Smore Please

Nick & Ben had a little campout in the backyard so Rob & Cass stopped up to join us for a little suburban campfire and of course smores.

Coolin Off

Finally, some official Summer weather!!


Backyard fun...

Loves the water!

Sweet moves bud...his latest cameo has been 'Secret Agent'....

Down at the pond...

Wasn't a big fan of the life jacket...maybe because it was more like being in a straight jacket.

New Sidewalk/Pad

Nick gathered up some troops and we got our sidewalked poured around the side of our house to the garage and the back pad for our soon to be shed!



Of course Ben wanted to be in the middle of all the action!




He was fascinated by how everything was working...and finally got to see a 'concrete truck' that dad always uses up close and personal.




Dad slaving away.



Ben was in charge of spraying everything down...what little kid wouldn't want the job with the hose and spray nozzle?

Ben supervising a couple of Dad's guys.

Sean & Rob...also supervising? J/k...thanks for the help guys!

Little bud was helping wherever he could too...although we had to keep a close eye...what is it about wet concrete that draws little boys and dogs?!

We even did handprints in back on the shed pad. Ben's was pretty easy...

...Zachary, a bit more challenging. He kept wanting to smash his hand and dig his fingers in it...we did a couple re-do's and then called it good.

That's a dirty little patty!

A little had to see yet, but finished product.

4th Celebration in Wibaux

Wibaux had it's 100 year celebration so we headed back to take in the festivities...5k run, horseshoe tourney, class reunions, street dance, parade, bump-n-run...lots of fun time with family & friends!



Yes Julie & I showed up in pretty much the same outfit Saturday.




Hard to believe, but Nick & Justin won the horseshoe tourney...and we didn't hear the end of it all weekend.




Zach (15 mos) and Kya (8 mos) (Tori's) and their 6 pack

Ben playing bubbles with Jace & Gabi and Grace

Ryker (Tori's) with his Aunt Kara

Nothing like an ice cold UNOPENED Bud Light

Or was it opened?? :)

Long day?

Everyone had their cheeks painted so I was trying to get a picture...and I think everyone was wondering why Ben didn't want one so bad.

Getting ready for the parade - Megan & Kenna

Nick drove the wagon train...

Zach & John (Nelson) racing for the candy.

Beat him to one.

Zach jumped on board.

Ben, Grace, Abby & Hailey

I stole some of these pics from Annie...water gun fight up at Great Gramma's.

Secret Agent Ben

Even Zach & Jace got in on it.

I'm not sure I was winning.

Some of the crew...Ben, Hailey, Grace & Abby and Kenna & Megan in the back.

Justin & Ben out at the bump & run...Ben sporting some of his parade loot.

Kara OC stopped by with her little fam so Ben & Zach got to play with her girls - April & Autumn for awhile...fun to see them!

Justin pretending to keep all the kids in line.

Mandy & I

Me & Brady...valedictorian & salutatorian - Class of 1996! :)

Class of 1996 'Reunion' - Brady, Kasey, me, Jason & Craig. There's only 5 of us, but hey, that's 1/3 of the class! Can it really be 15 years?!

Me & J bird.

Mandy & Kasey

Horseshoe champs after a long day of celebrating. Notice Justin still can't stop smiling. :)