Happy July

July is one of our most favorite months. Abi's birthday and Brad's birthday, and my Dad and Sis. Besides birthdays, Aunt Keri and Aunt Sarah (plus cousins) are coming to visit this month. We also have a beach/camping trip with friends and getting our pooling and boating on. Happy fourth! 

(now for some pics of my favorites)

Miss Abi is strong and independent.

I admire her ability to lead and self confidence.

 She is smart, artistic, and athletic. 

Everything comes easily for her.

 I love that she makes drawings and writes the sweetest notes for family members. 

Happy birthday month sweet girl.

Just don't grow up too fast.

Cate is full of joy. She is friendly and outgoing. Her happy spirit is contagious.

She is strong willed and determined. She may be little, but she be fierce.

Ben has the biggest heart. He is a deep thinker and animal lover. 

He lives to be physical, playing sports or riding his bike. He is the life of the party and is everyone's friend.

Love you kiddos, you make me better and you are my everything.

Iron kids race

The kids asked to do the Iron kids race again this year (even though Dad isn't doing Iron man). So we were happy to take them and their friend Gillian was happy to join them. Maybe next year Cate will run too :) 

 

This is summer

Sun + otter pop = all smiles, even old Maggie.

Looking forward to the 4th!

Strawberry solstice

Our newish tradition for the summer solstice is strawberry picking. The berries aren't huge, but they are super sweet. Since it was cloudy and kind of cold this year, it wasn't very crowded at the farm which was great.

We also got smart this year and brought our own box. The buckets they provide for picking are yucky.

 

School is out!

Cate completed her first year of school. She has grown a lot and is turning into a little smarty pants (like her big sis). She's so cute and sweet right now I just want to bottle her up and make her stop growing.

They may not look it but they are so excited and ready for summer.

First Day of 1st, 4th, and Preschool (for reference)

We celebrated the last day of school by going to the pool and the Spokane Indians home opener.

Daddying

Happy Dad's day! To ten years of Daddying. We simply think you're the best. We love you and are so thankful for all you do. To the Papa's too, you guys are great! 

Werking

Trying to get a decent photo of me for a photography website I'm working on. Werking it. Me and my tripod. My goal this month was to take pictures for 1 person, other than my kids, and I think I'm going to meet my goal, yay. Next month 2. Maybe someday making money. Aiming low but not stopping. Got to start somewhere.

So hard to decide

Abi likes this pose best, I think I agree