July thus far...

Bought a pool, what a lifesaver.

Wiener roast at Auntie Ang's.

Andrew went to Edm. with his Dad to visit cousins while Ken worked. These two bonded. I found them sleeping like this one night when I went to check on them.

Candy Parade with aunties and cousins.

Love Isaac's face. He was in awe the whole parade.

Typical sight in Southern Alberta. A family of Hutterites taking in the festivities.

One of our hail storms.

Front row seats to storm watch.

Andrew in his new attire that he got for his birthday. There is something about boys and dirtbikes/ quads and gear. I found the race pants at the thrift store months ago. He was so excited to get them.

Water rat.

Guns and tonka truck and a tough girl!

Andrew in swimming lessons.

Sam working hard at overcoming his fear of getting his face wet.

Luke all smiles as usual.

Play date with cousins and auntie Mel. Notice the mamas enjoying the pool and a drink or two.

sleepy head.

Fields by Grandma and Grandpa's.

Sam is standing up.

Mom and her baby boy Isaac.

Quadding at the farm. We will sure miss this place. Ken's parents are moving into town.

Just a few of July's highlights. Stay tuned for our trip to Nova Scotia!

Andrew and Noah's 8th Birthday

Andrew and Noah had a combined birthday party again this year. We rented the town outdoor pool and invited their class plus some cousins. It was a beautiful hot day.

Brothers hanging out.

Cousin Andi and Luke.

Auntie Ang helping entertain Emma.

Daddy and Isaac.

Even Karina (Edm.) and Logan made it, plus auntie Den.

Seth and Luke getting into trouble and probably giggling like crazy.

Emma and Handsome Jesse hanging out in the wagon.

Andrew got a new bike for his birthday and I also found him some motocross pants at the thrift store. He was super excited. Now he's all decked out in the gear to ride their quad. At their pool party we did a toonie party so he used his money to buy this used helmet. 

Emma almost there

Guess who is pretty much walking at 15 months? 

June all summed up

I borrowed Grandpa's ladder to do some much needed cleaning in high areas and these two were so excited.

We hosted a steak dinner for two couples a few weeks ago and this was the table all set up.

I took these pictures and framed them in a 5 picture frame for Ken for Father's Day.

This is the tent Nana and Papa bought us a few years ago. I set it up in the basement for the kids to play in.

 Me and the kiddos before church Sunday.

These three made their own Iphones out of lego. It has been quite entertaining listening to them call each other and talk about games, songs and movies that they are downloading. Pretty creative we thought.

This is Emma at the hospital one morning. I took her in to get her tongue tie snipped. She handled it great. Let's pray that she doesn't have any challenges with her speech. 

Emma got this dress from my Aunt Debbie when she was born. It finally fits. Such a princess!

Backyard fun.

Mommy and Daddy reading.

Poor kids have been sleeping in hardly anything. It is over 30 in our upstairs every night when they go to bed.

June overview:

• cut out Isaac's naps
• potty trained Isaac
• Emma's tongue tie snipped
• Ran in a 20 mile relay race
• Luke had a practice Kindergarten Day
• Isaac had a practice preschool day
• Hosted a steak dinner for two couples
• Ken golfed in a fundraiser for the school
• Thrift store shopping with a few of the sisters
• Celebrated Luke's b'day, my birthday and Father's Day
• Final soccer tournament for Andrew, Sam and Luke
• Sisters treated me to lunch for my birthday
• Spent a windy afternoon at Park Lake with Mel and her kids.
• Andrew and Noah had a combined birthday party at the pool
• Hosted a garage sale with Denise and Mom
• Had a Father's Day BBQ at mom and dad's