Snuggle time at the lake!

While everyone else is on adventures, we just had a nice calm weekend at the lake.  Snuggling in the hammock with my cutie pies!

A few Swedish Adventures

Here are a few pictures of the Sweden trip that were sent to my phone.  But really, check out Maria's blog for all the really fun things they did.  http://swedishsweethearts2.blogspot.com/

Welcoming day.  Trying to get to know each other over soccer and snacks!

 A day hiking in the woods.

 Scuba Diving.

 Swimming.

 And no trip to Sweden would be complete without a few rounds of Kubb.

They're off!

After a disastrous Thursday trying to get to Chicago and missing the flight to Copenhagen, we are finally in Chicago VERY early for Skylar and James' flight tonight.  We went out to Famous Dave's BBQ for dinner.  It was delicious!

  

They especially loved the dessert:)

Boarding the plane for a two week adventure in Sweden.  They are visiting "Aunt" Maria and have a 9 hour flight just the two of them.  They can't wait to leave me!!!

 Next day arrival in Copenhagen...

For more of their Swedish adventures, check out Maria's blog:

http://swedishsweethearts2.blogspot.com/

(you will have to go back to the June adventures--she keeps much more current than I do)

A morning at the park.

 I don't remember why Brennen refused to get out of his PJ's but he did!

I love a good day at the park!

A (COLD) weekend at the lake!

It may be freezing out, but that never keeps the kids away from the water!!!  Of course, there is also a hole in the trampoline that I need to find, but all in good time:)  Skylar invited her friend Avery up for the weekend and they had so much fun together (even on the very flat trampoline).

  

A lot of time was spent on the paddle boat.  They even took their lunches out one day and had a picnic in the middle of the lake.

 Of course we had to have a fire for smores...(notice James pouting?--well he just had a thorough verbal lashing because he threw some fireworks in the fire and they exploded right up into my face!)

 Gimme some smarshmellows!

 Yummm!

 Best of Friends.

 James is still pouting, but recovering enough to make a smore.

Another good weekend at the lake in the books!

The Ear Piercing

Skylar does not like needles, so she is very nervous about getting her ears pierced.  But she wants it done very badly, so here goes.

 One side done:)

All Done!! Whoo-Hoo! Finally!!! (I'm the last person in my whole school....)

The Birthday Season Continues....

Skylar is the next birthday up.  She wanted to go to Season Buffet for a lunch party with the family.  She is going to be getting her ears pierced for her brithday, so she got a bunch of earrings and a vanity as presents.

Later in the day, we headed to Skyzone with a group of friends.  Skyzone is an indoor trampoline park and all of the kids just loved it!

 Some pretty fancy moves!

 The foam pit was a huge hit.

 James would not leave the dodgeball part.  He just loved it there!

 All the kids lined up and ready to attack!

 Catch it!!

 After an hour of jump time, it was time to refuel and refresh.

 Then we headed home for cake and presents.  Photo bomb by Brennen!

 I mustache you a question....

 Happy Birthday Skylar!

 Present time:)) Lotta loved being one of the girls!

Then it was time for movies and sleeping (not sure how much of that actually happened).  Skylar was really happy with how her party went!