Leech Lake

We took our annual family vacation up north again and this year we went to Leech Lake. We stayed at Anderson's Cove. My mom came with to help watch the girls so Joe and I could go do other things like golf and go out for dinner just the two of us. It was wonderful!  Ashlyn had an absolute blast and was pretty sad that we had to leave when the week was over. I think Kaelyn was going through grandma withdrawals for a few weeks after we got home. The girls were pretty spoiled for the week!

Ashlyn pushing Kaelyn on the swing.

Many hours were spent at the playground.

We went shopping that Monday since it was raining.

Ashlyn got a "glitter makeover"

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and of course we had to get ice cream cones when we were done shopping.

Ashlyn LOVED the pool but didn't love me trying to take pictures :)

We stayed in cabin #1. It was 15 feet from the lake.

We saw a ton of wildlife out our dinning room window. 

Kaelyn and grandma snuggling on a cooler evening watching Ashlyn on the swings.

I took Ashlyn kayaking

Daddy took Ashlyn fishing and she loved it!

Helping daddy drive

Daddy took Ashlyn out to the trampoline

Kaelyn enjoying herself on the boat

A rare picture of Ashlyn and I

Fish kisses!

Joe showing her the tongue of the fish

All the kids got a freezepop at the lodge while they hid the coins for the treasure hunt

Treasure hunt on the beach

Ashlyn found 3 coins and turned them in for $.75!

Train ride around the resort

Kaelyn at the pool... the water was a little chilly for her taste

They had this adorable beach chair that fit her perfect.

She liked that much better!

Joe tossing Ashlyn in the air

She really liked this chair and watching everyone swim!

Checking out the games in the lodge

Ashlyn and grandma Deb throwing bread in the lake for the ducks

Action shot, bread in the air!

The best part of vacation is snuggle time :)

Big thank you to Grandma Deb for coming with and helping with the girls.

Everyone had a nice relaxing time... can't wait till next year!

4th of July!

We went to the 4th of July parade in St Peter. We were lucky enough to sit by our friends who had saved a space and put up a shade tent. It was a life saver! Then we went out to the lake to enjoy the afternoon and evening.

buddies Vivian and Ashlyn

Kaelyn hanging out in the shade

Cutie!

Showing us her "so big"

Ashlyn decided to go swimming in the lake with Grandpa Tim... they both wore their clothes in the water. Then she decided she didn't want to wear wet clothes so she spent the rest of the evening in her underwear.

s'mores

Watching a girl knee board

Couldn't stay awake for the end of the boat ride

Happy 3rd Birthday Ashlyn!

We celebrated Ashlyn's 3rd birthday last night at our house. All of her cousins were able to make it and she had so much fun! Her theme was Strawberry Shortcake and everything turned out so cute! The party was a total success! Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate!

our family :)

The awesome cake Grandma Deb made... cupcakes looked like little strawberries too :)

Ashlyn giving Grayson some love

Morgan, Kaelyn and Ashlyn

opening gifts

Molly, Gabbie and Chloe checking out the new doll makeup and hair accessories

Auntie Stacy helping Morgan try on Ashlyn's new shoes

Molly and Grandma Deb helping open her tea set (Kaelyn hanging out in her bouncer)

Mommy, Ashlyn and Grandpa Frank

Luke, Nick, Gabbie and Chloe wrestling

We almost forgot about the pinata! Lots and lots of candy!

 Happy Birthday Ashlyn, we love you to pieces!

Kaelyn's 7 months old!

Kaelyn continues to grow like a weed! The last few weeks our family has been suffering from the same sinus bug. Ashlyn seems to be over it but Kaelyn's turned into a cough that was waking her up at night so she went on antibiotics for three days and is now all better!

This is what she is up to:
~Sitting pretty much unassisted, tends to lean forward
~Loving solid foods more and more
~Rolling everywhere! And fast!
~Says da da and mmm (not quite mama
~Blows bubbles
~Makes loud sighing noises
~Sleeping through the night 8pm - 6am (eat) then back down till 8 or 9 sometimes
~No longer eats at night if she does wake up
~Napping usually only once a day around 1pm for 2 hours
~Loves watching Ashlyn and laughs at her all the time
~Has two teeth on the bottom, looks like her top ones will be here any day!

S'mores

Ashlyn had been begging daddy to make a fire so they could make s'mores.

burning one for mom (that's how I like 'em!)


She enjoyed just the plain marshmellows more than the s'more... go figure!

slumber party at the lake

Ashlyn and Connor got to stay at Grandma & Grandpa Loula's this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day out and they had lots of fun playing outside.

Supper by the lake!

helping stoke the fire

snack time on the big rock

exploring

the kids got to sleep in their new bunk beds...
I guess they made it till about 4am then had to join grandma in her bed :) Not too bad!

Last day of Gymnastics

Ashlyn's last day of gymnastics was on June 1st. She had a lot of fun going to class once a week since this past fall but we're taking a break for the summer. She's made a lot of progress since she started and she's also made a few friends too!

jumping on the tumble trampoline,

hopping through the hoops

her friends Katie and Jace

practing her cartwheel

the three little sisters:

Kaelyn , Avianna (Jace's), Courtney (Katie's)

Kaelyn's the biggest but the youngest!!

rub a dub dub

Kaelyn's in the tub!

She loves to splash water and chew on what ever she can get her hands on. Ashlyn's always right there to help wash her or to join her in the tub too. I think Kaelyn will love water just like her sister!

HOT

Ashlyn took full advantage of her pool during the two days of 90 degree heat!

look close...

Something doesn't look quite right...



Ashlyn thought it was pretty funny to "catch"  her little sister.
Kaelyn did not!