Cruisin

We hooked up the bike trailer and tried it out with both boys one night for a little cruise...Mom couldn't go fast enough (or long enough)...time to get Dad a new bike!

Cottonwood Hike

We got out and took a quick little hike up Cottonwood with Kyle & Laurel. Besides a little rain it was a perfect little jont!

What Summer?

We tried to sneak in another swim day at Bogart pool, but it didn't fair out as well as round 1... it got cloudy and the water was cold! The boys were happier wrapped up in towels. So much for summer!

Zach Gives Cereal a Try

Zach finally got to dive in to some of the good stuff...well, maybe not 'good', Ben tried it and informed us it was yucky. :)



Typical first feeding...most of it got pushed right back out with the 'ol tongue!

Of course Ben had to help a little too...with a few constant reminders not to SHOVE the food in his mouth. :)

Ben may be right...not sure what to think!

It got a little better...

...especially with you munched on a finger with it!

Not so bad...think we'll try again!

BTW...this is the newest hair statement Zach is sporting...laying down a little in the front, but one great big rooster tail sticking straight up in the middle!

Big Boys

Both of my boys are growing up in their own ways...time flies way to fast, but loving every minute of it!

Bellamy Brothers

While we were home Cory, Annie, Casey, Carly, Nick & I got a night out on the town and took in the Bellamy Brothers concert over in Beach. Bless Gramma & Grampa...they watched all 7 grandkids!

Here's a few of the 'blog-approved' pics. :)



Part of the crew...Nick, Julie, Cory, Carrie, Annie & Carly.

Nick & I. The crazy straw hats were on some bales for decoration, but after a few cocktails, they became everyone's favorite new prop.

Aunt Darlene & Cory

We went with Shane & Tracey Bakken in their van...and I think the road trip was as much fun as the show...believe it or not, this is the most normal picture I had of these 3. :)

Me & Jules

Annie & Cory

Julie & Amanda

Nick & Casey...lookin their best.

Nick & Julie...fun times!

This was the scene when we got home...Ben, Kenna, Abby & Grace slumberin it up. Apparently the 4-wheeler rides, swimming, horse rides, and swinging wore everyone out!

Thanks Gramma & Grampa!!!

To Gramma's House We Go

We made one more trip home for the summer for some fun at Gramma & Grampa's. All the grandkids were there so Ben & Zach were lovin life.



This trio was down stairs playin and came up in some of Gramma's old hats.


Grace, Ella & Ben

Cory & Annie brought down this waterslide pool... Ben, Ella & Grace...looks fun, but that sprinkler water is a little chilly!

Ben giving it a go.

Ella was a little fish once she got in!

Snack break...Ella, Zach, Abby, Grace & Ben

Back at it.

Grace was content just watchin. :)

The little guys...Zach & Gavin.

Zach and his buddy Kenna.

Lining up for breakfast...Ben, Grace, Abby & Ella.

Great Gramma & Grampa Barthel came out for breakfast after church.

Plotting

Uh oh...these 2 are already plotting!

Who us? We're innocent!