Adventureland!

This was our first time taking the kids to an amusement park. Mike's been dreaming about taking the kids to Disney Land, so this was the closest and cheapest alternative to that. Unfortunately, Aubrey got a fever and wasn't feeling too good. But, thanks to some awesome friends we got to go to Adventureland in the morning while they watched Aubrey. I came back in time to feed her lunch and put her down for a nap. After her nap Aubrey and I went back to Adventureland to go on some kiddie rides and pick up Morgan and Mike.

Morgan did awesome. She went on the swinging pirate ship boat and thought it was pretty fun. She was more scared to go on the Ferris wheel which is a little strange, but she loved that too. While I was gone, Mike took Morgan on a real roller coaster. He said her eyes were about to pop out of her head, but she didn't scream or cry. She didn't want to go on it again but was excited that she went on it with her dad.

I love how as I was taking this picture the ride operator photo-bombed my picture. I thought it was funny though because I think as I was taking the picture he even said "photo-bomb." haha

All in all it was a pretty fun day and we were glad that we could hang out and have fun together as a family. :)

Morgan's 5 year old pics

Raccoon River

I love how Iowa has a "beach" that we can go to. Yes, it is actually a river but it is a fun park and has tons of sand for the kids to play in. Aubrey loved it as it was her first time actually playing there in the sand and water.

Outdoor Movie Night

Danna had a good idea to have an outdoor movie night with the kiddos. So we borrowed a movie projector and set up chairs and taped a sheet to the back of our house. We rented the move Hop and the kids loved it. Danna made her famous cookies and Tearsa popped some old fashioned butter popcorn. It was delicious and it was a perfect night. We couldn't have asked for a better night. We sure are going to miss living so close to our best friends when we all leave next year. Better enjoy this kind of stuff while we can. :)

Water Balloon Fight!

Today was a hot day so I thought it'd be fun to have a water balloon fight, especially since I'd be taking pictures and not getting wet (hehe). I did get wet at the end eventually. The first shot Morgan threw at Mike was "dead on" let's say. A lot of the balloons would just bounce off and land on the ground and break. So, they decided to break the balloons over each other instead. :)

Splash Pad

We tried a new splash pad, well new to us, at Ashby park. I love splash pads. They're free, they're fun, and you don't have to  worry that it's too deep. It was a nice day and it was fun way to cool off in the hot weather we have been having.

T-Ball

Morgan started t-ball through the YMCA here in Waukee. This is her first time doing a sport or any kind of activity and she seemed to like it. The first time they had them practice batting they were told to run to first and then turn around and come back. Morgan decided that she wanted to run the bases. So what did I do? I laughed a little and then I cheered her on like she was a running a home run. She thought it was fun. :)

 But, I think what she liked most about t-ball was playing in the sand on the infield.

While Morgan was learning T-ball, Aubrey was learning this cool new trick. :) Totally supervised of course.

Chrissy

My friend Christine came to pay me a visit while in the midst of her cross country move from Maryland to L.A. I have known Chrissy since we were in 7th grade but I hadn't seen her since I was 16. When she told me that she wanted to come meet my family I was excited and a little nervous. I know that I have changed a lot since I was 16 (thankfully) and was worried it would be a little awkward to meet up after so much time had past.

When she pulled up it was the same Christine that I remember. She is still so sweet and so funny. It was so good to see her again and to catch up. She's good person and I'm glad she stopped by.