The Fourth!

We celebrated the 4th of July in our traditional way. First, Chad and I hiked Mt Pisgah (we chose this over the 10K run we usually do when we are home for the 4th) which was so beautiful. We then met Grandma, Auntie Carrie, Auntie Cindy and Andy at the Harrisburg parade. Nev loved the candy and the horses most! Willem liked the farm equipment and the candy. Cade enjoyed seeing Andy, as always! And Elle mostly hung out with Grandma. After the parade, we relaxed at Grandma and Grandpa's house until the fireworks in the evening in Harrisburg. Such a nice, relaxing day!

Starting the day off right with handstands atop Mt. Pisgah

Heading to the parade 

 

 

 

The candy grab!

 

 

Genevieve and me goofing off at Grandma and Grandpa's!

This one cracked me up! Nev did not want her picture taken in this dress Uncle Marcus had given her (a hand-me-down from Maddie)

Nev loved playing with our fireworks

 

 

Nev enjoying the fireworks and her Sun Chips :)

The boys (Cade, Willem and Andy) always have fun together

More Pics of Marely's Visit

So many great memories of Marilyn and kids' June visit to Oregon! 

Mid-June for the better part of three weeks
Lots of wonderful time with baby Vivian

Cousins everywhere, all dispersed at the three houses around the dairy

Co-ed outdoor soccer games

Craziness and messiness at our house (so worth it)!!

Say Yes to the Dress & The Bachelorette & OSU Baseball & NBA Finals & So You Think You Can Dance

Walks on the dairy... cottonseed, lagoon, baby calves & more
More rain & cold than ideal

Cousin swims in the creek

The Amazing Aunt Marilyn, who helped Amber sooo much with Vivian while Tony was at the College World Series with his dad

Coffee times with Opa
Shopping for Jackie's wedding

Cousin hair braiding chains
Papa's Pizza greatness, where we had 23 (of 26) cousins together for Roman's birthday party

So many memories that we love!

   

A Good Day

I love summer so very much, and yesterday was another reason why! We didn't have much planned for the day but it ended up being such a great day. Chad and I got up early to CrossFit together at 7:30, then Genevieve and I went to the park where we met a group of her preschool friends and their moms as well as my good friend Kendall and her son Ty. The kids had a blast playing together and Kendall and I ended up relaxing and chatting in the sun for nearly two hours after the other moms left (while Ty and Nev played great together). After that, I went home and worked for a couple hours and then finally started Will and Nev on a little summer reading/writing work and Nev surprised me by writing her name, in full, for the first time! Then, Nev and Will played in the sprinklers in the backyard for over an hour while Chad and I watched and enjoyed them from the deck. Finally, Chad and I took a walk in the fields. Did I mention I love summer :)!

Emilia, Libby, Genevieve and a friend of Libby

Her first attempt is in the middle (just missing the second to last 'e')

Her full name all by herself!

 I love how much fun these two had together!

Inevitably the clothes came off of Genevieve!

Love these pics I got of Willem...

And, lastly, one of Chad and me...