kevin whenever he comes home. He also always welcomes him with a high-pitched squeal, "Daaaaa-deeeeee!"

Having popcorn and milk with Daddy.