New(ish) Neighbors

A few months ago the Eders moved to our neighborhood.  To say we were excited would be an understatement.  I grew up close to my cousins and I wouldn't change that experience for anything.  I'm grateful that our kids will get to have a similar experience.

St. Cletus carnival 

Jack helping Q out on her first day of school 

Before school picture 

Can't Stop the Feeling

Wisconsin Fun & Back to School

Cousin fun in Wisconsin

Aunt KK

First day of 1st Grade 

1st Day at his new school

Quinn was really excited about her first day 

Group pic! 

End of day shot...everyone survived!!

Michigan or bust!!

Last week, we headed to New Buffalo (less than an hour and a half trip!) for a vacation with the extended Sand family.  The proximity to home was only one of the highlights...we also spent tons of time in the pool, ate more s'mores than we can count and enjoyed every minute of it. 

Pool time...finally!! 

Ready to swim 

St. Joseph Children's Museum 

Sand time 

Q having fun at the park 

 Jack and Connor

 

Oinks time!

Summer is flying by

We've been having so much fun this summer....playing in the rain, camping, Six Flags, learning to ride a bike, swim lessons, etc

      

      

      

      

      

      

Go Bandits!!

Last weekend, the boys and I headed to Davenport for a day of fun with Memaw, Aunt Kaylee and Luke.  The boys enjoyed swimming in the pool and watching the baseball game.  Luke got us great tickets and Ryan ate his weight in baseball food!

Summer Love

Summer has been good to us so far...

Connor's ready to go outside... 

Getting ready like Dad... 

Q's all set as well 

Who needs a big pool?? 

Q is in charge 

Rest time 

Couch snuggles 

Park fun 

There are no words...

So long kindergarten, hello first grade!!

Ryan had a great first year of school and learned so much!  He's doing a great job with reading and math and is already excited for first great.  His teacher was awesome and we are hoping he has her again for first grade as she is moving up a grade as well.  One of my favorite parts of graduation was getting to talk to Ry's gym teacher.  Anyone who knows Ryan knows how much he loves sports.  His teacher said that the kids wrote him notes saying what activity in gym was their favorite.  Most kids wrote one or two words...Ryan wrote 4 sentences!!

Ready for kindergarten graduation!!

Last day of school!

Quinn is not excited!

Birthday parties, baptisms and more!!

We've been busy the past few weeks...birthday parties, baptisms, soccer games, etc.

We had a great time celebrating Ryan's 6th birthday with the family. We started the morning by participating in the D105 Dash and then enjoying some brunch (and mimosas)!

We tried... 

 Connor climbing the tree

Happy Birthday Ryan!!

Matt and I were honored that Erik & Carrie asked us to be Miles' Godparents.  We all made the trip to Fairbury to celebrate and enjoyed our snuggle time with Miles.

Everyone is looking!! 

Aunt Kay Kay and Connor 

Proud Godparents

We've been busy on Saturdays with soccer games.  Ryan has been playing really well and is always running around like crazy.  He has even scored a few goals!!

Fan #1 

Fan #2