Weekend Wrap-Up

We are trying to squeeze every last bit of fun into this summer that we can! 

Had an impromptu lunch pizza party last Thursday with friends.  These boys had the best time playing Nerf guns together.

Meanwhile the birthday girls opened their gifts.

And I ran across a few more hilariously awesome photos from the party night.

Kylee's friend had a sleepover, two nights in a row, I might add!

Then we went to the Ledges with her family! The kids had the best time catching minnows.

And splashing in the water.

And finding a little baby snake.  Eek!!! Kase is keeping a close eye on it.

We loved spending the day outdoors.  It was so, so nice out.

So nice, in fact, that we decided to head to the Iowa State Fair later that day!

We hit all the major things: Butter cow, big boar, big bull, Varied Industries building...and food.  Lots of food.

My city kids did not appreciate the smell near the baby pigs.

Kael is always up for a funny photo.

We were too!

The tenderloins are my kids' favorite at the fair.

Kent was a little underwhelmed with his pork leg, but happy to have tried something new.

We stopped to let the kids play at the park while Kent and I listened to The Nadas play at the free stage.  We kept our eyes on the kids but of course, Kase managed to sneak away- we found him happily playing in the fountains and completely soaked!

Kylee always finds a friend wherever she goes.  

It was a great night!

Saturday we spent most of the day just getting stuff done and hanging around the house.  Later in the afternoon we went to the pool and ran into some friends.  After coming home and making pizza, Kent and Kylee went fishing.

Sunday after church Kent's parents came down and brought lunch.  It was nice to catch up with them. Then we all visited Kyle and Julia at their new house and were so excited to see all the progress they've made! Their house looks great.  Made a few stops on the way home then the kids spent the afternoon playing with friends.  It was another great weekend! So sad that next weekend is our last official summer weekend already!!!