Grandpa Mike Visit

Grandpa Mike came to visit last weekend. We had a fun time and hope he did too! Here are a few highlights!

Lightsaber battles before church!

Baseball at the park

Swinging

Sadie got in on the baseball too!

Lattin's for fritters and feeding goats!

Pool Days

Since the beginning of July we have been able to spend quite a few days at the pool this summer with friends. To me that is what summer is all about! Connor has become a very good swimmer and I really don't have to worry about him at all. Sadie is much more comfortable than she used to be and is pretty independent with her tube on. She also enjoys snacking and laying out poolside. Hopefully we'll have some more good days at the pool before the summer is over!

Still Waiting...and a few thoughts on this pregnancy

So my due date was on Monday August 2nd, and although my body is totally prepared, I guess this baby girl is quite content where she is now! I really can't complain too much, because this has been my easiest pregnancy so far. I was not very sick, just tired my first trimester, second trimester I felt great and was able to continue working out like normal. About half way through my third trimester, I cut my working out down to mostly just walking, but still went for a long one this morning with Cooper and felt fine. I haven't had very many cravings, except for lots of ice cream and fruity/gummy candy-but that's pretty much normal for me. Sadie and Connor have been pretty precious throughout my pregnancy. Sadie was the announcer to most of our friends and family that I was pregnant. I guess that is what I get for telling a 2 and a half year old! Connor has been such a little gentleman-always trying to not have me lift or bend or run if I don't need to. (Although a couple of days ago, he wanted me to jump on the trampoline, and I declined. He said, " You are going to be a lot more fun again when that baby comes out!") Sadie and Connor both kiss and hug the baby (my belly) and tell her that they love her multiple times a day. Sadie has gone back and forth about wanting to be a "big sister" or not. She has asked a lot of questions like, "When I'm a big sister... will I still fit in my car seat? or will my clothes still fit? or will I still have my stuffed animals?" I can tell her wheels are turning and she is trying to process the whole thing. Connor just talks about wanting to see her. I think he is genuinely excited, but a big reason for that is having Uncle Lance and Grandma and Grandpa come, as well as have Dad home for 6 weeks! Ryan can't wait for his "vacation" and we are so grateful he gets to be home for so long...but I'll also be curious to see how quickly he gets sick of us and is counting down until he goes back to work. :) Still no name for this little angel. We have really struggled this time. We may just have to see her and try out a few before we decide for sure! Hopefully it will be sooner than later! We'll be sure to update when she does arrive!

Backyard Camping with Dad

We were supposed to go camping with several families at a church camp a couple of hours away this weekend. It is a really neat camp with horses and a water slide. I wanted to go because I felt like it was our last chance for a while and our kids are at such a fun age to camp. Ryan and my midwife talked some sense into me. It was extremely hot and I am only 3 and a half weeks away from my due date and probably not the best idea. So we went with plan B and set up camp in the backyard. The kids could not have been happier. Connor even told Grandma, " I can go in and use a clean potty instead of a yucky camping one!" They watched movies and ate treats in the tent, got glow sticks, and played with dad. I went inside to sleep and fully expected one of the kids to end up inside with me, but they all slept through the night until 8am! We had chocolate chip muffins for breakfast to top of the fun!

Sadie ready to sleep! (she actually talked and talked until almost midnight!)

Cooper got his own room in the tent!

What a good Dad!

Pool Party

We had some hot days last week-90's so we broke out the backyard pool. Ryan even got in on the fun!

Sadie doesn't like to keep clothes on when we are in the backyard!

Best Friends! (sometimes)

Strawberry Picking!

I've always wanted to bring the kids strawberry picking at our local Spooner Farm, but have always ended up buying them from the stand already picked. This year I thought both kids would enjoy it and they did! I still have freezer jam from last year so we picked just enough to eat on this week. They really are soooo much tastier than from the store. Connor said they tasted like candy! They both ate about a pound on the way home. One of the perks of living in the northwest-delicious berries!

Another Day at the Zoo

After the movie, we met our good friend's the Cammack's at our favorite spot-Elephant's Deli for lunch. Then we headed to the zoo. We saw some animals and enjoyed playing and eating elephant ears for our treat! Definately a fun filled day in Portland!

Olivia, Sadie, and Zach

Thomas and Connor

Bear Hugs!