Father's Day

Today the kids and I had so much fun celebrating Dad (Nate) because we spent the entire weekend at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota playing and relaxing by the lake.  Once we arrived home we joyfully had dinner and he read his annual "All About Dad" book the kids made, and opened his new tie they picked out.  Overall, I think he had a wonderful Father's Day and deserves nothing but the best.  Love you so much and we are so grateful for you!

Happy Father's Day!

Park Swings

I have always had a dumb fear of kids on swings. I don't mind baby swings but once they hold on I get so nervous they will let go. Yesterday marked a first, all four swinging on the big swings.  Wish I could stop time!

Garage Sale

A couple weeks back Dad (Nate) and Nana brought up the idea of having a garage sale to clear out our storage unit and get rid of all our baby stuff.  After giving much away to friends and people who needed it, we sold the rest.   The temps were in the 90's making it pretty miserable but the sale was nothing more than a success!  Also with temps that high, the kiddos had a very successful lemonade stand too.

  

Blog Post Worthy

Dad (Nate) captured this picture last Friday while at Elyse's dance recital.  I just love it.  Even though Ian looks so grown up in this picture, he will always be my baby boy.  Love him to pieces!

village127's Summer Social

Tonight we had our annual "village127's Summer Social".  The social was the same as in the years past, a bunch of adoptive families in the community coming together to fellowship and have fun.  The social once again involved inflatables, temporary tattoos, coloring, outdoor games, and great food; this year we also  invited an amazing balloon artist which was the highlight for the kiddos.  The night went off with nothing but success.  

 co-leader of village127, Tiffany Bobendrier and I

Spring Dance Recital

Last night Elyse had her spring dance recital. She did FABULOUS!  She performed a ballet, tap and jazz routine.  Jazz was by far her favorite, and it was evident as she was right-on for everything.  So proud of you, Elyse! 

 Elyse with her coaches she loves so much.

Just for fun...the parent dance that Nate and Elyse danced together.  (They are in the back row behind the girl in the pink pants and her mom.)



DSC_4862 from NSquared on Vimeo.

Summer Kick-off Party

Today the boys and I were invited to a "Summer Kick-off Party" at one of our friend's house.  The party was for kids (and their families) who graduated kindergarten and preschool.  There was water activities, outdoor games, delicious food, cake and the best surprise, the inflatable.  None of the kiddos wanted the party to end so us moms were forced into committing to do more of these throughout the summer, ha!  

(Unfortunately I did not capture pictures nor did the boys want to take their picture because we were having too much fun.)