Anything to keep them occupied

We broke down and got the kids their very own "home" as Ethan calls it. We thought it would be great for them to stay busy in the yard. Let's just say Ethan has mastered "pumping" but our other little miss drama is far from that and absolutely throws a fit if you take her out of the swing AND/OR stop pushing the swing. We also know what you are all thinking, time to teach ethan how to push addie. yeah that worked for about 30 seconds until addie realized it wasn't mom or dad pushing the swing. We'll keep working on that I guess. Kudos to my handyman husband who assembled this entire thing by his lonesome. What a dad!

Roughin' it

Ethan's favorite spot

The college groupie taking some adult time to chill while the chicklin's were knocked out cold in their tents

This really ought to wear Eman out

Robin and her babes, Henry and Miles

Who needs expensive floaties when you have flyswatters (or b rand new bubble makers)

This looks like trouble

And he scores a perfect 10! Look at that entry!

Lounging before dinner

Foil dinners! Yum! thanks campfire guru robin

Nothing beats smore time

beating the heat and the rain at the indoor playland

Miles studying up which beverage his mommy should drink

Watch out, crazy shark teeth airplane comin at ya!

Reading time with Uncle Shawn, and yes alana does not have chicken pox...those are sweet gnat and mosquito souvenirs

All things 4th of July!

smores, campfires, swimming pools, fireworks, lakes, swings, hotdogs, watermelon, family, bike rides, parks, cheese curds, tents, red white and blue wear, mom's loss cell phone (annual family mishap), sunscreen, fishing Grandma: "Ethan what did you catch?" Ethan: "a big fat nothing!", parade, beer, popsicles and sun! We had a great 4th of July weekend at the ranch. Thanks Grandma Karen and Grandpa Doug for inviting us!

Holy Hail!

Checking out the neighborhood

one fish, two fish

Breakfast with a view at G&G Harms' cabin on Sand Lake. Spent the weekend before the 4th fishing and swimming. G&G Bachman came for a night and spent a lot of time on the boat! Perfect weather for once!!

Early morning fisherman

First dip of the season

Man made bridge

Is this the new lobsterita?

Waiting for the big one...

I think we got it...

It's a whopper!

Note to those fishing with young children....the live well provides hours of entertainment

 nothing like having a little brewski with grandma

Whoa gramps, that's a keeper!

"Yes. I perfectly content if I have snacks to eat"

And yes, fishing with kids is now part of Scott's repitore