Saturday, July 25, 2015

JELLYSTONE!!!!

Well, we had another amazing trip to Jellystone this year! Every year it just gets better.  I mean what could be better than a week with all of my friends and our kids?!  Nothing, that's what!
All packed up and ready to go!!!!!
Once we all got settled the kids couldn't wait to have the first campfire.  
The kids are getting so big.  Every year it amazes me how old they are.
The girls were big shots this year.  They loved going from cabin to cabin to hang out just doing their "own thing".
The big girls couldn't get enough of Harper.  
Grandma, Aunt Erin, Aunt Sara, Owen, and Kayden came up for the day. 
Owen, Grandma, Mark, and Oliver loved going on the canoes.
Uncle Nick had a blast with Oliver at the waterpark.
And all the other kids too ;)
 Awww.....the Cappellis.
Seriously with this face!
Owen loved the waterpark, even with his boo boo finger.
Last week's theme was Christmas In July!  Oliver loved dressing up for the Christmas Hayride!
Even Claire wanted to wear her Santa Hat.
The kids loved keeping Harper entertained while waiting for the hayride.
The kids all waiting together!
And we all loved singing Christmas songs on the ride, even if we couldn't remember all the words to Frosty.
 The kids still love their hugs from Yogi.
 The fam with Yogi!
After the hayride we all enjoyed some delicious ice cream sundaes.  
The next morning during breakfast we got a surprise visit from Yogi Santa!
The kids loved seeing him!
My kids still love Yogi.
So do the ladies.
Regardless of what Jellystone says, I feel that Nick was definitely the winner of the decoration contest.
The kids loved playing with their treat bags from Yogi.
The playground is always a big hit.
Too cool for school.
 Hot Mamas.  They are growing up so fast.
More Yogi fun.
Oliver loved him some Boo Boo.
Like seriously, loved Boo Boo.
Then of course, there was Laser Tag!
 While waiting the kids helped Uncle Nick get camouflaged .
No one was gonna find him.
The kids didn't really get the whole idea that you should hide and try not get shot.
Watch out for Oliver!
 Frankie was no joke.
After a tough game of Laser tag, it was time for some Peddle Carts.  Uncle Nick helped Claire get around!
The he helped Oliver.  I am not sure who had more fun, Oliver or Uncle Nick.
Even Jessica jumped into the fun.
Potty break for this little Ninja Turtle.
We snuck in a little late night fishing!
 And Oliver was the only one to catch a fish!!!!!!  He did all by himself!!!  After he caught the fish he couldn't wait to tell Papa about it!  While we were walking back to the cottage he told me, "Mom, I think God said, 'Today Oliver is gonna catch a fish.  It is his turn.' Yeah, I bet that is what God said."  I love that kid.
The big girls even broke and had fun swimming with the little kids!
And you can't forget our fun at the beach!
 The boys loved swimming with Uncle Nick.
The boys couldn't get enough of canoeing with the Nicks!  The went right through the fountain!!!  Eventually they had to bail all of the water out of the boat!

After leaving Jellystone, we surprised the kids and stopped at Nana and Papa's cottage that they rented!
 The kids were thrilled with this surprise!  
Papa grilled up some delicious dinners!
It was so nice to relax and enjoy so family time at the beach.
I love these guys.

It was an amazing week.  This is what summer is all about.  We made some great memories this week and I enjoyed every second of this time with my family and friends.




Claire's Roller Skating Party!

Last weekend Claire had her 8th birthday friend party at the roller rink!  It was by far one of the most fun parties that I have ever  been to!!  The kids had a great time and so did the adults!
We had the whole rink to ourselves.  The kids skated and played all the old school games.  
 We had delicious pizza.
And a little ice cream to cool off.  It was sooo hot!
Claire was so pumped when she won 4 Corners (even though I am not sure that she actually won but whatever).
Even Oliver got into it!
Then he latched onto two of Claire's friends and they helped him skate for the entire party.
I still can't believe my baby is 8!!!!
The kids all really seemed to have a blast!! 

