Summer Days

The summer has gone by so fast. The weather has been fantastic and the kids are at ages where we can have a lot of fun.

Jacob has gained a lot of confidence in Grandpa's pool.

 

With Jenna's birthday, she received her first piece of mail...with money in it...she calls it "money mail"

 Out for a cruise on a gorgeous night

 Nighty-Night

Follow the Toad

Crop Dusting

Growing up in the Midwest, I have seen many crop dusters. However, I don't think I have ever seen a crop dusting helicopter. The helicopter was able to get so close to the corn and turn around without a massive flyover. It was video worthy!

Family Fish Fry

Then as Uncle Dave and Aunt Stephie were preparing to leave, Jacob talked him into a ride:

Need goggles:

 Looking relaxed:

 Got his glasses. Now he is ready to go again:

And they're off:

 Josie was worried:

Baby Briggs

We were home last weekend for an extended getaway and family reunion. We also got an opportunity to meet little cousin Briggs for the first time. My kids couldn't get enough of him and he had nothing but smiles for them.

 

Boys just hanging out

He got bears

He got hugs

Maybe a few tickles

(I'd look scared too, Briggs)

Niabo Zoo Trip

My monkeys

 

Jenna was convinced the bird was going to land on her arm

 

Giraffe feeding - Jenna wouldn't go near them

 

This cute little fox kept pacing the glass

Jenna was afraid it would get her

 

Monkeys!! Jenna's favorite

Watching the bobcat pace...Must have been lunch time

Sleepy lions - Mommy's favorite

Snuggling

Rest time

Waving and yelling "Hi, kids! Hi, kids!"