Day 208: July 26, 2012

Morgan loves to dress herself.

She picks out her own outfit everyday and I've quit arguing - honestly, as long as she has clothes on, I don't care if they match.

Choose your battles.

That said, I might need  to make time to get rid of the clothes that no longer fit...

Today's outfit begs the question: "Does this tutu make my butt look big?"

Day 207: July 25, 2012

Free day at the Elks Pool!
We totally stumbled upon this.. but I'm so glad Sheena called and told me!
The girls had a blast....
Being the youngest of four, Morgan has never really had any fear. She's always figured someone will be there to catch/save her.
Tonight, she proved just how <em>not</em> scared of the water she is.
Oh my.
Thank goodness for lifeguards, friends, and complete strangers.
I can't be mad at her though - check out the look of pure happiness on her face as she ran from the fountains to the pool!
This girl loves life and lives each day to the fullest - I hope she never loses that joy!

Day 197: July 15, 2012

We had a relaxing day today :)

Day 156: June 4, 2012

Lizzy started Jumpstart Kindergarten today – it’s a two week “practice” kindergarten.

She was pretty nervous this morning. She didn’t wander far from me when we walked in the school, and for a few minutes I even wondered how I would sneak out of there, and if she would cry when I left. I was a little sad when I did leave, because she seemed so sad and scared.

I was wrong.

When I picked her up at noon, she came running to the van with a huge smile and a million stories to tell.

She made a clock, colored some pictures, ate a snack, made a new friend and proclaimed “I love this. I am coming back here every single day forever.”

My little Lizzy is all grown up 

Day 155: June 3, 2012

We cut the camping trip short because of rain, but today was a gorgeous day, and Brad finally had a chance to put up the pool.

The girls (and the neighbor boy) jumped right in.

Only Lizzy stayed in – the water was freezing!

Morgan and Brody were happy to be on the dry side of the pool!

It’s going to be a great summer.. just as soon as we get the hole in the pool patched!

Day 154: June 2, 2012

Highlight of the day:

Jake caught a fish, thanks to his buddy Kaleb’s dad.

Jake was so proud of this huge (19 inch, I believe he said.. but you know how fish stories go) Northern and can’t wait to eat it (I never dreamed he’d catch a fish, so I did not pack the proper fish-cleaning tools).

Day 153: June 1, 2012

Remember a few days ago when I said how much I love North Dakota sunsets?

Here’s another one:

This was at New John’s Lake. Obviously it’s a gorgeous sunset, but I also love it because it symbolizes the start of our summer camping season.