Webcam with Great-Grandmom

The kids' great grandmother (Dave's maternal grandmother) lives out in Iowa, so its a little tough to get in visits. So every week, Grandmom gets on the webcam and "visits" with Great-Grandmom and Great Aunt Darlene. This time the kids were able to join is and wish their Great-Grandmother a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY "in person"!

TOP 5 Reasons we love summer: #4 SLIP-N-SLIDE

It's my favorite time of year...SUMMER! We really don't have much planned this year except to keep the kids' busy, karate lessons, lacrosse clinic, soccer camp and to spend time as a family. I am taking classes which unfortunately keeps me way busier than I would like to be and inside more than I care to be. Its already been a month into the kids vacation and we still have so much to do to be ready for summer (yes, I am well aware that it is July). We have yet to set up the little above ground pool for the kids, there is no sand in the sandbox, and Dave has yet to actually mow the lawn on a consistent basis, making playtime in the back yard more of a hassle than fun. Whatever happened to the lazy days of summer? I have a feeling though with July and my classes starting to come to a close, maybe we will be able to relax a little.

Anyway, in the meantime, here is our #4 REASON WE LOVE SUMMER...

SLIP-N-SLIDE

Top 5 Reasons we love summer: #5 ICE CREAM

Snip! Snip!

Mama's little monkey got a haircut! Thanks Nana!

Celebrate!

Last weekend was a big weekend for the OO Clan --  we celebrated Grandmom's birthday, our anniversary, Father's Day and Uncle Dan's Homecoming. The festivities took place at Dave's parents complete with delicious food, fun in the sprinkler and fireworks! Check out this amazing cake that Grandmom had made for the special event.

Happiest Father's Day!

Happiest Father's Day to my amazing husband!The kids have the best father they could ever ask for!

(These super cute shirts are courtesy of my mother-in-law, Bonnie!)

School's out for SUMMER!

Hanging out in the yard with the kids! The picture above tells it all...Keegan and Joey just wanting to "hurry up" and play in the sprinkler, Rowan trying to grab Riley and Riley trying to get away from Rowan). I'm looking forward to summer with this motley crew!