Summertime!

Yes, it was over 90 degrees this afternoon, but that doesn't stop preschoolers from having a blast at a park! (I just wanted to post this pic because it was so funny to see Dillon's hair standing on end!)

Happy Birthday, Dillon!

July 9 - time for Dillon's birthday! 5 years old today - so hard to believe... We celebrated with a bowling party, since bowling is one of his favorite things to do lately. (Yes, that is his very own bowling ball he got for his gift this year..) The kids were great, and had a fabulous time, I'm glad we did it. Here are some pics:

Happy Fourth of July!!!

After seeing fireworks at our friends' house in West Chester on July 2, and in Mason on July 3, we returned home to Marysville to have another party.. This one for my birthday - 33 today, yikes! I remember when my best friend from middle school's mom turned 33, and how we thought that was so old! Our family came out for a cookout, and some stayed long enough to go to Marysville's fireworks with us - we just couldn't get enough! The boys probably enjoyed playing with sparklers more than the fireworks show itself! Thanks to our friends for sharing their sparklers with them!

Mason Red Rhythm and Boom

Mason, Ohio hosts a huge event every year for the 4th of July, and our friends happen to live right next to the park that has all the activities. We use it as a great excuse for a short mini-vacation that allows us to stay in a hotel without going too far, and visit with great friends at the same time.

Joe's 35th Birthday Party

Usually, we are on vacation over the 4th of July week, which means we're not home to celebrate Joe's or my birthdays. However, this year we were, and as luck would have it, so were some of our friends! We were able to get together on a beautiful day (mid-70s and sunny...) for a cookout. Of course, we also had some birthday cake and ice cream! I snapped some pics of the kids, not many of the adults, but kids are cuter, anyway! It's fun to see them growing up and talking and playing with each other - it happens so fast!

Cody and Avery G:


Owen trying to push Hannah and Avery on the swing:

Hannah and new baby sister Ella R.:

My poser Madeline and brother Nolan R.:

And our trouble #1 and #2:
It wasn't all happy and fun, though... What happens when you break a silly band, you ask???