Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Camping

Brent and I took the kiddos camping last weekend...just for one night.  It was a lot of work and really cold, but they loved every minute!  

We literally had a rundown softball field in our "backyard"!

I am not sure how they got away with calling our location a "site"...
or how they collected $25 from us!  :)

Not much of a view...but people could have sat in the bleachers 
to watch how the Arndt Family camps!

Finley loved every minute...she kept saying, "this is the best day of my life!"

Ace loved it too, but didn't quite understand what we were doing.  
He kept asking, "when are we going camping?"

Blowing Mommy a quick kiss!

AJ was so dirty and smelly by the time we packed up to leave...
but he held his own and seemed to really enjoy himself!  

Finley was upset that I packed feety pajamas for her to wear that night...
she slept without any blanket and with her jammies unzipped the entire night!

Yes, it was cold enough to require two stocking caps!

Pulling his down over his ears!

Brent and I were thankful for friends that came to visit us for a few hours that afternoon...by 6 o'clock I was extremely bored, cold, and damp.  Brent kept a positive attitude the entire time...even when I was begging to go for a drive or to do something to kill some time!  :)  We ate supper at 4:30...had s'mores polished off by 5...and were all cozied up in the tent by 7:30 with kiddos snoring by 8.  Brent and I had a hard time sleeping that night...between worrying if the kids were warm enough, Brent going to the bathroom multiple times, refilling our air mattress, the rain, the wind...
and being woke up by a noisy woodpecker...I think we got 2 full hours of sleep.  :)  
Totally worth it though to create family memories!!!  
And yes, we will go again in August!

Monday, July 29, 2013

Blessed

We are blessed by our neighbors...to the North and to the South!  

We recently had a bonfire with our neighbors to the north.  I couldn't help but think how blessed we all are to know this amazing couple!  They have endless patience for our kids and are always "teaching"!  

The kids were getting their chairs in the perfect spot for the fire...
and Lambeau was glad to be in the back with all of us, 
but was probably wondering where his chair was!

So serious as he watches the fire!

A rare moment of silence from Finley! :)

AJ chose to sit on the wall and look at a book!

Ace was very curious!

Singing songs around the fire...who does this?  
Our neighbors, that's who!  
LOVE IT!

The kids make themselves right at home!  :)

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Soccer

Finley enjoyed her first year of soccer.  She claims to want to play again next year...and that she will be more aggressive next year!  HA!  

We missed picture night...only because Brent and I forgot.  ARG!  We rushed to finish supper, quick fixed her hair, found her uniform, and got her out the door...only to arrive just as the team photo was wrapping up.  SO...mom took Finley in our backyard before her last game of the season.  Not bad, but if you zoom in on the picture, you can see a pesky mosquito on her lip!

Finley enjoyed defense, "because then I can talk to my friends."

She also enjoyed playing goalie!

And a big bonus after her last game of the season...ice cream!  :)

This is very random, but makes me laugh!

Even the little bros got in on the ice cream at the last game!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Finner's

Little Miss Finley...full of sugar and spice...and everything nice!  :)  

Pretty girl in yellow...smelling the pretty flowers!

Sassy!

I believe she is teasing her dad in this picture...ha!  I see the spark in her eyes!

And yes, I get this attitude quite often!  :)

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Oh Ace!

This boy makes me laugh...more times than not, I end up cracking a smile when I should be scolding!  He is so sweet, gentle, and thoughtful!  I love when he tells stories; his soft voice, expressive hands and face!  :)

Sweet boy!

How does he curl those blonde eyebrows?

He's up to something!

Hunting bugs...he is much braver this summer!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Quick Visit

Grandma & Grandpa came for a long weekend recently...we enjoyed some laid back days with the kiddos, the gorgeous weather, and just being together!


Monday, July 15, 2013

Slip N Slide

It's a race!

Run and JUMP!

Now it's Ace's turn!

AJ didn't know what to think of it at first.

WHEE!

Is he posing? :)

Whoa...look at how long his hair is! :)

Stopping for a drink!

My mini-Brent!

Happy guy!

Ha!  Always smiling!

Splash!

Skinny boy!

She has such a big laugh!

Taking a break?

:)

Pretty girl!

Getting a little push from Grandpa!

AJ is being brave too!