Day on the Boat!

This past Sunday, we were fortunate to be invited by Andrea and Mike to go out on Lake Minnetonka on their "new" boat! I can't remember the last time we had this much fun! The weather was perfect, the company was awesome and the baby LOVED it! :) I told them we would like to come out every Sunday!

Evan and Sam. Evan is a pro on that boat. :)

Jack "testing" the waters with Brennen.

Must of passed the test, because he got right out there! He was having a blast floating around. Sam didn't want to go out at this time, but by the end of the ride he would have jumped! He just needs to think about it for awhile.

Avery had a terrific time! She loved everything about it, she didn't even mind the cumbersome life jacket! (Couldn't get the pic to turn!)

Jack and Avery

Daddy and Jack very much enjoying the ride!

Mama and Avery

Sam enjoying his Pringles. :)

Our beautiful and wonderful hostess. Andrea has been my best friend for 15 years now. I love her very much! Brennen, Brianna and Evan too. :) Mike has fit right in, we love him too! What a team! 

When can we go out again, mama?!

Baseball!

Well, its summer time, and you know what that means! Baseball! The boy's have been looking forward to this for a very long time. They are always at the park practicing with daddy, and constantly asking me when they start! So, after a few practices and picture day, we had our first game. First up is Jack who is in T-ball this year. I can't help but laugh alot because the boys just all take turns and hit the ball off the T, and run the bases. Most of the boys have no idea what to do, and run aimlessly around the field. But, they are only 4 years old. :) Jack of course knows exactly what to do! They don't bother trying to get boys out, etc. But, when he gets the ball he wants to throw to first base! :)

Jack is on the Royals! He LOVES to play. He played 2nd base.

Getting ready to bat!

Plotting strategy.

Look at the ball go!

On to first base! He ran all the bases like a pro!

Then, it was Sam's turn! Sam is on the Twins this year.

Sam also played 2nd base! Sam is a very good player! Very aware of what is going on, and wants to play the whole field! :)

Look at that stance!

Here comes the ball! Sam had 2 line drives. Great hitter!

Leading WAY off of first!

Our 2 boys after a hard day of awesome games!

There are games every Tuesday and Thursday's thru June and July. Most of time the games are at the same time, different fields! So, I will be one busy mama! But, that's what I signed up for mmm?

"Best Birthday Party Ever!!"

Last weekend Sam had his 7th birthday party! We decided to have it early (his actual birthday is June 29th) because he wanted to share with his classmates. So, that meant before school let out. We had it at the Mermaid, (where we got married!) and we had a great time bowling. We had 14 kids bowling at one time. It was a little chaotic, but I think we handled it just fine. Cami was there to help me out (THANK GOD!) and I think the kids had a great time. I think Sam was a little overwhelmed with all the kids there, but he just bowled and had a good time. He loved the cake, and got some great presents. 

Daddy pretty much took care of Avery. She also had a great time grabbing everything in sight! :)

Alot of watching the screens for the crazy scenes playing out.

Had some great pizza and pop!

Avery did some dancing for everyone.

Great cake from Costco!

This is when we all sang HaPpY BiRtHdAy to Sam!

I think he opened presents in like 2 seconds flat!

This is the thank you card that was sent out to everyone that came. This was the best shot!

All in all, it was a great time had by everyone. Sam was very happy, and of course, wants to have a party every year now! He is a little confused about NOW he is 7? HA! What will we do on his ACTUAL birthday?!  Thankfully, Dad has it off, and I am sure we will do something very fun for him. It still astounds us that our first born is already 7 years old. It really DOES seem like yesterday he was born. He passed first grade with flying colors, and we are ready to keep up with his reading and writing over the summer also. Here is to a great summer!

Track and Field Day

• Today was track and field day at Sunnyside Elementary. After some awful rains, the sky opened up with some nice sunshine, and we got to watch Sam in various games around the playground. First up, the long jump.  

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  Long jump! On your mark..get..set..GO!

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He did really well! Mama did really well on this one when younger. :)



Next up, I cant remember what its called, but you run to the line and get the erasers and bring them back quick as possible! He's off!

These 2 are out of order, but gits to the line and back he goes.

Next was the egg race. Of course he did well!

Next was, you take off your shoe and then fling it as far as you can. uh-uh. That's what I thought. Ok. Kids seemed to like it.

All done with a wonderful refreshing Popsicle for a job well done!

There were more games, but these are the ones I took pictures of. He also ran a really good race around a makeshift track. It really is amazing the amount of energy they have!