June was such a busy month for our family! If you're willing to put up with lots of pics and even more rambling, here's a brief synopsis:
Grant rocked as a Farmer in his splendid end-of-kindergarten Farm Show. You should've heard his rendition of "Down on Grandpa's Farm." Definitely one of his favorite moments in life.
Here's Jack, with his best bud in the whole world, Jack Dudley. As well as addressing each other always by their first and last names, they also affectionately call each other "Trout" and "Tuna," and simply, "Friendy." Jack moved away this morning. There's a hole in our hearts.
What are we going to do?
A girls trip to NYC with two of my dearest friends in all the world, Shari and Rachel, and of course, Caroline (on tap!). Caroline proved to be a NYC rock star. Who knew she could sleep in a stroller for 2 1/2 hours at a stretch? She must have inherited a genetic love for the city.
Shari, we will miss you!!!!!!!!
Camping in the Poconos with our friends. I love camping. I don't love it with a baby. Rockstar Caroline is more of a city girl, it seems. We're so nerdy--we even brought our noisemaker to use in the tent (those real-life nature sounds just don't cut it, I guess!) But chillin' by the campfire with my boys, singing songs and roasting marshmallows is simply the best.
The 5 mile hike at the beginning...
... and the end.
Ricketts Glen is awesome... we hiked past 22 waterfalls!!!
Jack turned 4!!! Unfortunately, the park party was rained out, so Nate and I got creative with 16 crazy kids in the house. Apparently, "freeze dance" to "Under the Sea" was effective and enjoyable. Where do these kids learn their moves?
Jack doesn't eat cake. Not a bit. So, donuts had to suffice. Frankly, these were so easy that I don't think I'll ever go to the trouble of making a cake again! (Sorry, Grant.)
We love you, Jack.
6 comments:
wow, looks like a lot of fun. you look great & your daughter is just adorable. your kiddos are growing up way too fast.
tell nate hi from us. hope all is well.
xo,
h.
roughly 24 days, and COUNTING, until your arrival. WE CANNOT WAIT!! Oh, and I'm a huge fan of the donut pyramid for b-days myself--discovered it a few years back. The chocolate donuts from Costco always go down just right!
grants farmer outfit... minus the hat and he should wear that on a normal day. You think I'm kidding; I'm not! I love you guys
Wow! Looks like a crazy busy summer already! Gotta love it! Love the pic of you gals in NYC - miss you all! Hope things are well!
What a beautiful, busy month! I'm so happy to see Nater in the pictures, and looking well rested to boot. Horrrraaaay for the research year : D Call me when you have a minute. I miss my friend!
My Lady,
I almost teared up viewing these posts. From the kissable Caroline pics. to Camping and so on. I know we will have many more awesome memories! Give your family hugs, even that crazy sleep deprived husband of yours!
Shari
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