Fear not, I'm here. Just enjoying the summer and being selfish with the few moments I get to myself throughout the day, instead of blogging. Plus, once I let it go for a bit then it seems too overwhelming to sort pictures and type up a post. But then I remember how awesome it is to look back later and so here I am trying to sort and catch up. Here comes a big whopper.
Our friends opened their Chick-Fil-A in Chan and we made it out for the Grand opening!!
Mason can't wait until he can officially eat there too!
They invited us to join in the grand opening of the playground part of the restaurant. The girls got balloons and face paints and yummy treats!
Thank you Lyndsay for the super cute onesie!
Caught this cute gem. Libby found an old camera to make sure to capture a selfie of her face paint before she had to take a shower and wash it off. So sweet.
We had a super fun Newlywed game night. Natalie came up with the idea a while back and we finally got a date that worked for everyone. We offered to host so we could put our littles to bed, the other chilluns were off playing while we played. Can't wait for a second round, so much laughter! So grateful for these wonderful families in our life!
The Bigs were back at it with their Sale :) They were so excited about finding stakes at Home Depot to post a sign in the yard
the sweet innocence
Growing up, loving his new view of his crazy sisters!
We had a family wedding in town at the beginning of the month. We love family time. We met up with some cousins at the hotel so the kiddos could swim and then we had a pizza picnic party
It was a tough weekend to find a sitter as most were away at cabins for the 4th of July weekend and I wasn't about to get a new sitter we never had for such a long time. Finding a reasonable sitter capable of taking care of our crew of 4 is a lot to ask. So, just Reid went to the wedding.
and then a handful of the extended family met us at Mass Sunday morning. Then they came out to our house for coffee and donuts and then we headed to our favorite Crooked Pint for lunch.
The Moms of 4!! Role models and inspiration for me!
Bonding over our similar husbands ;)
Loving all the extra family
Uncle John ! We convinced them to stay an extra night. Rare one on one time with some of our favorites! Plus that's the best way to host, unexpected so I can't stress about food and cleanliness! Win Win!
One in the same! Crazy how similar these two are!
The Joerger kiddos are the best of the best as far as role models go for our kiddos. We love Hannah!
John and Mason!
Some of the ladies
The Whole Crew! Oh Emma...she's next to Reid
Bennett and Mason, we miss you Bennett!
Emma wearing Grandpa's Glasses
Our 4 with their 4! Such special people to us!
When others headed home and we had convinced John and Family to stay, we set the Twins and Sally and Libby up with an adventure to bike downtown to get ice cream. How fun for the girls!!! Can you move closer so this can be an every weekend occurrence?!
Our only requirement was that they take a picture once they got there :)
and then we took them to Chanhassen to check out the festival
Giant Slide for the Bigs. Libby's first time climbing and going down without an adult next to her
Emma's turn on the horses
Weeeeeeee
The Bigs on the Swings
Ferris Wheel time!
City Slickers ;) Apparently the first go around John was a little nervous
Pink, Yellow, Purple, all of our people, minus Mason and I
Some of John's kids' first time on a Ferris Wheel!
John's turn with the Bigs on the giant slide!
Ready, set, RACE!
One of the Twins won and let the girls pick a prize, so sweet. Meet Lilly!
Thank you Melissa and girls for standing in line forever for some lemonade!!!
Love this picture so much! Everyone looking and smiling, Mason sleeping in the carrier on me. Cherished Memories!
Getting ready for bed so we can grill out with the 4 older kids and adults.
Love conversations with them!
and then the Joergers left and we still had a few days off to celebrate the 4th of July!
Mr. Joe Moran, always remember on the 4th. It's been 23 years, still missed like crazy! Fun to remember stories and share them with the kids
Tennis time!
Cool Dude
Such a Ham!
The pool is even big enough for Daddy to get in!
Happy Red, White & Blue from the Craigmile Crew!
Daddy pulled the short stick ;) and got to take the Bigs to the Parade. He treated them to some cool treats while they waited for it to start.
Waiting to catch the candy
Our Parish/School Float, that's our priest, Father T walking and waving, love him!
Staying cool
aaaaaand then Mama decided it was time for Mason to eat some food, per his signs that he was ready. You would have thought he had been doing it his whole 5 months of life.
I'm gonna be big like you, sisters
Stop growing kid :(
Story time
Giggle time
Sparkler time!
Daddy did one too, but I missed the picture
Sister Sparklers!
Mr. Mason, our ray of sunshine!
Happy 4th of July and Beginning of July! Hope to be back soon to post about our Week in Walker and our weekend home to Nana & Grandpa's, as well as every day life. Thanks for being patient.
Blessings!
