Lake Chip and Okee Dokee

Last weekend we visited Mimi, Bumpa, AND auntie Mandi and uncle Silly (Brad). A great time was had by all. The kids played in Lake Chip, rode the tire swing, playing with everyone and even ate some Lake Chip fish courtesy of uncle Brad.

Stop... Hammock time!


The girls loved their time swimming in Lake Chip. Floatie toys and noodles, what more could you ask for.


Even a paddle boat ride with mommy & daddy.


Today, we went to the Okee Dokee Brothers concert. Laura and Anna had a blast. If you are looking for some good family music, I'd recommend it.

Here's Anna doing "The Auctioneer" dance.


Anna dancing with daddy.


Laura was pretty much non-stop dancing for an hour. You really have to see it in action to believe it.


So, here's it in action.

Happy Independence Day

What an action-packed weekend! I think both Emily and I are exhausted just thinking about it.

On Friday night we decided to have our first family test campout. Laura was really excited and had a lot of fun, and Anna was bouncing off the tent walls for an hour. Eventually Anna crashed, then I dozed, but Laura couldn't quite fall asleep. The wind was really blowing that night and it caused the tent to constantly flap, as well as some folks nearby shooting off fireworks. After midnight we called it a night and moved the sleepout 50 feet to grandpa & grandma's spare bedroom.

Laura in the tent.


On the 4th, we went to the zoo for a distraction, and it wasn't busy, which was great. Usually when I am there on weekends it is shoulder to shoulder.

Laura trying her luck with the elusive walleyes.


Anna drove the outboard motor.


Watch out for the state bird.


Before the fireworks, the kids tried their first smores. Needless to say, they liked them.



Mmmm. Gooey.


Earlier in the week, all the cousins went for a family walk. Note - as you can see, Anna thinks she can do EVERYTHING the big kids do. She insisted on riding a bike.