Summer Fun

Our summer is about to come to an end with Ben starting another year of preschool right after labor day. So I thought I would do a post of a few of our summer activities. Just recently, my parents traveled to Sturgis with a group of friends, and on their way back home, they stopped by for a couple of days to visit. The kids were delighted because they got Papa to take them for motorcycle rides. Maddie did a lot of begging Papa everytime they went outside. So he gave them both one last ride right before they headed back home to Kansas.

Ben is big enough now to ride alone with Papa. His feet his the pegs, which is good. Maybe we should invest in a motorcycle helmet instead of a bicycle helmet! Maddie patiently waiting her turn with Nana.

Another activity this summer, was Ben took swimming lessons for the first time. He did really well. He sure isn't scared of as many things now. He goes down the big swirly slide all by himself, and he has jumped off the board a few times, as long is someone is there to help him.

There was a lot of swimming or playing in water this summer as it was hot. One day I found this when I went outside. Maddie had taken her snack and lawnchair and climbed in their little pool to cool off. So Ben joined her!

Ben also got to play T-ball for the first time this summer. There were only 6 games, but that was enough. It was fun to watch...ready for there to be more coordination and maybe a big more practicing on our part!

One other things we did for Maddie's birthday was to go to Lincoln to the Children's Zoo. We invited Grandma Carol to go along with us. We had a great time. They enjoyed seeing all the animals, and even got to ride the train when we were done.

More swimming pictures of Maddie:

Playing in a sprinkler that Nana sent to the kids.

What a great summer! Hopefully we'll have lots of beautiful weather yet to enjoy the outdoors!