Rib Lake - Part 2

The kids always have a blast with Grandma and Grandpa. Even with Luca having an ear infection he still had a great time. Abby the dog is a big hit and just getting outside and running around makes everyone happy. The car rides there and back were not ideal but we survived.

Big Jim and Kim's Reception

We had a great time seeing friends and family in Rib Lake. Dustin was able to stay out late and party while I went back to Grandma and Grandpa's house to take care of Luca who ended up with another double ear infection.

Swimming with Ben and Joe at Mema's condo and then a little dress up before bedtime. It was a long day today!

Hot, sticky, gross

Princess Sequoia

Birthday girl Mina

Ava and Madeline - no they didn't plan it.

Ring around the rosie

I hate weather in the 90's. Bleh. Gross. Before kids maybe it didn't seem so bad but now...ick. We went to the splash park to play in the cool water which was great but just dealing with hauling all of your crap, walking in the hot sun, crabby tired kids and then getting back in the car with seats too hot to touch and seat belt metal that will burn the skin...ouch! Maybe i'm just a complainer but really...90 degrees is too much. It's going to be a long summer if I can't handle a hot day.

Bath time

Seems like kids are their silliest in the bathtub. It is always a treat to have both kids get along during bathtime. We started out pretty well with both being goofy but ended up with toy stealing and a little hair pulling. How long before you can just tell them to go take a shower?

Another day of hard work

Every available weekend this summer has been and will be spent fixing up "the cabin". We are super excited about it but starting to get ready for the times when we can just go up there to relax and have a margarita on the deck.

Michael's pool party

Taking two little kids who don't know how to swim to a swimming pool with a bunch of kids is an overwhelming task, but one I'd better get used to and learn to perfect. The amount of crap you have to haul to the pool for two small children is sort of absurd. Just the task of getting two kids in a swim diaper, swimming suit and covered in sunscreen without one wandering into the pool is a task in itself. I'm not too worried about Ava jumping in a pool unattended but Luca just doesn't have the fear yet. I suppose it will take a good dunk before he learns to be weary of the water.

The big kids are turning three. Amazing. Almost three years that I've known this wonderful group of mommas who have helped me survive motherhood thus far. Crazy that most of us have had two kids in that time.

Ava told me that for her birthday she would like a birthday card, popsicles and chocolate milk. I think I can handle that.

Game Feed 14

Too many pictures to post so here are a few favorites from the day. The kids were all dressed in camo, ate a ton of food, played non stop with all of the kids and stayed up way too late! It waas a great time.

It's been a long week

Five straight days home with the kids...I don't know how stay at home mom's do it.  I'm thankful for my work/home balance, right now i'm ready for work this weekend.  

Schlitz

The boy is a Schlitz fan.