First Day of School!

Skylar almost missed the bus, so she didn't have time for a picture!

Last bit of fun!

School starts on Tuesday, so we get every last minute on the lake that we can!

 

Littleman's big day!

It's Brennen's Birthday!!!  He is so excited.

 He choose to go to the pool for the day.  Brennen and Kellen were connected at the hip all day.  It was so cute to watch.

 Lotta had so much fun as well!

 Back at home, it was time for a minon party.

 My favorite little Minon's.

 I am not sure why he is panting on the cake to blow out the candles, but he was happy, so that is all that matters!

Last week at the lakehouse!

Well, it is the last week before school starts, so we better enjoy every minute of it!  Mormor is here for the week, as are Trefor and the girls.  Mormor brings a new toy for the kids when she comes...

 A water treadnill!

 And I finally get to use my paddle board!

 Alana gets some swim time with Piper!

A very full Birthday Day!

After a full two days of driving back from Vermont, with two extra kids in tow, it is time to celebrate James' birthday!  As usual, we have to start the day with donuts:)

 Then it was time to head off to Skyzone!  The kids just love this place, especially the dodge ball pit,  James will hardly play anywhere else!

 Everyone else loves the flip pit.

 After a few hours at Skyzone, it was off to Sushi!  The cooking tables are always a big hit with the kids!

 The birthday boy gets to wear the weird Asian mask thing...

 Then we went to the zoo.  James was the photographer for the rest of the day.  He loved taking pictures of the animals.

 The tiger reminded us of Piper and how she likes to lay around the house.

 The zoo also had a carousel, train rides and camel rides.  It turn out better than we all expected!

 Finally it was time to head home for cake and presents.

 I got it!!  I really got it !! (an iPod)

 I really hope I will get to have conversation with my son again!

Happy Birthday, little man!  I love you!

It's time to learn to ski.

I have been trying to water-ski for about 2 years now.  Wayland is determined to get me up.  But first, the kids have to learn--and they all did!!!

 What???!! I'm doing it before my mom!!!

 Mrs. Cool has no problems.

 

 LOVED IT!!

  

Trefor is so happy we got James up!

  

Now that the kids have ALL done it, I have no choice, but to try again.  And again.  And again... 

 I think my face shows how much I am loving this (NOT)!

 OMG, this is actually happening...I did it!!!  Whoo-hoo:))