Family Reunion

We had fun in Holcombe last weekend with lots of family!  The 4 of us slept in grandma and grandpa's trailer (The kids' first time camping - they did great!) and Bob, Carol, Jeremy, Christine, Leah, and Gavin camped in tents outside of the camper.  The adults enjoyed a campfire late into the night, and we all ate breakfast together the next morning. (Notice Macie's choice - Cheez-its for breakfast :)

Uncle Bob took the kids swimming at Paradise Shores where the boat docks are.  I was very surprised that my kids were brave enough to go in where they couldn't touch.  Later that day, Ethan jumped off the side of the pool for the first time too!  For a kid who was kind of afraid of the water, it was a big deal!   He was pretty proud of himself for these 2 accomplishments :)

Here are some of the cousins (Grandpa Bob's Great Grand kids) - Ethan, Macie, Leah, Gavin, and Natalie.  

I wish I would have taken more pictures of the fun crew that was there!  Much of the Gonwa clan, and some of Grandpa Mike's family came too.  We are very blessed to have such a wonderful, fun family!

Summer Update

I have been terrible about updating the blog this summer, but here is a taste of some of what we've been up to . . . 

We visited the Madison Children's Museum with Uncle Z.  On the top floor there is an outdoor garden with a stream and animals.  Macie loved petting the baby chickens.  She spent lots of time there!

Below is Ethan climbing in a really cool climbing structure.

We have made a few trips to the sprinkler park - always a favorite!

Ethan and I spent some time climbing and feeding the ducks at Carson Park while Macie was at her summer school class . 

 

We lots of fun with our cousins!  Ben and Oliver came from Colorado to visit, but I was terrible about taking pictures.  We spent a day at the beach with Ben, Oliver, and  Victor which was great!

Ethan loves playing in the moon sand, and Macie and daddy spent some time playing babies.

Despite the fact that it was a super hot summer, and I had morning sickness during most of it which was a huge bummer, we still had some fun!  I think we are ready for some routine which will come with the school year starting, but I will really miss spending so much time with the kiddos!!