Saturday, June 15, 2013

A mini vacation

We ventured over to the west side of the state this past week and had a blast. My brother and his boys camped next to us and my parents and my sister came up for a few nights.

My signature thing to do on the beach....writing in the sand.


Wyatt man...getting so so big!


Owen with his shipwreck wood. (They were searching all over the beach for this wood since kris promised them it was from a shipwreck.)



At the campsite on day one. It's no wonder why I have to pack a gazillion outfits for the boys!


The big boys playing some good old fashion bean bag toss. I was enjoying reading a book by the fire.


The next morning we awoke to Owen yelling that there was a porcupine eating our peanuts. Kris left them out overnight on accident and needless to say there were about five squirrels devouring our two bags of peanuts. Though they weren't big fans of the Cajun ones. Bummer though, they were two brand new bags of fresh peanuts and we had to throw them out.


Nathan on a hike. We love these trees across the river. I went across first to make sure it was safe.


Owen climbing this big tree. What a place for all boys!


Wyatt and uncle jimmy even made it across.


The next day we hiked up and up and eventually came to these steep steps which lead us to a nice overlook of Lake Michigan. My mom even made this climb. We were so proud of her!


And of course we took a nature walk that lead us to Lake Michigan. The boys were in awe.


Me and my boys right before we all ran down the sand dune.


All of the boys!!


It helped to let them get out some steam. In a playful way of course.


And just a nice natural pose with their walking sticks that we found along the trail.


Kris with his walking stick.


My boys following their daddy.


Wyatt with his shipwreck wood.


Jumping in the lake.


Until he fell in.....it was so cold!!


Owen jumping away.


Wyatt looking at the amazing view.


And lastly me and wy on a bike ride around the park. He did so good.


My sister took a million pictures so I will try to post some of hers when I get them. I didn't even take my real camera this trip. I decided I wanted to enjoy most of my time and not constantly be taking pictures like I did last year.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jill

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Fishing!!

Well the practicing paid off from the other day. We headed over to erin and Craig's house tonight and let the boys do some fishing on their lake. It was so great. The boys each caught something!!

Here is Owen looking good!


So natural!


The first catch of the day.... A blue gill.


Craig taking the hook out of its mouth.


Proud Owen!


He was so excited!!


Here wy is casting away.


So cute!


Check out that cute little fish on his line. And of course you can't help but not to feel his excitement when you look at his adorable smile.


What a great first day of fishing. Hoping to have many more of these nights this summer. Thanks to erin and Craig for having us over.

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Jill

Monday, June 3, 2013

A beautiful day learning a new sport

Last night we had a bonfire. The boys got to stay up really late. So late that wy fell asleep while cuddling with aunt Julie.




Then today kris taught wy how to cast a fishing rod and refreshed Owens skills.
Me and wy!




Me and Owen being mad.




Goofy.




Happy.




Owen was doing awesome!!!!




Wyatt was trying so hard....and getting the hang of it.




Kris fixed both of their rods. This is the remaining line.




Me and kris watching our boys.




Kris working with Wy




And the boys together!




Creating memories like this are so fun. Owen was casting all the way into the street and on occasion into the neighbors yard beyond the street.
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Jill

Owen graduated!!!

Well our boy graduated last week.... Though it was only from kindergarten it was still a big deal!!

Here he is on the first day of kindergarten last fall.


And on the last day of school. What a difference! So much more grown up!


Here he is getting his diploma from his teacher, ms. Michels. Boy did he love her!!


Owen with Grampy and papa.


Me and the hubs.


We got Owen that new watch for graduation He loves it.


And a special gift from nana and papa. He plays with it everyday.


And a special monetary gift from Grammy and Grampy. Owen used his money to buy a new bathing suit, flip flops and a snorkel set for an end of the year pool party.


What a looker!


Proud parents....


Me and my boy. Love!


Kris and Owen.


Seriously?! Another picture....


After Owen graduated he had one more day of school. It was his field day and did he ever have a blast. My boy is way competitive.


And looks good while doing whatever.


Love his smile.


Then on Saturday he had an end of the year pool party and one of his classmates house. It was so fun!


My friend captured these nice pics of Owen for me as I was up chatting with the other moms.


What a giant goof!!!


Thanks for stopping by!
Jill

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