Brynn loves her cucumber plant from school. She counted how many cucumbers she had on there. 42!
Our Stake Relief Society had a High Adventure for a few days. It was so much fun to camp, be with the sisters, and relax.
We went on a 25 mile bike ride. We had perfect weather. We also got to kayak for 4 hours. I was with great company!
The kids did our neighborhood annual triathlon. Kam won the race.
We feel so blessed to be in such a great neighborhood.
Rhonda had us over to try out her new paddle boat.
Rachael and I had fun taking the kids to the county fair.
The kids loved all the animals and free stuff. We haven't been in a few years so it was a treat to go again.
Kam enjoying his bike ride with his friends.
We biked 8 miles to get a treat at Duncan Donuts. That was worth it!
All summer long we had the blessing to watch many different dogs and cats. Sailor loves hanging out with the kiddos. She's such a happy dog.
Ashleigh did a little station in our backyard of face painting. She is so creative.
Here are some of the things we could choose from .
I chose this!
We went to the library for craft day. All the kids made different kinds of bracelets.
Bowling is always fun.
We went bowling with our neighbors on a rainy day.
Off to the root beer stand we go.
I had a groupon for the hot tub so we enjoyed it when it was raining outside.
Downtown Museum
Kam wanted to do another camp this summer so he paid his own way for fishing camp with his friend Justin.
Kam is just about done with all his patches for his eagle. This was a scout camp over night to finish up his astronomy merit badge and his hiking merit badge.
We went on a road trip for a week to visit friends. Our first stop on the way was the Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois. What an awesome spirit there. We loved running into missionaries there too.
Dress up time.
Soldiers in the old state capitol.
We toured the old state capitol when Abe Lincoln was senator.
We got to tour Abe Lincolns home that he lived in for 25 years. It was a bit muggy and hot that day.
Smile!
Kam decided to stay home on this trip. He was able to hang out with friends and dad.
Abe Lincoln's memorial.
We loved swimming in the Michalek's community pool several times.
Andrew loves to make cookies with Valerie.
The City Museum was such a cool place to explore.
I sure miss my friend Valerie. I wish she didn't have to move.
Larisa saved the day as she played with the kids. They love her.
Ash volunteered in the magic show.
Go Connor!
Love the famous frozen custard of St. Louis.
There are 250 cakes all around St. Louis this year to celebrate the 250 years of St. Louis.
Another fun stop trying the famous Gooie buttercake.
We tried the famous thin crust pizza.
I loved going to the temple one evening with Valerie.
While we were gone Kevin got wet with the youth at church.
Zoo time.
We loved this sea lion. It was so friendly.
Art Museum of St. Louis. The kids didn't last too long but it was fun to see.
We found 5 of the 250 cakes while we were there.
Waiting for the dog show to start.
Hay Ride
We loved the arch.
The kids were afraid the doors were going to lock with me outside of it.
Up at the top. Great view.
Yummy waffles at Lindsey's house
Jelly Belly tour
We sure loved the free jelly bellies at the end.
Park time
We miss the Parkers.
One last stop at the Paradise Home. We had just enough time to eat dinner and play in the water to cool off.
Kam loved his week. He fished and played all day long with no noise:)
