Zoie's Summer

Zo's summer started with a "tea party" at school with all of her new friends and hasn't stopped since. She has played through multiple play dates, slumber parties, learning to ride a bike without training wheels, showing a lamb at the fair and learning to swim! Oddly enough, Ryan and I are busier than ever but our kiddos have really enjoyed having great friends who include them in fun events. The kids had a nanny come to the house a few days a week all summer who has grown to be part of our family. Maddy leaves for Iowa State next Tuesday and although we are so proud of her and wish her well, we will all miss her dearly. The crazy expensive cowboy boots for the lamb showing were Maddy's idea.....I think she speaks Zoie language sometimes!

p.s......she also lost 2 teeth in 2 days. She even pulled them herself. The tooth fairy brought her a dollar bill for each tooth and then my sisters called to harass me....apparently the tooth fairy brings substantially more money these days???

Kai-Man

No, I didn't forget how to blog....life has just been insane lately. I have some making up to do so here are a few summer pics for Kai-man who is now 22 months old. He chatters ALL the time, follows his sis around and generally lives life with a smile. He loves running around in his cowboy boots, which obviously don't fit, but are a hand-me-down from Ryan's lil bro Brennen (and who, by the way, just turned 15 in May).

Saying "cheese" in momma's running hat.