Tasty Summer

Marshmallows. Campfire roasted marshmallows. A tasty summer treat.

The smoke.

Owen kept wanting to cook his marshmallow in it.

Lilly was enamored by it. She kept waving her arms and talking to it in excitement. (I wish I got a picture of it)

She loved her little treat too. Even though it wasn't cooked over the campfire, she was a happy camper.

Day at the Lake

A few days ago, Jimmy was going to be gone all day and evening. So to break up our day, we took a day trip to a lake in Warsaw with some friends. It was a perfect day! Perfect weather, perfect water temperature, perfect picnic area, perfect beach area...it was great!

Both Own and Lilly were not sure of the water at first. Owen warmed up pretty quick and was a little fish in no time--jumping off the pier (for me to catch him or into 4 inch deep water), running into the water at high speed, floating in his little inner tube, and testing out water wings. He had a blast.

Getting ready to jump!

While the life guards called a "safety break," we took the opportunity to refuel with a snack.

Lilly, on the other hand, did not warm up to the idea of the lake and sand by the end of the afternoon. She did make some strides. But was sure to let me know that she preferred to be in my arms than anywhere else...which is a.ok with mommy :)

A time for everything

Sunday was a big day for these tuckered out boys. Jimmy led worship and preached his first sermon at church in the morning. Then we piled in the van and headed to a family reunion for the afternoon. It was so nice to see cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. When we returned home, this is where the two boys spent the rest of the evening. Owen, who NEVER sits still, stayed on the couch all night with a 104 degree temp. They are both still recouping today.

This is the most this girl has every enjoyed a swing! She sat there going back and forth forever! Before today, she has acted a little timid of playground swings. But today was the day she decided to love them.

In Sad Shape

Poor guy. In the past two days he's gotten hit between the eyes by the end of a fooz ball rod, and then knocked on the eyebrow from pulling on the cord of the wireless router and making it fall. He looks like he's in rough shape.