The boys and I thought this baby walking stick was pretty cool.

Nolan thinks frogs are so cool.

And these kids did a fantastic job of staying cool (in the heat!)

Last weekend we visited some friends in Milwaukee and enjoyed every single minute of our trip.  

It was so good to see old friends who are still great, great friends!

This week my kids have been so good as long as I have kept them busy in the morning with reading, writing, various jobs, practicing the piano and exercising and then they are free to roam in the afternoons.  They have spent countless hours catching butterflies, squishing frogs, throwing sand, playing baseball, drinking lemonade, eating popsicles and then doing a few pushups when things get a little out of control.  

Lucas turned 5

Nolan turned 3

Greg turned 31

and family came for a much needed visit

A few weeks ago Greg and I met up with some friends in Chicago. It was the first time I had ever left my kids for that period of time. Although I missed my kids something terrible, I couldn't have had a better time away.

Greg's parents were saints and flew in for the occasion.

And just a few photos of what the boys and their dad do in their spare time.

Emmett is walking, doing a little talking and loves dancing.

Nolan no longer takes a nap and refuses to eat most of the basic food groups. . . except goldfish (that's a basic around here!).

Lucas continues to make up words for the dictionary and keeps us laughing.

Daxton is growing up. . . loves basketball, school and eats a lot.

Greg and I are busy making plans for our move to Twin Falls in August.