Where o where did summer go? Although summer seems to be hanging with the temperatures we have been having lately! The kids started the summer off with the annual planting of the pumpkin patch at Grandma and Grandpa's. I absolutely love that they love doing this and I think grandma and grandpa get a kick out of it too! We are always getting updates on how the pumpkin patch is coming along!
In June we "roughed it" with Darcie and Jill for the weekend in an air conditioned camper with a bathroom!
One thing that has been on my summer bucket list the last couple of years was taking in a movie at the Drive in in Newton. We finally made it there this summer and it was definitely one of our favorite summer adventures! It was PERFECT night to sit outside and watch Minions and Jurassic World on the big screen!
Case with the photo bomb during a cut throat game of Cribbage!
Farkle!
Patiently waiting for it to get dark enough!
We made our annual trip to Adventureland on what was the HOTTEST day of the year!! I remember last year we had to wear sweatshirts it was so cold! We only rode a few rides, including the log ride for the last time as it will be torn down at the end of the season :( We spent the rest of the day cooling off at the water park!
We ran into our friends the Waltons while we were there!
Next came our annual trip to the Omaha Zoo. My parents and Darcie and Jill were able to join us for the fun!
Again it was the HOTTEST day of the year when we went so Case decided to run through the sprinkler to cool off then styled his hair to be "cool"
Claire, Case and I also visited the Blank Park Zoo so we could take our annual picture by the letter "C"
Train ride!
The next stop on our summer tour was the National Balloon Classic in Indianola! We had another perfect night to sit outside and enjoy the balloons, good food and family time!
The night we went happened to be a "Night Glow" which is a must see!
We hit up the pool and splash pads as often as we could!
Just chillin
Riding the carousel at Union Park
4th of July fun and showing our patriotism!
Watching fireworks with our friends the Froehlichs!
I-Cubs with the Waltons and Reeds!
Carter's friend Hunter invited him for a day at his super cool Grandma Nancy's house. The boys fished, feed her horses and swam in her pool. How cool is that?
In August we took a mini vaca and headed north to Minneapolis! Our first stop was the Mall of America and of course the American girl doll store! Claire and I had such a special time there! We had lunch in the Bistro with her doll Isabelle, then we took Isabelle to the hair salon to get a new do!
I told the waitress we were celebrating Claire's birthday a little late and she surprised her with a mini cupcake she could decorate for her and her doll, complete with making a wish and blowing out a candle!
She didn't do too much damage as we got out of there with only one bag (although it was a big one)
Next her and I checked out the Barbie Dreamhouse Experience! This was super fun too! We got a tour of the Dreamhouse then she was able to have her makeup done, dress up and perform on the run way! Every little girls dream! All my pictures of the Barbie Experience are pink tinted!
While Claire and I were off having fun, the boys went to a movie and then we met up at the amusement park for some rides. We even ran into Spongebob!
We stayed at the Water park of America hotel and spent the next day swimming with our friends the Kleins! So glad they could join us!
After a day of swimming we toweled off and headed to the Twins game! Unfortunately the Twins lost but we had great seats with great friends!
Jaiden and Carter
Claire and Abrie
Last but not least, you know summer is winding down when the Iowa State Fair shows up! We are thankful the state of Iowa decided to push back the start date of school so we could enjoy it!
The traditional spin art!
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