Sporty Summer

This summer the kids had fun playing a few sports and practicing their biking skills. Eli chose t-ball (Daddy coached) and soccer on a 3v3 team. Evelyn got her first bike, and has been practicing scooting along on her pedal-less purple bike. It is fun for Mom and Dad to see the kids enjoy trying out new things and being active!

A few warm-up throws

Running the bases

Eli said his favorite part is batting

#1 biggest fan

Out in the field (pitcher)

Eli and Coach

Post-season ice cream treat

Getting ready for kick off

GOAL!

Water break

On the run

Corner kick

Good game, everyone

Lots of energy on a hot day

 

Discussing game strategy with his buddy

Buddies

Water break

Pajama Ride

Ready to roll

A break from riding for a sibling walk 

Determined rider

Evelyn informs Eli on the rules for using her balance bike

U-Pick, We-Pick, Berries for All!

The kids have become quite the berry-picking pros this summer. Last year's picking adventures were fun (and yummy), but this year the kids were very committed to their task. This meant there were many, many berries for Mommy to turn into tasty treats!

Ready to start picking! (strawberries)

A little taste test

Fist full of berries!

Raspberries are up next (apparently Eli's Twins shirt is his berry-picking shirt)

Evie sorting the raspberries

My very focused berry-picker

Monkeying around while we picnicked on the farm post-picking

So Many Visitors, So Much Fun!

Our second half of summer has been full of fun with out-of-town guests. The kids (and parents!) were so excited to have cousins, and grandparents, and an aunt, and an uncle come to stay.


Visitors, Round One:

Aunt Katie gets to read stories at bedtime

Visiting the zoo

Cousin K is not too sure about the wild animal next to her

Backpacks on, ready for adventure! 

The lady cousins

Now Cousin K is the wild animal

Silly kids in big chair

 

Uncle P's turn to read stories...or maybe Eli is reading to him?

Visitors, Round Two:

 

Eli and Grampy climb to the top

Walking home from the park

 Make-your-own pizza

Visitors, Round Three:

The boys playing on the floor

The whole crew heads to the playground

Purple bike, purple shoes, purple dress...happy little lady!

Swinging

The little ladies

Pa and Uncle Cory keep Cousin E happy

Not napping

Cousin E chose snuggle with Uncle Cory over sleeping at bedtime

It's a Bird...It's a Plane...

It's Super Eli and Super Evelyn! A superhero party at the library provided the perfect excuse to wear capes and masks out around town. The little super heros also went to visit their favorite super hero - Daddy - at his office.

Watching their capes blow in the wind

Super heros doing super projects at the library

Evelyn holding a meeting to discuss the deliciousness of cinnamon rolls