Running Man

How impressionable are young minds! Kyler has caught the running bug after watching daddy literally run from home (for exercise!) So we signed him up for a couple kid fun runs. He insisted on having a cut-off shirt like daddy so I got the scissors out and now he has a running uniform for the events.

In training at the track.

First race ever... The 4th of July Panther Prowl
(I can't believe how proud I was watching my little man. His legs just kept going the whole 1/2 mile with a big smile on his face!)

Showing off his hardware (3rd place in the 4-year and under division)

The Myer Lake Pirate Kid Fun Run
(Aunt Rach's Vision)

His next scheduled race is this weekend at the NBFF:)

Busy Days!!!

July has been a whirlwind! We've been making lots of fun family memories, but I am finding it hard not to use any spare moment to do anything but rest up after so much action. I'm going to try to catch up on what our two little rascals have been up to.

Day with the Dempkeys

We had a nice Sunday afternoon with the Dempkey clan. Jason and John went golfing at the Meadows while Kyler and Jackson hit the Dempkey Links. The kids found plenty of other activities to keep them busy while I got to visit with Allison.



The boys did take a short time out to relax...

while Lily introduced Taylor to a "big girl" cup:)

It was a great day! Thanks, Dempkeys!

Sunny Days

It finally feels like summer! So we spent the other morning outside playing until nap time. Taylor got to explore all new sorts of fun. The sandbox, inflatable pool and sprinkler were some of the new experiences Kyler happily introduced her to. She particularly seemed to enjoy the sand, taste and all!

A Long, Loud Night

Taylor had a rough night so I decided to try ear plugs since our rooms are close enough to be considered one (it didn't work). But Kyler found them on my nightstand the next morning and knew just what to do with them... sort of.

Frankenstein's Little Monster

Taylor thought it was as amusing as I did!

Surviving South Haven

We headed off on our second camping trip last week. We went south and had a few great days with Grammy and Grandpa Stro and a couple rainy days (accompanied by high winds and lightning). The last two days were even electricity free... too rustic for my taste. Taylor did great at night, even through the thunderstorms when I thought our trailer was going to tip over or a tree limb was going to crash down on us. Kyler is in his element in the great outdoors. Another fun family memory!

Swimming Lessons

Kyler wrapped up his 7-day swim class last Tuesday. Grandpa Stro and I were tag-teaming to take Kyler the first 6 days. On the last day of class, Kyler got to have free time. This was his favorite day by far. He wasn't really into "kicking and scooping" like his instructors suggested, so free time with daddy was the best!