Tball Guy

Cole is playing another session of tball and he had team pics:

This kid LOVES baseball! I'm so glad that he gets to play.

Wiped Out

This was too precious...I couldn't resist!

There's nothing like a good nap on a hot afternoon :)

So glad that Ben was home to enjoy it with the kiddos!

Happy Birthday America!!

We had a fun filled 4th of July!!

We started out with the Urbandale Parade. The kids were thrilled with all of the police cars, fire trucks, John Deere tractors, and of course the candy :)

We had festive BBQ with our friends the Pettits and the Pfeiffers

 And we couldn't miss the fireworks!

We went to Centennial Park for the awesome view this year

And even made a few of our own :)

I am so grateful to live in a free country!

And so glad that we get to celebrate this fun holiday!

Happy 4th of July!!

Water Snake

Iowa is roasting!

 It has been so hot lately, most days getting into the 100's. Since we no longer have a swimming pool we decided to splurge and get a water snake to cool us off on these HOT HOT days.

We took the snake out for the first time today. We went out at 10:00 and it was already 90 degrees!!

The kids had a blast! But we only lasted about 30 minutes outside before it was way too hot and humid :( We wouldn't have lasted that long without the water snake to cool us off though...so thank you water snake for making it possible for us to be outside!!

We Love To Do The Zoo!

Today:

Cole and Ellie found a new tunnel and made friends with a Japanese Macaque,

our giraffe friends returned,

we made friends with the new sea lions,

rode the zoo train,

and Ellie crossed the swinging bridge for the very first time! With the help of her loving brother of course :) Cole held her hand the whole time.

Another great day at the Blank Park Zoo!!

Roughin' It

Happy Father's Day!!

The best daddy in the world got a tent for Father's Day from the most adorable kids in the world :)

And it's just the right size!

(And apparently fits in our living room)

We love you Daddy!! You are the best and we are so lucky to have you!

Saturday is a special day...

I love Iowa's crazy weather! We danced in the rain this afternoon...

 ...and a few hours later we were at a drive-in theater!!

T-ball, dancing, and a drive-in movie...what a perfect day!!!