Bear Wrestling

Apparently Taylor enjoys roughhousing with Kyler more than I thought. Since he was away this morning she found someone else to fill in.

Baby on Board

After a fun weekend of camping, we headed home for naps and showers and then were off to another graduation party (Kyler has enjoyed the season... he inherited my love of cake!) Next stop was Grandma and Grandpa Kuip's to borrow the boat. Taylor took her first boat ride and seemed to really enjoy it. Us ladies also enjoyed watching the boys play in the water. It was a nice day, but still not warm enough for our bodies to touch that water!

Taylor enjoyed the swing while daddy and Kyler covered the boat.

Maiden Voyage

We kicked-off our camping season this weekend and had a blast! We joined Grandpa and Grandma T and the kids as well as Aunt Sherry, her kids and Chad and Angel for our 2nd annual trip. I was a little nervous taking Taylor being her first time sleeping in a trailer. She had a lot of fun being cuddled by the girls. But the first night was a nightmare. We accidentally woke her when we went to came in for bed and the three of us barely sleep from midnight to 5am when she awoke for the day. Kyler woke just 30 minutes later and our morning began with some dvd's and coffee with Grandpa in the trailer. Kyler was in costume by 7 as you can see:)

Kyler had so much fun playing with the girls. He went to the playground, pool and bike rides like one of the big kids. During one of the rare moments of down-time, Kyler and Britlynn read a story to Taylor.

Saturday at the campground they do a hayride for the kids. Kyler was a little apprehensive at first, but he quickly got the hang of it once they stopped by one friendly campsite and got to pick out candy.

I worried about how he would handle "Scream Hill" but as you can see from his before and during face he enjoyed it!

Home Sweet Home

About a year and a half ago we started doing some remodeling to our house. We made some big changes to the outside, but some of the details had to wait. This spring we finally put some landscaping in front of the house. We waited patiently until after the frost season to have it put in and Tuesday was the big day. So... last night after the kids were sound asleep I spent a good hour outside watering each new plant as I was directed. Then as the sun set and things started to get cold outside, Jason announces there is a frost advisory. So... now we are outside at 10:30pm for a good 10 minutes covering plants up. We are considering returning everything:)

A little ridiculous?!

What a Weekend

It was so nice to have a long and beautiful weekend to enjoy. We opted out of our typical Memorial Day weekend camping trip and headed out for some day-trip fun. Kyler and Grandpa Stro enjoyed the inflatables as Taylor and Grammy looked on. It made for a nice and relaxing afternoon for Jason and I.

Kyler really wanted to get a tatto. As the lady airbrushed Tigger onto his forearm we began to question our parenting... Are we setting ourselves up for some teenage tat trouble?

A Trailer for Two

We were blessed with another beautiful day and had to break Taylor into one of our favorite warm-weather activities... biking! I loaded the two into the trailer and away we went down the driveway. Down and back twice was all Taylor could take, but she was all smiles before we took off. I guess our trips to the Swirl will have to be by car this year.

A Smiley Six Months

I can't believe it, but our little Taylor is 6 months old.

My, how she's grown!