Swimming with the VanWagners

Tonight, the VanWagners came over for dinner and a swim. It was cold outside, but the kids didn't mind! They had a great time swimming.

Emma and Caroline trying to keep each other warm.

brrrrr!
Luke had a great time, too. : )
Jake and Haleigh played a little game of backyard baseball after dinner. I think Jake was impressed with how well Haleigh could hit the ball . . .for a girl. : )

We sat around the firepit and ate S'mores . . . yummmmm.

We are blessed to have friends like the VanWagners! : )

Fourth of July Weekend

We had a great Fourth of July weekend.

We went to the Wheaton parade, but I forgot my camera, so no pictures. : ( The kids had a fantastic time trying to gather as much candy as they could. I was truly impressed with how Caroline and Jake were helping little Luke. If he didn't get a piece, they would put one from their bag into his. John and I were melting in our seats watching them. Luke is a lucky boy to have Jake and Caroline looking out for him.

John made one of his traditional Jello molds. (not layered this year)
We had some good friends over, the Larsons. It was cold and rainy out (boo!) but the kids swam anyway! They had a great time.

Caroline and Cassidy

Jake and Caleb

A very cold Caroline

Swimming with Max and Alix

Yesterday after sports camp, Caroline and Jake had their friends, Max and Alix Dominguez, over for a swimming playdate. The weather was a little warmer than the last few days, but still not warm enough. . .can't wait for the hot days to come back!! The kids have way more fun in the pool when their lips aren't blue. : )

We are so very thankful for the blessings of friends and a pool!

All Smiles

Last night in Jake's playoff game, the teams were tied 1 -1 and they had to go into an extra inning. The other team did not score any runs in the top of the extra inning. Jake's team had two outs and runners on first and third. Jake got up to bat . . . the pressure! He got 2 strikes and 3 balls and then hit the ball between 3rd base and shortstop. .. the left fielder missed the ball and the runner on third base made it home and they WON the game!!! What a moment that was. . . it will never be forgotten.

Caroline's in the Kitchen . . . again.

Caroline whipped up these little surprises for our snack on Sunday. They are butterflies made out of a slice of bread (cut in half) for the wings, strawberry whipped cream cheese, cut up strawberries, and a chocolate wafer stick for the body. Yummmm......... She made one for each of us.

Swimming with Caleb

Auntie Diane brought Caleb over for a little swim the other day. He loved the water and watching the kids swim. He also loved the freezer pops!!

Daddy's Home!!!

On Friday night, John came home from Texas. He was there learning how to be an awesome history teacher, which he really is already. ( a more awesome history teacher, I guess! ) He was gone for the whole week (he had to leave on Father's Day morning. . .boo!) We missed him very much. The kids threw him a little "welcome home" party. They decorated the driveway with chalk and taped a banner and balloons on the garage door. We're so glad you are home, John!! :) (the pool is glad he's home, too. . . it got a little cloudy while he was away . . . I just couldn't figure out how to keep it crystal clear in the 100* heat)