Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Summer Fun

This 100+ degree weather for weeks on end has required a little creativity to keep everyone busy this summer. No hikes, picnics, endless hours exploring and enjoying nature like I envisioned this summer to be...but we are still having loads of fun! Early morning outdoor activities and lots of on indoor activities!  LOTS of swimming lessons. Lauren has improved GREATLY. No more fear of the deep end!!!


Some mini-golf...


Lauren almost had a hole in one...so close! She was so excited!



We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Iowa Sweet Corn!!! It has been delish!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

4th of July

A little delayed, but here a few pictures from the 4th of July! It was so so hot so we had a pretty low key day. We started out the morning at a parade. Meredith was so excited to get candy! I love her enthusiasm!!!

We stayed in and relaxed in the afternoon and then headed outside for sparklers and enjoyed the fireworks with the Champlins from the yard. The girls put on an amazing dance party prior to the fireworks! It was spectacular!




Sunday, July 1, 2012

June Review

Where has the summer gone? Not only have we had made a few trips to the zoo, library, swim lessons, playing with friends and countless hours playing hard outside..
we have been busy baking...

Lauren helping her sister measure the flour...


being silly looking through the beaters..



One of the many Meredith looks...


Lauren wanted to strike a pose (note the beater she placed in the pocket of her apron)..


many of hours spent with legos...


drawing...





and T-ball. Lauren did great this season, but after her last game this weekend, she told me she got a little bored and hot during T-ball....


The boredom is starting to show here...


And here...


Finally..we get to bat (she says this is the best part).




And she wasn't the only one who was maybe a little bored and hot too! What is a mother to do when her toddler throws a fit at the ball field because she wanted a squeeze applesauce like her sister received from her teammate??? 
Yep, walk away and then take pictures of her!



I can't really get a good picture of her because she is too busy...but do you notice something blue and sparkling on Lauren's ears??? Yep...she got them pierced. Not one tear. She has wanted them done but was too scared to do it. She asked this morning if she could do it, so when we went to the mall, she jumped right up on the chair, held her BFFs hand and took it well! Super brave!