Days of Summer

Nothing beats a popsicle on a hot summer's day!

Iowa State Fair

We took a trip to the Iowa State Fair where Cole got to see the lambs, horses, cows, pigs, etc. However, I think Cole's favorite part of the day was sampling all of the fair food.

Summer fun in Texas

We piled in the car and took a trip to Dallas in July. Yes, Texas in July.

Cole had great fun with his Texas cousins while learning how to swim in Aunt Beth's and Uncle Jon's pool. Dinner poolside finished out the evening and the smiles were a great indication of how much fun everyone had despite the heat.Cole, Michael, Evan, Avery, and Tanner

A trip to the Dallas Aquarium...

Cole loved watching the otters swim...

and he was fascinated by the peguins!

Cole decided to take his own timeout for a little snack.

Cole and Evan got to feed the baby Toucan's


This is one of twenty pictures as mom tried to get a 'good' picture of the boys. Obviously, I gave up.

No, this is not how we transport our children. Of all the toys in Tim and Lynda's house, the greatest fun was hiding in the dog's cage!

Bridges Bay

Cole had his first experience at the Bridges Bay waterpark in Okoboji this summer. It was impossible to get him out of the water at times unless it was to run up to the pirate on the wall to yell 'arrrrr!'

Ready for the Zoo

I think Cole is officially ready to visit the zoo this summer. Judge for yourself as he runs through his array of animal sounds. If anyone knows what an Octopus sounds like, give Cole a call.

Oh no! Mom's gone digital!

So, it's a few months late, but here is my first stab at a video montage!!! I love technology!

Mom's favorite pics

Okoboji

We spent a fabulous weekend up at Okoboji with many fun weekends to come. Too many adorable photo ops. Cole and his cousins Jack and Griffin loved the boat rides the best and playing chase on the deck.

' This is one very large bathtub.'

'I tell ya boys, the fish was the biggest thing you ever saw!'



Cole and Griffin

'Let me in!!'

'I couldn't be happier'

"Hello Boji!"

"Are the fish biting today?"

Peek-a-boo

Turtle, turtle

Nana Sally and a sleeping Griffin on the way to lunch.

Griffin decided a quick nap before lunch would do just fine.

Cole's in there somewhere; I promise.

Papa and the boys

Cole and Griffin

While Griffin's parents and Jack spent time at Disney with Mickey Mouse, Griffin got to spend some time with...

Cole.

Sorry Grif. Still, the boys had a ton of fun together playing ball and going for a wagon ride.

I think Griffin was having a Tom Cruise moment

...next time you're in Iowa

"What do you do in Iowa?" you might ask...Well, you attend the Iowa Crush Women's Professional Football game, of course!

Cole was a hit at the Iowa Crush game as he quickly caught on to the game and had a blast cheering and clapping with the crowd. Then, after the clapping he would give everyone around us high-fives.