Saturday, August 8, 2009

Summer Fun

We have had a really busy summer.  I can't believe school is about to start in a couple of weeks. Luke had football camp in Dallas for a week.  We stayed with Trey's parents and had a lot of fun swimming in their new pool.  Jarrett, Leslie, and Noah were also able to join us for the week.  It was really nice to spend time with family and get the cousins together.  We came home for a couple of day and then we were off to North Dakota to visit my family.  We were there for a couple of weeks and the time flew by.  Mom and I did a lot of biking in the evenings.  The weather was so nice and cool.  We had to go to the farm and check out the fields and say hi to Kelli.  Luke loved running around looking at everything and Josh wanted to sit in the truck because the tall grass was itchy.  We also took the boys out to the Air Force Base for Northern Neighbor's Day.  We were able to go through the planes, tanks, and hummers.  We watched the air show and the parachuters.  That same day Brian also had his annual Backyard Blowout.  The kids had a blast in the jumpy and playing in the yard.  Brian was at the grill making his  brats which were awesome as usual.  We travel to Carrington one day for a picnic with my uncles Butch and Rick and their families.  We had a really nice time grilling and visiting.  It was nice to see everyone.  The kids favorite was probably the fair.  We also took a trip to the lake to spend the day.  We went on a pontoon ride and Luke went tubbing.  The best part of the trip was getting to spend time with family and seeing my niece and nephew.  The boys really had a good time with them.  We celebrated Grandma's birthday early before we left.  

Luke at football camp

Luke with Jay Novacek - retired Dallas Cowboy player

Noah, Luke, and Josh - 4th of July

Luke love watermellon

Noah, Josh, and Luke helping cut 
down some trees




Noah and Josh playing in the pool


Hanging out with Oma at the pool





Those hotdog look done Grandpa



Cousins are the BEST!  Luke, Tylar,
Josh, and Brett
Granpa's canola field

Story time - If You Give a Mouse
a Cookie

Maybe I will be a pilot

Northern Neighbor's Day



All I need is my parachute

Brett is not afraid of the water!


Water gun fun

The master of the grill



Like my batman tatoo

Grandma & Grandpa with all the grandkids


Playing hockey in the garage


Brett sure loved Aunt Jenny's cupcakes

playing at the splash pad


Tylar is trying to warm up in the sun

Oops!

Best buds!

Riding on the Trinity Float in the State Fair Parade

Can I eat the candy instead of 
throwing it to the kids

Love Grandma's brownies

Roasting hotdogs with Uncle Brian

Hanging on Aunt Sarah at the picnic

Luke is making sure the grilling
is coming along

Road trip to the lake

Josh loved the boat ride but didn't
want to go tubbing

Woohoo!

Fishing with Grandpa at the fair






Happy Early Birthday Grandma