a campin' we did go...

At the beginning of August we made a camping trip to Gogebic with Corey's parents. It was church camping weekend so there were quite a few others around, too!

We pitched our tent and enjoyed our time, busy kids, early mornings and all.

 Corey and Kael out fishing in the Kayak

 What a gorgeous site right on the lake! Too bad the weather wasn't a bit warmer for swimming!

Games with Grandma!

Lil ragamuffin playing in the dirt...

Kael and his buddy Gwen spent lots of time collecting (dead?) crayfish. 

I love camping but haven't been much up for it the past few years. I keep telling Corey I can't wait until the kids are a bit older then I will get back into it again! With busy little ones I think once a year is working out good for us...

for now ;)

skydiving

When my brother Matt was here at the end of July for about a week & him and Corey decided to go skydiving. They found a place in Superior, WI (about an hour from here, right across the bridge from Duluth).

 It was Matts second time going skydiving, and Coreys first. Corey said it was so nerve wracking heading up in the plane and then having to jump out that door...

...but the thrill was totally worth it!!!

Skydiving is on my bucket list...
**sigh** someday...

4th of July at Hermits Cove

We spent a long weekend up at my Grandma's camp for the 4th of July. We had absolutely gorgeous weather and really enjoyed our vacation! Lots of walks on the beach, swimming, sauna swimming and campfires on the beach! Keith and Katie stayed as well so it was awesome to see them and the kids had fun with their cousins. Ryan and Lanette came to visit a few times as well!

Kenton and Audrina absolutely love baby Isabel she is such a sweetheart!

 

 Kenton, Maddie, Bennett & Kael

 Thee most perfect summer nights are here...
Seriously what more could you ask for!?

 We stayed up late after the kids were in bed each night enjoying the fire on the beach and awesome company.

We had thoughts of heading to Copper Harbor fireworks but ended up staying at the beach and doing a few of our own fireworks. Corey and I had picked up some decent fireworks in Wisconsin and the kids enjoyed sparklers!

Audrina and Kiersten

Tars and Audiloo

um, hi!?

It's been a busy summer!
It's time for picture overload the next few days so I can catch my blog up.

Some June fun...

"I a big girl!" So obviously she can dress herself... 

Kael played tball from the beginning of June through July. He was so. cute! It was adorable watching all the 5 and 6 year olds swinging at the ball and running bases!

There was a lot of standing around and kids not sure what was going on or where the ball even was. Too funny!

 

Making yummy homemade pizzas! The kids usually devour theirs when they're able to put their own together...

 Someone found a pan of brownies and had about quarter of a pan eaten before Mom found him!

jj