Little "ike"

He is such a sweet thing. I can't get enough of these kids lately.

What we did on the 4th

We did a camp out at Grandma's & Grandpa's on the 3rd. It all started with a bounce and then a swim and then to end the night with a movie outside (the Bee Movie). The next day started with a yummy breakfast and then some more swimming...and more swimming. I really didn't do much but watch the kids and I was EXHAUSTED. It was a big hit we hope to do it again next year.







this is Isaac getting mad at me for taking is picture "No, mommy" with tears



and then Dad teaching me a lesson and Isaac enjoying it.

Fishing

Uncle Nate invited us fishing...umm okay let's give this a try. We don't have any gear so Greg came up with something on his own all you need is to borrow some fishing line a hook and some bread. Here are the results.

Can you see it? I gave you a hint.

Happy Birhtday Elyse

3 days late for the actual Birthday. It was the same for Elyse we could have family come over luckily fo us we have a big family. We had yet another BBQ but this time we had some bounce houses up and they played their guts out and that started around 3 until about 8 (long time but they slept good).

What we love about Elyse
-so carefree
-willing to share everything she has (even her new scooter)
-loves to spend time with people, mostly older ones, her best friend is Ashley next door who is in her twenties
-has the cutest laugh
-loves to play games with her siblings
-is always willing to make the cookie dough
-life is always good with her

the day started out with some fishing for the first time and they loved it!!!!!



then the bounce house



and of course the cake



and then the present of which they have all enjoyed



and I love that she is picking her nose she new that I was taking her picture.

Happy Birthday Gabe

almost a month late...but hey at least I got the photos to remeber the date. So, this year is family party year. I asked Gabe what he wanted to do and he said lets invite everyone over for a BBQ and so we did and it was fun.

What we love about Gabe
-his very big heart
-always willing to do the right thing
-takes good care of his siblings...even if they bother him
-he is VERY handsome
-loves to earn money
-very determined
-good at negotiating of which I don't enjoy and Dad thinks it's funny
-gets his chores done and then I don't see him the rest of day because he's with his buddies
-very smart...and that he takes after his Dad
-I think he is going to be an engineer when he grows up



Gabe with his new motor scooter.