August 2015

We met up with Jana & the kids, Bopa & Grandma,
and Kara & Erin in Story City for a ride on the carousel.
We also got some good park time and a picnic in.
So much fun!  (...even for Lane, who only wanted to
"ride the bench" both times on the carousel. :))

Jack has a kid cook book that I let him choose recipes from to make.
Not the typical summer cookie, but he chose gingerbread men, so that's what we made!

Jesse loves playing in his little house.

The big boys are getting a house of their own, which they are helping Ryan build...

Working on the loft...an exciting development!

Watching and learning

 The boys sometimes pretend to "snorkle-dive" (possibly a form of freediving...?).

Last night Ryan got out some real gear for them to try, which eventually got tested in the bathtub.

A friend and I switched kids a couple times in the last few weeks.  Two of hers are in middle school now, which comes in quite handy! :)  Her daughter entertained the kids for a LONG time with activities she brought, while her son was great, but not quite AS helpful (see middle window) :)

Little trouble maker!

This is how this guy rolls...as much food outside as inside the mouth!