Play Ball!

The Major League Baseball playoffs are in full swing and my kids want in on the action. Evie was given a baseball mitt by her Aunt Kaitlin this summer and just recently she took an interest in playing catch with me. Whatever big sister wants to do her brothers want to as well, so we had to make a trip to buy some mitts for the boys. Come over and play with us!

Your future all stars!

My Loves

This fall has been a busy one. Evie is a 2nd grader, the boys are in pre-k, Kaia has a new job, and only the cat and I have the same basic routine as last year. Sometimes when there just seems to be too much going on I'll catch a glimpse of Kaia or the kids and I know there is no place I would rather be. This photo always makes me smile.

An "us-ie" taken by Kaia.

Summer 2014: The Farm

After a great time at the lake, we headed to the farm for more family time and the fair!

A parade to open the county fair? Grab some curb with us!

The kids were picking out new equipment for Grandpa's farm.

Guthrie is training to take over mowing from Grandma Bev.

Zevon knows he looks good.

Place your bets. Who will get sick first?

Grandpa and Evie on a tractor ride.

The Gents get a turn in the tractor.

Great Grandma, Grandpa, and Guthrie in the raspberry patch.

Grandpa Wayne explaining the finer points of vehicle repair.

The Gentlemen Turn Four

In July of 2010 Kaia and I knew we were in for a major life change as we prepared to welcome our boys, but I can safely say we had no concept what a change it would be. I don't remember much of their first year of life as Zevon and Guthrie decided sleep was optional, but crying was not. I am glad to say I'm incredibly proud of the awesome boys they are today.

We partied with the boys at a minor league baseball game and then back home for pizza and cake.

Zevon loves lemonade on a hot day.

Guthrie is keeping a close eye on the game.

Big sister is styling.

Kaia made two cool cakes for two awesome boys.

Guthrie

Zevon

Our annual tradition. How long will they indulge me.

Summer Fun 2014: Minnesota Lake Adventures

Evie, Zevon, and Guthrie seem to view the calendar as the collection of days until they go to Minnesota again. This summer they were able to spend time at Grandma Bev and Grandpa Wayne's lake cabin. Fishing, swimming, and riding in Grandpa Wayne's boat were definite highlights.

Zevon and Grandpa on the dock.

Guthrie pulls in dinner!

There really were more adults around to help Grandpa.

A true Minnesota girl.

Story time with Grandma Bev is the best.

Evie and her cousin Fiona bonding.

Cousins.

Zevon teaches me how to bowl on my birthday.

They call me "The Baby Whisperer."

Summer Fun 2014 - Part 1

Fall is on its way soon, but here are some fun shots of the summer.

Evie and Kaia kicked off the summer with the Montana Women's Run. This will be a mom and daughter tradition for years to come.

The parables of Jesus was our theme for Vacation Bible School and Zevon and Guthrie were awesome sheep. And no one got lost!

Summer means summer camp and we made a trek up to Christikon where Kaia and I met. Kaia took the kids on a hike where the highlight was a snack in the woods.

June wrapped up with Symphony in the Park. Someday we'll be able to stay for the whole event, but for now it is a blast to see the kids enjoy the day.

Back In Action

It has been a wild and fun summer, but now it is time to get back to school, work, and all the rest of the craziness. The boys headed back to school three days before Evie did. They were excited to go back to their pre-school and see all their friends. I think Zevon is already trying to be the teacher's pet.

 Evie started school the following Wednesday and she was decked out in awesome school clothes from Grandma Bev. What would we do without an awesome Minnesota Grandma?

 

 We even were able to get a picture of Evie in front of her locker for the year. Evie has had great teachers all through preschool till now. She is excited to learn from her 2nd Grade teacher Mrs. Patrick.

 On Evie's first day of school we tried to get a good picture of all the kids, but the boys had a different idea of what "trying" to smile looked like.