Visit with good friends

 Liv with Liam

 Terri & Jo ( with their baby Harrison & Pincsak baby Miles)

 the girls with Liam

 Scott helping the kids swing

 Liam chillin out

The first part of July our great friends Scott & Merris (who live in Colorado) came home for a visit.  We were so lucky to meet up with them and spend a little time together.  They have a new baby Miles who we got to meet for the first time and it was so nice to see their other son Liam again.  We headed out to a little park and played in the morning to beat the heat.  It was refreshing to hang with them as we do wish they lived closer. 

Zoo with the Wimmer g-rents

 This picture was taken minutes before Liv has a major meltdown because she refused to hold our hand in the dark swampy area underneath the Desert dome.  Sadly she had to be escorted out by daddy and taken home for a nap:(

Grandpa & Grandma Wimmer gift us an annual zoo membership and go on one trip with us during the year.   Liv started the trip out with us but had to leave after having a situation with her emotions.  She had a busy morning with going to her friend's birthday party and the zoo trip was in the middle of nap time.  Sometimes nap time doesn't make them crazy and other times you can see their brains aren't working properly because of lack of sleep.  This was one of those crazy moments.  Harper had a blast having her grandparents all to herself.  Thanks to the g-rents for this annual gift and for taking the time to go with us. 

Liv's first birthday invite...

Liv's little classmate Hannah was able to invite 3 friends over for her birthday and choose Livia as one of them.  Hannah's mom said that Liv is Hannah's favorite friend and is always talking about her.  I went along and had a great time watching my little Livia play with her friends and meeting new adult parents.  It was a perfect 2 hour birthday party and Liv was so proud to have gone. 

My birthday

My birthday was back in June.  This is how late I am at posting pictures and memories.  It's been a busy busy summer between managing the weekly demands and going to the lake nearly ever weekend.  On my birthday Lateaf and the girls took me out to a local spot of dinner and then to my favorite frozen yogurt joint.  It was simple and perfect!  Here's to another year with the loves of my life:)

Fishing Clinic

Back in June our friend Ben (sponsored by Bass Pro Shop and a few others) and the lake Marina put on a fishing clinic for the kids.  It was so much fun despite the rainy weather.  They put a lot of effort into this clinic and the kids had a blast.  They even got their own fishing goodie bag and a brand new pole at the end.  They learned about water safety, lures, bait, and casting.  Liv was a bit young for it but tagged along and did a few of the activities.  What a great opportunity for the kiddos.