Thankful Thursday

Grammie Babs had the awesome idea of taking her grand kids to Fantasy Island for their birthdays.  It was such a great day of rides and water slides.  The best part was hanging out with Matthew's beautiful girls.  They loved playing with Reece and Raine and acted like it was just yesterday they hung out.  I am so glad she struggled through the hot day with all of us.

Day Trip to Spencerport

Shannon and her wonderful family hosted us for a day of relaxing outside by her pool. Paul came home early and we grilled shish kabobs and fish.  It was a scrumptious dinner but an even better time catching up and listening to these three giggle and play together.  Grace was a wonderful playmate and even had some hand-me down clothes for Raine.  Raine was in heaven!  I love being able to catch up with all my cousins and family during the summer; really wishing I lived on the east coast.

Wordless Wednesday~Pops

5339 Woodland Heights

We are so ready to relax at Grammie and Pop's house on Lake Ontario!  It has been a fun two weeks so far but I always love listening to the waves of the lake.  It is so peaceful here and I can't wait to see family!  Raine was very excited to show Grammie her Calico Critters from Haley.  Reece and Mo were anxious to watch more Finnis & Ferb.  I look forward to dad's breakfasts and moments chatting with mom on the porch.  Love love being "home".

The Arch

The Arch, the arch, look up guys and check out that super cool arch!  We have driven by this landmark so many times while driving back east but this summer we actually stopped!  It was after a long drive across Kansas and a night spent at a rest area but it was well worth it.  We took this crazy Willy Wonka type elevator to the top to check out the view.  It was spectacular!  We could totally feel the amazing steel structure swaying.  It was a really special pit stop on our drive.

Here We GOOOOOOO

Raine has gathered all of the comfy pillow pets, blankets and dollies she will need for our 8 week summer vacation across the country.  I hope she shares with me.

Already pulling out the DS to entertain himself.  Thank goodness for the technology of the 21st century, it sure helps with 12 hour days on the road.

Say Cheese Raine! She enjoyed the first movie pick of the trip.  We are off to Breckenridge, CO for the first week of summer and we can't wait!  

On The Road Again...

We are so blessed to be taking off for another summer adventure on the road!  We are so excited for all of the people and places we will be seeing. We leave for Breckenridge, CO tomorrow morning for a restful week long vacac with just the four of us.  Mo and I are finally using our timeshare and can't wait to check out Breck.  He plans to do a lot of fishing while I plan on hiking, swimming, visiting Cindie & Sarah and reading.  Kiddos can't wait to start our summer.

Last Day of Kinder & Second Grade

My baby girl is finished with kindergarten and did a fantastic job at it.

Second grade was a great year for this lil man, he loved every minute of it.