Family Adventures, Part 1

Since we weren’t sure what temperament Levi would have, we left the summer wide open to just be spontaneous if the newborn would allow. Turns out he’s laid back, so we did lots of fun things this summer. 

Rode the Ferris wheel at Scheels. 

Created a zoo

Went to the Big Machines show at the library (a summer favorite)







Played in the sidewalk fountains (another favorite)

Explored Morrill Hall

“Now, where does Molly Chapman live?”

Went to a pool party that our pediatric dentist hosts for his clients (SUPER fun!)





Of course, Lewis found a bug. 

Created lots of things with Playmobil

And cuddled the baby brother!

What Elias Has Been Up To

He got hurt on the head and made me laugh sitting there so defeated, ice pack and all. 

We finally found sunglasses that stay on his tiny, flat nose!!! Of all places, we found them at the dentist office and he chose them as a prize after his visit. 

Grating zucchini for zucchini bread. 

He likes to have pictures taken of himself with Levi. 

He will always smile for a photo. 

Summer sweet corn is a favorite. 

Still very excited about his sunglasses. “Uncle Jeremy wears dem like dis.”

Teaching his baby, Sam, to swim. He took swimming lessons himself and didn’t love it. 

We finally found a toy bucket truck that was bigger than 12 inches! These are not easy to find, let me tell you. My mom and I searched all over, then Walmart ended up being the jackpot. 

Cuddling his baby brother, which is hard when your three month old brother is almost as big as you are. 

“Grandma, take a picture of me with da fly swatter.”

He and his brothers are all about Batman these days. Ask him to say “I’m Batman” in his Batman voice next time you see him. Hilarious. 

Greta’s 21st

My cousin Greta turned 21, and we celebrated! We started at the vineyard for some wine tasting. It was lovely. 

Greta’s favorite was Eden’s Blush. 




When Greta was four she would ask people’s ages by asking “What’s your numbah?” and we all found it hilarious. On her 13th birthday I made hats with that phrase on them, so I thought it was appropriate to bring it back 8 years later for her 21st. Levi took the lead. 


Levi was a great baby during the whole adventure!

After the vineyard we headed to Venue for dinner. We had another round of drinks and great food. 

The last stop was my parents house for cake and ice cream. 

Mom had set up a nice table for us since they’re out of town. 






Greta wanted the middle piece. :)

Happy birthday Greta! It was so great to celebrate you!

Family Photos

Not Bored

We’re five weeks out from school starting so we are doing a little daily work to get the boys’ minds geared up. They LOVE these workbooks and have been pouring over them. 

We set up a campsite. 

And a diner down the road. 

We even took it all outside for a morning of fun and picnicking.