Happy Birthday me!

For my birthday, my sister and I had special plans to do something special for our significant others.  So, I went to Detroit for the weekend and had a great time!  All dressed up:)

 

 Lovisa's boyfriend made me a spectacular birthday dinner (menu included) and really made me feel special!

I really had a wonderful time!

First Day of School!!!

The day that moms across the world are dying for-the first day of school!!!

 My kindergartner! She is so happy to be a part of the crew!

I loved the peace and quiet!

Happy Birthday Brennen!

 WE had a breakfast party for Brennen and then headed off to Arnold's Park for the Day!  No pictures of that though...

Eleven-WOW!

 For James' birthday, we went to Wild Water West (Maria, we have to go here next time you are in the States).  I did not get any pictures because I was wet the whole time, but the kids had so much fun!  Then we headed out for Japanese for dinner.  The kids always have so much fun there!

 I think this is my favorite picture of the summer!

 Getting the mask for the birthday celebration!

 And Trefor takes a turn...

Zones swim meet

 Skylar and I went to Minneapolis with her good friend Avery to watch her swim at the Zones swim meet.  Grandma bought Skylar and I matching PJ's for our girls weekend.

 After a morning of swimming, we went to Mall of America for rides, shopping and food!

A week at The Cottage in Lake Michigan

After another relaxing week at home, we head off to Michigan to visit Matt and Katie at The Cottage.  Everyday, was pretty much a variation of the same theme!  Play in the lake:)

 

 A small break from the lake for some blueberry picking!

 

 Back to the lake:)

 Skylar played in the waves for HOURS at a time!

 The kids loved boogie boarding!

 Another break from the lake!