Before They Head to Italy...

My brother Brian and his family are moving to Italy, and stopped by to see everyone, since it might be a while before that can happen again!

We had a nice dinner at Zupas, and then went to the park by our house for some bad-mitten competition, shooting helicopter toys into the sky, and some good quality cousin time. 

I brought over a boomerang for us to try, and Brian and I learned how to throw them! We each had a few catches; another skill under our belts! It was really fun to work with him learning this new thing! A few trees may have had footballs thrown at them to get the boomerang down...

August 2018

First Day of School!

Emma's headed into 5th grade.

 Jake's going into 2nd grade.

  And Lucas didn't want to be left out of picture time. 

We had so much fun with these kids over the summer, and it ended too quickly! These kids are going to do great things!

August 2018

Water Fight!

Our last summer event before school starts in the morning -- a water balloon fight! 

Followed by sprinklers under the trampoline, and running through the yard sprinklers. They're officially ready to start school!

 And we discovered Lizzy loves bubbles! 

And some Roaring Springs that weekend!

August 2018

13 Year Anniversary!

We took the family to Roaring Springs, and Brad decided to go on a few slides with Emma. She always does slides with Mom, so going even faster (and tipping over once) with Dad was a real treat for her. 

 I gave Brad a life-size Thanos cut-out --- because Marvel Super Hero things are the love language around this house. He ended up taking it to work and putting it by the Star Wars cut-outs they have there. The boys were not so happy about that, but I think it was a big hit. Brad hid little things around the house for me, and gave me others throughout the day -- so sweet! But I was totally surprised when there was a knock at the door at 10pm with freshly baked monstrously big,fat, and sweet chocolate chip cookies. A delicious late night treat. And there's my love language: chocolaty goodness! Love him more than ever!

 

 August 2018