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Wedding in Leavenworth

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Lindsey

Last month, one of our college friends tied the knot in Leavenworth. Mike rowed with Jonathan on the crew team, so many of the other rowing buddies were there. It was a lot of fun to catch up with everyone, although having three little ones in tow made it somewhat difficult to visit!

We decided to make a weekend trip out of it and rent a cabin with Jonathan’s old roommate, Jim, and his family. The kids were really good, and had so much fun together playing in the woods. On Sunday we strolled around downtown Leavenworth and enjoyed a yummy Bavarian lunch.

It was a great weekend, and we couldn’t be happier for the newlyweds, Mike and Meridith.








Roasting marshmallows

Ali


Logan & Avery

At the wedding

Mike and his mom


Lemonade






Logan and Jim

First dance









James & Tyrell


Ali, Jim, Logan & Renee





Our best attempt at a family photo

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4th of July

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Lindsey

Here it is, August already – time to post about our Fourth of July! We decided to stay home again and enjoy a nice suburban holiday. We decorated the bikes and joined in the morning neighborhood parade. After that we briefly went to the festival that followed, but the lines to all the blow up bounce houses were super long, and waiting to get in just wasn’t worth it with three kids under five. So home we went and had some nice family time in the back yard. We had a BBQ dinner outside with our friends, the Lotts. And finally we ventured into the cul de sac for some fire works! The kids really got a kick out of them. Overall, it was a fun and successful Fourth!

During the parade




Jono and the boys pose with an old firetruck

Lil Si and me

With Kieron (and look, I’m getting bit by a mosquito – nice!)

Kids table at dinner

Ready for fireworks

Ooooooh, snakes!


Hayden & Brooklyn

Poor Kieron, don’t worry, we’ll get you headphones for next year

Sparkler fun


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Texas 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Lindsey

At the end of June we flew to Texas for a visit. It was hot, hot hot while we were there, so we spent a lot of time in the pool. It was amazing to see how far Avery and Kieron have come at swimming. Avery can now get around the pool quite well by himself. He loved snorkeling, picking up dive sticks off the pool floor, and jumping in. Kieron is a fearless little two-year-old, and must be watched at all times! He never tired of jumping in, being dunked, and even attempting to swim underwater. It was great to see how into it he was, but also a little scary!

As usual, the cousins had a blast playing together. We had a couple of sleepovers, lots of pool play, and Grammy took Avery, Nicole, and Andrew to see Madagascar 3 at the theatre. There was even a trip to Lego Land. Here are some pictures from our trip:


Silas’ first dip in the pool




Wrestling






All the grandkids

Kieron loved the pool!












Tummy time









Date night! We went to our favorite Italian restaurant, Cafe Amore


The kids at breakfast








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Ballet Recital

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Lindsey

At the end of June, Avery had his first, and quite possibly last (tear), ballet recital. His class danced to “Thank Heaven for Little Girls.” It was adorable, and he did a great job! He also seemed to enjoy performing.

While he liked dance lessons, he wasn’t particularly fond of recital season and having to memorize a routine. I think all the female energy also started to get to him, and he would have preferred having some boys in class. So this fall he’ll be doing some other activity. I sure am glad I got this year to be a dance mom though. What a treat it was!



So handsome in his costume!



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Pre-K Grad!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Lindsey

It’s hard to believe, but our biggest little boy is going to start kindergarten in the fall! His pre-k class marked the end of the year last month with a graduation ceremony. We are so proud of Avery and look forward to grade school and all of the learning and experiences it will surely bring! But first, bring on summer!


With his buddy, Gideon, who will also be in his kindergarten class

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