Happy birthday Claire!!  I hope that you had a blast!!  I love you baby!!


Saturday, July 18, 2015

Sara's Baby Shower


Last week was Sara's baby shower.  It was so fun to see everyone and celebrate Baby Camden! I was going to take a lot of pictures but I was so busy visiting that I didn't have time.  Sara got so many wonderful presents!  I cannot wait to meet baby Camden and get my baby fix!


Thursday, July 16, 2015

Beach Days!

I know that I wanted to blog everyday but it is really hard!  We have been so busy!  But we have been spending a lot of time at the beach (as usual), so here are some pictures from our time at the beach.
It has been so fun to have friends and family come and spend time with us at the beach.  Everyone knows that if the weather is nice we are there, so just call us and meet us up there.
My Moms.  I love these ladies.  I am so lucky to have both of them!
The Komo Men (I am lucky to have these clowns too).
The kids love hanging out with their buddies!
The girls even like to do a little reading at the beach.
And we have our newest beach bum!  Harper loves the beach!!
Our two little old ladies can now help us carry all of our junk down to the water.

The beach is my happy place.  I absolutely love being there.  I am so thankful that my in laws have a beautiful cottage but I am even more thankful that they are so welcoming of my family AND all of my friends! 

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Tri In The Buff

Mark is back at it!  A few weekends ago he completed the Tri In The Buff again!  He did a great job and we were all there to cheer him on!
We even got to see Mark riding his bike and our drive down to Evangola!
And of course, we were there at the finish!!

Mark did a great job and we are so proud of him!

Monday, July 13, 2015

4th Of July

We had another beautiful fourth of July this year!  We did our usual tradition of having dinner with friends and then walking up to the parade and fireworks.
The kids love getting ready to walk through the woods.
And then we get a great spot and watch the parade.   Oliver always likes the parade but for some reason this year he was SUPER into it!
And these two need to stop getting so old!  Our gorgeous girls and growing up way too fast!
Uncle Nick always gets us a great spot for the fireworks!  Then we enjoy our kettle corn and watch the beautiful fireworks!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Claire's Birthday

So it happened, I tried to stop it but it happened.  Claire turned eight.  Eight years old.  That is ridiculous. I can remember being little and wishing that I was eight because that was so old. 
After the cake debacle for Oliver's birthday we went back to our faithful place for a cake.  Claire picked a Sponge Bob cake this year.
Eight..Seriously...Eight
This year Claire really wanted a skateboard.  She is getting better but even a little shakey she looks adorable!
The whole family loved getting together to celebrate Claire's special day, did I mention that she is EIGHT!
All the cousins are getting so old and we still have one more on the way!
And I had just had to put this in!  Kayden was loving the viking helmet!  He loved running around with it on. He looked so adorable!
Awesome.

We all had a great time at Claire's party!  I still cannot believe that my baby girl is 8!  It has been an amazing 8 years.  Claire is smart, kind, responsible, and a hard worker.  She is just so good.  She helps me all the time and never complains about it.  I don't know what I would do without her!!  I love you baby and I couldn't be more proud of you.  I am so glad that you are my daughter.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Pianos And Shots

Yesterday was a pretty busy day around here.  We started our day by getting Oliver's Kindergarten shots.  He did so well, I was so proud of him.  After the doctor we headed out to do some furniture shopping and then stopped for a delicious lunch (thanks to one of my favorite families from school).
I love having so much time over the summer!  It makes it so easy to just relax and enjoy some family time....
with my favorite people.
After an eventful day of furniture shopping and new recessed lights in the family room we ended up with this!  Claire is so excited to learn to play!  To be honest, I am thinking of taking lessons too!

To end the day, Claire had lacrosse.  Her coaches are doing such a great job to make this so fun for the girls!!  Claire is just loving it!
They are really a great group of kids!

So it was a busy day but full of fun and some changes over here!