Marching Band Competition

Skylar had her last marching band competition today.  They performed well and received a one (I'm told by people who know something about music that this is good) and were very happy with how they did.

Pumpkinland 2017

 You can't have Halloween without pumpkins and a trip to Pumpkinland.  The older kids had a race through the large corn maze (Skylar and Hannah won), while Charlotta and I did the animals and the small corn maze.

 Then it was time to pick our pumpkins out.

 We are all happy with our choices!

Ironman Wisconsin

For my 40th birthday, I wanted to celebrate by doing an Ironman.  That means JT gave me time to train without complaining, 100% support, encouragement when I wanted to quit, a lot of taking care of the kids and so on.  It was an amazing experience.

 

 

Thank you Papa for letting me achieve my dream!

Back to school!

Another Birthday Boy

We spent the day at Skyzone, then had a party for my littlest guy,  Lot you lots, Brenneman.  For some reason, he really wanted rainbow poop.

 Serious stuff here!

Benbow week at the lake!

 We have to get the annual dock photo.  I'm not sure which is the best?? 

 But Liz made me laugh the hardest in this one!

 Working till the last ray of sunshine is gone.

 Never buy one of these balls!  Each pentagon had to be blown up on its own.

Another teenager!

Hard to imagine that James is 13!  We had one day at home, then we had to rush up to the lake for my annual Benbow week at the lake.  Kicking off the week-James' birthday.  We went to Wild Water West for the day, but I only got one picture because everyone else was running around.

 

 I love you little man!