Kids in a Candy Store

A nice friend from highschool invited us to the candy/chocolate store he manages so the kids could make their own chocolate covered pretzels with sprinkles and try out the selection.  Grandma Julie is ready to submit her application to work there since we had so much fun.

Tennis

Brian and David with their highschool coach.

First time mommy's played tennis in about 5 years.

Mixed doubles champions who beat mommy and Uncle Brian.

Nickolas reaching for an overhead - he's a natural!

Zoo

Zoo train - Flora has been saying "All aboard!" ever since.

Being a flamingo

Special dinosaur exhibit

We got a little scared and held on to Godmother Amy for dear life as we approached the T-Rex.

Lots of sound effects and big foot stomps during our journey.

Orangutans

Klode Park, Lake Michigan

Captivated

Lucy spent most of the time crouched down to collect water in her bucket.

Who needs sand toys when there's a bottle and a rock?

Once enough water was "caught", it would in in turn, be dumped on a specific spot.

Flora kept a safe distance from the waves.

Rituals

Watering Grandma's flowers

Water colors with Grandma

Evening popcorn snack

Fourth of July Wisconsin Style

We braved the heat and walked in our very first parade for Congressman Paul Ryan.  Nickolas was an instant pro wishing everyone a happy fourth.

Gearing up as a Ryan for Congress volunteer

With Paul (who I worked for during his first and second term)

Grandma pushed Flora

Nickolas and Paul

Happy 4th!

Grandma and Grandpa who saved us from the heat by having the car ready at the end of the route.

Tosa fireworks with Godmother Amy 

Nickolas was chatty all during the fireworks

Oooh, aahh, oooo - purple fireworks!

Arrival in Wisconsin

Fun at the Keck's

With Grandma Keck as the ring leader.

Painting

Attacking Great-Auntie Marybeth

Showing off bikes

Nickolas with his Godparents

Uncles, Mommy, grandkids

Godmother Amy painting Lucy's toenails red and sparkly

Ta-da!

A visit with Great-Auntie Terri