July Wrap-up

July was a beautiful month spent outside soaking up all the sunshine we could get!  We took many trips to Hawk Island to play in the splash pad, rode bikes all over our neighborhood, and played with the kids outside.  

Loves her new sunglasses!                             Not quite sure what to make of big sister

 

Enjoyed many of these refreshing adult beverages :)  

(had us missing last year's spring break trip to Florida with the Gemalsky's) 

So thankful for neighbors who let us play on their swingset everyday 

  

 

This smiley kid, I just love him to pieces 

 

One of our many grocery trips to Meijer.  They wouldn't be complete without a ride on Sandy for 1 cent

 

Enjoying God's beautiful creation!  What a beautiful double rainbow 

She keeps me motivated to work out! 

One of many trips to the splash pad at Hawk Island.  We just love this place :) 

  

Onto August!  Bring it baby! 

PA Bound!

We took our annual summer trip to PA in July.  It was a hot and humid time, but still a good time spent with family.  We did a lot of swimming and taking it easy in the shade.  And naps, lots of naps! 

          John "resting" :)                                                  Playing with Austin 

  

     Family picnic at Kim and JD's house                  John snuggling Austin

 

                      Fun swimming!                                                                            Hannah and her DD 

 

We visited the Oley Dairy Farm one HOT day.  Ate lunch, visited the petting zoo, ate ice cream, then retreated to the air conditioning! 

 

 

 

We went to a Reading Phillies game, on yet another hot and HUMID evening.  The Phils were playing a Tigers' affiliate team, so it was fun to wear our Tigers' gear.  

 

                               Family shot!                                                              Noah "caught" a ball in between innings 

 

 

We drove to Maryland to visit my grandparents MeMom and PopPop who were staying with my Uncle Bob.  MeMom was recovering from her back surgery there.  The kids had fun playing golf, playing in the water stream, and cousin Abby's playhouse.
 
 
 

On our last day in PA, we did some visiting with all the cousins (minus Austin who wasn't feeling good) and were able to take a few pictures together.  I love all these silly kiddos!
 
 


And a trip to PA wouldn't be complete without a quick dinner and drinks out with these lovely ladies (minus Laura).  These girls are my heart and soul and I couldn't imagine life without them in it.  We have been friends since middle school, through different colleges, and now marriages and children.  They know the best and worst about me and still love me the same.  I'm so very thankful for their friendship and support.
 


Goodbye until next time PA!!  Thanks for the great memories :)

4th of July weekend

We were fortunate enough to spend the 4th of July weekend at my in-laws cottage.  We enjoyed beautiful sunny skies, delicious food, and wonderful company.  The kids had a blast playing in the water, taking boat and jet ski rides, and getting a taste of vacation :)  I'll let the pictures speak for themselves: 

Hannah's first time tubing behind the boat

  

 

 

                 oh Aunt Megan!                                                      

 

Noah taking a turn with Daddy on the jet ski

   

The 4th of July parade, complete with Grandpa's homemade "toys"

 

 

 

My girl and I watching the fireworks together :) 

  

Smores with Daddy! 

Happy 4th of July!!