July Recap

It's hard to believe another month has gone by, and tomorrow begins August.  August means the end of summer and back to school (ahh!).  As usual, July flew by as we kept busy about every week and weekend.  We took our vacation the week of the 4th and spent most of it at the lake with gorgeous weather.  We spent a lot of time on the boat, in the pool, eating frozen yogurt, and even got to watch Jungle Book at the Children's theatre.  Lincoln loved it all!

Soon after vacation, brought our first nephew...Braxxton! 

We also spent a majority of the next week at the Sioux County Fair.  Lincoln could never get sick of looking at all the animals, even if it was near 100 degrees.  Troy also had several cousins showing in the pig show, which we got to watch again this year.

Soon after the fair, Ragbrai came to town and brought nearly 25,000 extra bodies.  It was hot, like most of July, but seemed to go over well.  Living only a block from all the action, we definitely saw the overflow of so many extra people (and traffic!).  Lincoln was mesmerized by the hundreds of tents and bikes.

Lincoln got his "big boy" bed.  He doesn't stay in it all night yet, then again he didn't sleep all night in his crib either...it's hard to tell if the transition is a success.  At least he loves playing in it..

Here is our July in pictures:

 Lincoln and daddy in the pool over vacation.

 Big throw!

Swimming with mom..

 Ready...jump!  We did this, alot!

 At Treasure Village after the play.

 Catching some sun!

 Jumping...again.  He's too brave!

 Relaxing with my sister-in-law, Andrea.

 Troy's Uncle Greg took the boys out to go on a turtle hunt.

 On the boat for fireworks.

Happy 4th of July!

 Our little family :)

Lincoln made friends at the zoo in Sioux Falls.

Another favorite.

Lincoln and Aunt Courtney playing.

Lincoln vs. the goat at the County Fair

Monkey Tail!

Delicious!

"Cleaning" the pig, this is only the beginning of many years in show pigs I'm afraid!

My favorite little piggy!



Braxxton Joshua!

Two weeks ago today I finally became an auntie...and couldn't love that little peanut more!  We had anxiously been awaiting his arrival ever since they shared the news.  Braxxton Joshua is one lucky baby with 2 of the best parents and lots of others loving on him.  Lincoln loves talking about Braxxton, but seems to have no interest when he's actually in the same room.  I'm sure it won't be long before those 2 will be into trouble!

 Meeting little Braxxton for the first time!

 Such a little peanut!

 Aunt and Uncle :)

 Proud parents..

 Grandpa & Grandma with their two grandsons

 Lincoln reading to his cousin Braxxton.

 He sleeps...all the time (something Lincoln never caught on to)!

 Big yawn!

 Wide awake, love those little eyes!

 My sisters and I

June Recap

June flew by way too fast, needless to say I didn't get around to updating the blog much...at all.  We spent a majority of the month at the pool, riding bike, watching baseball and softball games, and spending weekends at the lake.  I even finished 3 books, and am started on my 4th!  

At the end of the month, Lincoln had to say goodbye to one of his daycare ladies, Brenda.  She recently decided to make a change and take on more hours at the local preschool.  As we are very excited and happy for her, we are going to miss her like crazy!  Lincoln adored her and her family, and will always have a special place in his heart for "Benda".  He will be starting his new daycare this coming week, someone I have heard equally great things about!

Here is a June recap!

 Summer Celebration 2012- After Troy's WOW (Wellness on Wheels) bike ride

 Play on the inflatables during Summer Celebration

 He loved it!

 Petting zoo...another hit!

 Watching the parade...hot, tired, and intrigued!

One of many "prizes" from the parade.

 Amber and Josh came up for a day to boat with us, we were hoping to put her into labor...but no luck :)

Camp fire

 Jumping off the boat, he is much braver now...almost too brave!

 Troy and I on the boat

Our little fish!