Back to Grandma's house

We went back to grandma's house for a few more days. Jake went to the county fair with grandma and loved every minute of it! Jake also made ice cream (and ate it), had smores on the camp fire with uncle Adam and aunt Leslie, built a blanket fort in the family room with Leslie (and slept in it), went to the lake swimming, helped grandma put up the hammock and found and played with a toad. Olivia rocked in the rocker, played with the water hose, got into axle grease and rubbed it on her body and on her teeth, swam in the lake, pushed around a baby stroller and loved having grandma hold her. We always have a great time when we visit grandma!

Togetherness

I just love it when my kids have tender moments. By tender moments, I mean no one is crying, screaming, pushing, kicking or taking toys away from each other and they are playing in a harmonious manner. Like this picture. They were playing so good together and sharing their toys. Times like this make me feel happy and content!

Vacation

We had a great visit to grandparents in Indiana where Jake and Olivia played to their hearts content with their cousins. We went to the lake, rode 4-wheelers, made jam, got pedicures, played at the park, went to the zoo, ate out and just had a great time. Thanks grandma and grandpa!

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Sharing

Everyone loves a good slushy from the local gas station, especially in the hot summer. Jake said he'd even share with Olivia because he's a nice big brother. (If only all big brothers could be so nice) She was so excited to get a sip every now and then.

End of the season

Jake played his last soccer game of the season last Saturday. He enjoyed playing goalie (in the green jersey) and loved getting his metal. It was a good season but we are glad to have a break for the summer.

peeking out

I'll try not to post too many bath pictures...but Olivia kept peeking out over the edge and laughing so I had to take a picture of her. She was cracking me up!