Finally running bases.....we've waited all summer to get all 3 kids to be there sunday afternoon. Tyden and Katelynn skipped nap and came to the whole game! Austin had an early nap, so he and Craig came in the 5th inning. They were so cute running. Austin slid into home, Tyden came to home and went back to first and then around again, Katelynn was just concerned if the boys were keeping up with her (she would wait for Tyden if she got ahead!)

Craig, the kids, and I went to all 3 games this weekend. Katelynn and I stayed later for fireworks on friday night.....it was a great weekend at the ballpark!

Nora and Katelynn....2 little buddies!! Katelynn and Nora have been waiting ALL summer to see each other. We had a great night at the Redhawks with Ali and Troy and family! Since Katelynn is "so brave" now she had to go take ANOTHER picture with Hawkeye and Nora...she is obsessed!!

Happy Birthday Noah!!

Our nephew Noah turned 3 yesterday and had a really fun park/pool party. It was a beautiful day and the kids had so much fun!

Miss Brave...after 4 years Katelynn has finally realized that Scarlett and Hawkeye are not so bad..she gives high fives regularly and wanted to take a picture with Scarlett all by herself! Although now she has become kind of a "Scarlett stalker" and wants to find her every inning....yikes!
We had a full row on Friday night as you can see...so much fun. The kids were all awesome and I have heard they made it on TV with their dancing! (the game was on WDAY that night) We made it to the 8th inning. The Redhawks gave up a grandslam and went down 11-7..when we got home we were winning 12-11!! Good thing we left or it would have been really long for the kids. Sat. night Austin was back to his old self. Craig took him home and Katelynn and I stayed with Laura for the second game of the double header. Today Mom, Rach, and I went for a great sunday afternoon game! Wow the weekends go fast!

Raspberries....finally!!

After 4 years of growing raspberries I finally have enough to pick everyday and actually do something with! We had the Peterson's over for supper last week and I was very excited to pick raspberries to put on our ice cream!! I put a bird net around them this year to protect from rabbits and birds...it must be helping!

Another night at River Arts!

We had fun watching Penny and Pals, jumping in Shrek, and having a picnic! Austin and Katelynn went up to dance with the robot...you can kind of pick them out of the crowd. Austin sure didn't want to get out of the inflatable....so then it was time to go...we all know how he gets when he is mad!! :)

You all have to check out Heidi's blog and look at pictures of the Fishing Derby. Katelynn and Craig went to Long Lake this am for the derby with all of Katelynn's cousins...she has the smallest fish EVER and she is so proud. Craig came through the door with prizes that she had won....I can't believe all the stuff they gave away! Katelynn had lots of fun and she asked Craig tonight if she can go to the fishing derby again!

Kyle, Julie, and Braylon stopped by on their way through back to Utah. It is always so fun when they stop...it's become a tradition! Braylon was getting ready to sleep in the car as they were going to drive through the night.

Cold pool party! It wasn't the warmest of days and a little windy...but the kids (especially Austin and Tyden had a great time!)

Early Birthday Present Austin got an early present from Gpa and Gma. My mom thought he could use it this summmer instead of waiting until August. He hasn't quite figured out the pedals but he likes to try!

Happy 4th of July!! What a day! One of the best 4th of July's EVER! We went to a parade in the morning...the kids made a friend at the parade as you can see (Eli was the most interested in the dog...and it's owner!). Another beautiful lake day..we swam and floated. Craig and I went to a friends for awhile and swam in their pool. We got fish for supper, but Katelynn thought we needed more so Gpa and Gma took some of the kids out fishing. When it got dark we got picked up by the pontoon and watched fireworks in the middle of the lake. It was just the coolest...there were fireworks everywhere (and I am not even exaggerating!)....so beautiful. After we got back we played Trivia Pursuit and had lots of laughs for our last night of vacation!!

What a great week at the lake!!!!

Day 3....busy day! Playing in the water, making supper for the clan, Drew's 3rd birthday party, boat parade (with our fun shirts!). What a festive family!

Day 2....a beautiful lake day!! We hung out at Connie and Steve's so the kids could play in the water and sand...that's what we did all day!! Lots of sunshine!! The guys went golfing, so Heidi and I got to hang out at the cabin with the family that night!

I wonder if this is why the shirts got mixed? (or maybe it was his mom!) :)

Day 1 part 2....tie-dying!! This was an interesting adventure. We meant to do red and blue shirts for the 4th, but it turned out more like pink and purple! oops! It turned out to probably be more of a hassle than not, but everyone looked pretty cute on Friday when we wore them.

We have been at the lake since tue. night. We had so much fun hanging out with the family. This is our annual Truax get together. The weather was just great, the kids had a blast....so much fun!!

Day 1....painting Gma Mona's toenails red and blue...jumping on the trampoline...still too cold to swim!!