T-Ball

T-Ball season is already over for another year.  Check out my little man below.

Winter Fun +

Guess I know what the kids would like for the next gift. Do they sell MP3 players for kids that only goes a certain volume? Would be nice to get them something like that.

Carlee and Jay playing on the floor.

Time to get ready and go snowmobiling for the day.

Just us

me

Jay reading the map

I had to stop and take a picture because the trail was beautiful.

Stopping to enjoy a little scenery.

This is Jay, who sat there voluntarily.  :-)

Justin and Carter, going on a short ride around the house.

And of course, Carlee wanted to go too so Daddy decided to take her.

The kids made "something" out of Jay's printer box.

It's Carter's turn to go snowmobiling with Daddy.

Filling up on gas for a fun trip with Daddy.

He really is smiling.  :-)

Carter riding with Justin.

Stopping to eat.

Carter just looks so adorable here.  He is wearing my helmet, so it's a little big for him, but he's just so darn cute.

Aiden's birthday party.

Carlee and Jay at the party.

I actually was able to get a picture of the boys, even though they're both occupied doing something different.

Carlee playing in the snow.

Carter had dug out a small area to sit in and I caught them sitting in there.

King of the Hill

Love this picture of them.

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 This is a 20 second clip of Carlee realizing she can use the harmonica.  It's sweet!

Catchin' Up

Kids cooling off on a very HOT day!















So easy to fall behind….

T-Ball ended towards the end of July.  Here are the last pictures from his last game.  Game day was more hectic than usual.  I searched the house for about 2 hours for his team shirt…..couldn’t find it anywhere.  I thought I was going crazy!  The following day, Carter found it; he stuffed it in his M&M lunch box and forgot about it.  I will not forget that hiding spot from now on!  T-Ball family night was lots of fun for the kids.  They had a fire truck and a police car set up.  The kids were allowed to walk through the fire truck and even use the hose (of course with help of a fire fighter).  They sat in the cop car, both front seat and back.  (I hope that’s the last time I see Carter back there….lol)  The big surprise was the medic helicopter that flew in!  That was a sight for all of us.  The kids were allowed to look in briefly, but it was very cool!!  (Sorry forgot my camera that night!!)

Carter "smokin" the ball.

Carlee staying occupied during the game.
Can you tell she just finished her blue ring pop?

Carter & Kali fighting over the ball, as usual.

Carter and his Urban Construction teammates

Clip of Carter's last hit of the season.  Proud of him!!
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Carter wasn’t the only one who gained a friend from T-Ball.  Carlee and I also made friends.  We ended up at a playdate about a week ago.  The kids had a blast!  They probably ate them out of popsicles, but they all seemed to get along and have a good time.  Check out the pictures and video below.  Thanks Tracy, Aiden & Taelyn!!  Hope we can do it again!

Carter on the slip-n-slide

Carter & Aiden having fun in the pool.  Aiden is seeing how low he can go without getting water in his mouth.

Carlee and her new gal pal, Taelyn

This one will definitely go in the senior year slideshow.  So nice for Carlee to have another girl to hang out with. 

Carter - Aiden - Carlee - Taelyn

Just havin' fun!

Video clip of Carter sliding
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Call me an old fogy, but I jumped at the opportunity to go see the Beach Boys at Wisconsin Valley Fair.  I had a great time with my MIL and her friends!  See the pictures below.

Rhonda & I enjoying ourselves during the Beach Boys concert

Beach Boys

Beach Boys

Beach Boys





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We finally decided to camp a weekend this year!  It seems that the summer has slipped away without realizing it, as usual.  Decided to take the camper and head north.  We ended up in Ladysmith and found a cozy campground there.  Our camper buddies from pre-children days, Brent & Missy, brought their camper too so Carter got to play with Brock, and also with the extra 2 kids they had for the weekend (Brady & Amber).  The rain came on Saturday afternoon, but the kids made the best of it and ran through the grass where big rain puddles accumulated.  It made me remember the days when my sister and I did the same thing.  After a big rain fall, our yard always seemed to gather into a pond and we loved sliding on our rear ends!  Ahhh, the days when life was so simple and there weren’t any cares in the world…

Brady, Carter & Amber at Splash Adventure

Who can run through without getting wet from Brady splashing?

Carlee and Brady

Brady helping Carlee through the water
how sweet.....

Frog Hunting

frogs that the kids caught

Brady & Carter playing in the dirt

Missy & Carlee

Missy, Brent, Jay, me
Brock, Brady, Carter, Amber, Carlee

All the kiddos
Carter, Brady, Amber
Carlee, Brock

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This one is kind of blurry, but Carter was so proud that he took it.  :)

My 3 favorites

us

Cutie pie hanging out waiting to get her jammies on

Carter and Carlee having a sweet sibling moment