Happy Father's Day Daddy

Our Father's Day plans were almost ruined by a storm that blew in during the afternoon. But we were still able to grill out twice (lunch and dinner) and take our 3 mile bike ride at Westin State Park in the late afternoon. The kids did great during the long bike ride. We didn't know that there were some pretty steep hills on the trail that were pretty hard to handle with a 70+pound carriage behind a bike. We were quite a sight as we pushed and pulled the bike up the big hills. It was great to be out in nature...even if it was really wet from all the rain. We plan to go back and do it again when it is drier.

So Sad

Dominic showing his great displeasure in not being able to reach the water fountain to get a drink on his own. Such a sad face.

Beautiful Day, Beautiful Kids

The kids after our bike ride on Father's Day. It was quite an event trying to get a picture of them together on the fence. But I got a few.

Cool Splash of Water

The kids were trying to get a drink after a long bike ride on Father's Day. They had a blast playing in the fountain...I don't know how much they actually drank.

How sweet is this?

The kids must have decided it was too lonely to be in separate beds...this is what I found when I came in to check on them. I love that Isabella is hugging a book. She is such a book lover...she even sleeps with them!

Turtle Taxi

Isabella found a turtle friend on our drive way and Dominic had a glorious morning due to it. He spent the whole morning picking up the turtle, pushing it in strollers and his big truck. The turtle seemed to enjoy the attention. After he had had enough fun with his "pet" he went and let him go. Hopefully the turtle will come back and play again soon.

Is it my birthday yet?

I went to check on the kids before I went to sleep and this is how I found Isabella...apparently she was pretending to be at a birthday party? Or just wishing hers was here already.

King of Worms

Dominic is such a boy! He is always finding bugs, animals or even worms to play with in our yard. Today he found a big night crawler and played with it all afternoon. Surprisingly the poor worm survived the ordeal. I had to convince him to push the worm in the stroller a while so the poor thing could have a break from being pushed, pulled and squished.

This is what happens when mom is away

The boys went to a church picnic and had a great time hanging out with friends and playing in the fountain. But somehow Dominic is falling to peer pressure and is contemplating his first beer. Or maybe it is just a funny photo opt for Dad?? You saw what happened the last time he was left with just Dad.

Sweet little Smile

Here are some pictures I took today of Isabella in her Flower Girl attire. I was able to get a few good shots...which is amazing since she didn't got to bed last night until midnight! She was in good spirits today despite her severe sleep deprivation. But then again being a Flower Girl is almost like being a Princess...and that will give any little girl energy.

The Happy Couple

Congratulations Ryan & Andrea

Every girls crazy about a Sharp Dressed Man

Even if he is a little man! We bought a little suit for Chad and Oksana's wedding which is June 22nd. He is going to be the little ring bearer. He is going to be so cute...oh wait he already is!!

Our Little Flower Girl

Here are some pictures of Isabella from my cousin Andrea's wedding. She did an awesome job walking down the isle by herself. Isn't she a cutie?

I LOVE it!!

At the rehearsal dinner Andrea & Ryan presented Isabella with a gift for being the flower girl in their wedding. It was a book called "Lilly's Big Day" by Kevin Henkes. She was so excited and you can see it in the pictures. She loves all of his books...and this one just happens to be about being a flower girl. How fitting!

Missouri Town

The kids went on a field trip to Missouri Town and got to take a step back in history to 1855. The got to see a Blacksmith, the stables, school house and many other buildings from that era. Of course the most fun they had was climbing a tree with all the other kids.

Day at the new Drumm House

Our friends the Drumm's built a new house and moved into Kansas this spring. The house was beautiful and it had lots of land for the kids to explore and play on. The kids had a great time playing together again--they always get along so well.

Kitty Love

Dominic is still in love with his "Sugar" kitty and carries him around a lot. He is not nearly as attached to his kitty as Isabella was to hers at his age...but then again he does have that little blue blankie he is super attached to to make up for it!

Fruity Girl

The kids had a blast today climbing on the giant fruit at Zona Rosa. Isabella was very proud of herself for finally being able to get up on that apple all by herself. Of course Dominic had to show her up by climbing up it all by himself too. He is quite the little climber.

Global Living Rosary

Here are some pictures from the prayer day at Kauffman Stadium. All the kids did really well, given that it was hot and they had to stay contained to a small area for three hours. It was a beautiful day and so awesome to see so many lifted in prayer.

Global Living Rosary

It was a great day of family, friends, song and prayer. So amazing to see so many people united for the love of Christ. I think over 25,000 attended!