Broken down in Iowa

But playing at the park while Robb makes parts.

The slide is huge but we all went down. Now the kids made a friend so I'm sitting at a bench like a grown up.

Back on the road

After a very much needed break we are back on the road. Over half way to south bend!!

We found a perfect family park last night. We swam, played in the pool, kids played at the playground, had a lovely chili dinner, played a new board game (thanks aunt Bretta, it is a really good one!!!) and finally slept. (well most of us anyway)

This morning there was more playground, pancakes and sausage, SHOWERS, mini golf, yoga, vacuuming, tank cleaning (yea for clean water!!) and we are like new people this leg of the trip!

The kids loved the pigeon coop!!

Forts

The kids are on a serious fort kick. They had to take down their third creation downstairs so lex and Robb could patch the holes in the ceiling (gas stoves don't just grow on their own.)
So they moved into their bedroom.
Hopefully I will get some better pictures tomorrow because it really is very cool!!!

Wild times

This is a very blurry pic of a fawn nursing its mom.

We also saw our first bear up here: a small black bear crossing the road.

And on the same drive a mommy turkey with 4 or 5 baby turkeys!

So very cool!!

Building

The coolest fort ever! They are planning to sleep in it tonight.

Company

On the beach leech!

Theory came out with us tonight.
And what an exciting night to do so;
A picnic, cannon balls, rescuing some stranded boaters and towing their boat to the doc!
Good times.

Perks

Of having to accompany mommy to the dentist: lunch out!

Another fun beach day!

And yes, Jillian decided to camp pee as I was snapping the picture?!

Looky looky

I can cook (y)
Sorry, hook reference.

We have gas!!
We went with a period look (mid 80's ) to keep with the house.

Happy day!!!

Nothing sweeter...

strawberries from the community garden!

And another

Fantastic day on the lake!

One for the board

This one should have been added!

And she floats

The beach leech is back in the Water. Oh happy day.

Guess who

Is out of the garage?!? ( which by the way was no small feet!!!)

Now to see if she floats ...

We are....

Playing cards, sewing, painting, reading on the hammock, and apparently still in the 4th of July spirit; notice the jammy choices?

We are getting into this summer thing: we went to Rogers after the beach yesterday!

Yes that is another yoga mat bag; I'm just beginning!!!

I promise some exciting pics this afternoon or tomorrow if our plans today come to fruition.

:)

Summer

Is here!

Stick 'em up

Look what grandma Liliane found:
Daddy and uncle Phil's old guns and holster. Bobby has "wanted this kind for so long; they're just the right style."

Look what I made!

A yoga mat bag!

Happy 4th

We are skipping the parade this year but are represented by our adorable nephew: who apparently likes cherries :)

Surfing

Well if I can't be there at least my board gets to have a ride.
What a kind and thoughtful brother I have....
Well, actually that part is true.