A little bit of catch up

 

 Grandpa had this out at the lake and took Hunter for a ride :)

 Hunter and Tyler fishing at Rhonda's. Those two are scary with hooks, worms, and casting. 

 Hunter's Kindergarten graduation...they went up on stage and sung the cutest song!

Jack with Big D (nick's stepdad). They came to visit this weekend for Nick's birthday :)

We had some family and friends over for a bbq on Saturday to celebrate Nick's birthday. Being the good wife that I am, I got him a UM helmet signed by Lloyd Carr. I also got him a new belt and some Bose quiet headphones which I am already regretting...I can't get his attention for anything unless I hit him or throw something at him. They really do work! 

GLTW year end party

The kids got out of school last Thursday and Friday night they had a 25 year celebration at their school which was also their year-end party. The kids had a great time! 

 Hunter and his bff, Aruis. They are both staying at GLTW next year, but I'm guessing teachers will split them into different classrooms! 

 Hunter is willing to try anything and everything! I was so proud of him for trying this. It was hard, but he did pretty well for only being five years old! 

 The kids next to him were all 2nd and 3rd graders. 

He was SO excited about this. He was doing tons of flips and having a great time!! 

 No fear! 

Jack getting ready for his turn :)

Jack was probably under the weight limit and with the bands, his toes barely touched the trampoline, but the volunteer was super nice and kept giving him a sling shot back up into the air. He loved it too! 

One full week of school off under our belts. They have been to the pool, splash pad, Jungle Java (twice!), Domino's Petting Farm, and more! Lucky kiddos fully enjoying summer so far. We have summer camps, vacation bible school, and much more later this summer too :)

A few funny things...

Hunter went to a cowboy themed birthday party last weekend at Domino's Petting Farm and got a bandanna. Nick tied it on like this and both kids wanted to take turns...I wasn't sure I would be able to get it back from them, but they gave it up.

 Silly Jack...no pants, soccer jersey, and his bandanna...and his new face he insists on making while I take his picture. Not cool.

 Our tough little man--he LOVES flag football!

 Yes, the face again...ahhhhhh. Thanks to Hunter for teaching him that.

 My three boys hanging out before bed on Sunday night. Notice Jack making the face again.

 hahahaha.

Last night Hunter had three of his little neighborhood friends over to play bball. Later when he was getting ready for bed I said, "You are pretty lucky to have so many boys that are neighbors". He said he was so glad they weren't all girls. I asked why. He said "because girls are boring. They would just want to hang out and do dumb stuff all day." Whatever you say kiddo, but I don't think so! I don't know where he comes up with this stuff!!

Cousin's Party--Buddy's, Bocci, and Beer!

Last Saturday night we went to the original Buddy's pizza in Detroit for a cousin's party. There were about 20 of us there and we had a great time! The pizza was good, bocci ball was fun, and our family is just plain fun to hang out with. I was on the same side of the court as my cousin Brad...he had a little too much beer and could.not.remember. who is partner was the entire night. It was pretty hilarious. We have so much family in the area and seeing each other once a year at the family reunion is just not enough! We do the hockey thing around Christmas, so that is fun too, but these types of things are super fun--out doing something and beer of course. 

in the hood...haha. 

Measuring how close the balls were to the white ball. 

We were there from about 6-10pm...I think everyone had fun! 

Fun on the deck

Last weekend we got out the kid's table, kid pool, etc. and since it was something "new" to play with the kids were entertained for ours. 

Silly faces...

We filled up the pool with hose water and then dumped buckets of hot water in it to warm it up some.

Having fun and acting goofy

Hunter is fearless!

"Hey Jack, lets fill up a bucket with hose water and dump it on our heads!"

"Jack, lets dunk our heads in cold water and see if we get brain freeze"

Willing to do whatever Hunter suggests...

And the clothes were off...As you can see daddy is off in la-la land

Sunday at the lake

Since my parents won't be going to Grand Haven as much this summer, it will be nice to go out to the lake with them more than other summers! I feel sorry for them, but am secretly happy they will be out at the lake more (their marina had a big fire and tons of smoke damage to their boat). 

We went out on Sunday after nap and football game...and Gigi came too :)

 Hunter fell off the tube two weeks ago and was a bit traumatized. He was crying out there with Nick and lasted all of two minutes. We'll have to come up with a new strategy for next weekend b/c we need to get him back out there tubing. Hey, half the reason they got a new boat was so Hunter could go faster tubing! 

 Jack with Gigi...so cute! 

 Love this one

 Yes, this is what my husband does most.of.the.time. haha. 

 Aunt Emily, I put these on here for you...Jack thought it was hilarious to make faces at your dog. 

 And kiss Madison

 Hahaha...I'm so funny. 

 Nose to nose...Madison stealing kisses

 Captain Tom...needs a haircut and looks like he works too hard. And looking just like his dad!

 Clapping and entertaining himself 

Hunter taking turn at driving with grandpa