Playing catch up...

Cheers!

My adorable cousin Kate with her adorable baby Josephine

some of the cutie kids

My mom actually being allowed to operate an ATV with my cousin's son Nick -who authorized that??

Dave and Corinne - now and 50 years (actually 51 1/2) ago - Way to go!

It has been awhile since I posted anything new but we have been busy being busy.... Here are a series of posts of the latest and greatest - or the latest at least.... Earlier in June I was thrilled to be able to sneak away for four days to attend my Aunt and Uncle's 50th wedding celebration in Colorado. Lots of my cousins and all the Aunt's and Uncle's were able to make it and we had a wonderful time hanging out and catching up with each other. It was of course ironic that I was able to take a "getaway" from kids but wished they and Jim were there the whole time because they would have loved my cousin's ranch. Horse's, cabins. ATV's, incredible scenery. lots of other kids, great company, food and festivities, etc.... I managed to enjoy myself nonetheless - and Mr. Mom did a great job holding down the fort. Thanks

Summer swimming....

The kids are doing the summer "fun" swim team this year again and are loving it. It is laid back but fun and since they are in year round school they at least get a little swimming in. Emma missed the first meet since she was camping with her Girl Scout troop but Patrick was there and by the end was a little exhausted... as you can see.

Just call him Mr. Saxophone

Yes, Jack is wearing a swimshirt and goggles and watching the concert like that atop Jim's shoulders. Believe me you wouldn't have wanted to try to convince him otherwise either.... he is a fiesty one

Last week was the Spring Concert at Patrick's school and he got a chance to play in front of people for the first time. It was adorable hearing the beginning band play BINGO and some other tunes they have been "mastering". He has taken off and actually sounds good when he plays - much to our amazement and enjoyment! Way to go Patrick!

Mom & Daughter camping

getting ready to leave...

Emma taking her dog for a hike
Emma and friends trying out the rope swing

Emma and I went camping last weekend with a couple other moms & daughters from her girl scout troop and had a blast. Here are a few highlights...