Fun in the sun

Summer has finally arrived and while I may complain a little about the heat I am forever thankful that I live in the Inland Northwest and not the Mid West or East Coast.  Their temps have been cookin' hot and adding the humidity you have unpleasant weather.  Having said that here are some ransom shots of us enjoying the pool and the sun.

Helping Daddy

Last night Peter saw daddy doing finances and wanted to help.  By being his cute self he got daddy to hold him and then the helping began.  I'm sure Peter passed on his fiscal knowledge and caught any mistakes made.  What a good boy we have.

Summer Bowling

One of our friends introduced us to a free bowling program for the kids and I'm glad she did.  I went online signed up the kids for free bowling and then added Doug and me for only $25.  We can go to town every day if we want and bowl two games.  All we pay is shoe rental.  Very good deal if you ask me. We have lots of fun when we go.  The boys enjoy it and so does Lex though the balls are too heavy for her.  She was cute to watch.  Peter slept through it all thank goodness.

Lexie trying to get her ball

Chris taking a turn

Evan trying to get the ball down the lane.  The balls were a little heavy for him to but he managed all by himself.

Just a cutie

Our bowling scores in the third frame.  As you can see I stink at bowling.  Ben beat me for crying out loud.

Primary Party

We had a primary party last month and the kids had a blast.  I wasn't really excited to take them I admit because the timing was just not right with my schedule, but take them I did and I'm glad I did.  The kids had a blast and were about the only ones there.  There were lots of little fair type games that the kids did and received prizes.  Benjamin was stuck with Lexie most of the time because I was with Peter.  He didn't seem to mind though.  My first born is getting to be so big and responsible.

Ben and Lex drawing with chalk

 

Evan with his prize squirt tube

Christopher playing bingo

Lex drawing a picture

Father's Day

Better late than never.  For Father's Day this year we made Cinnamon Scones with Elderberry and Peach Preserves, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Milk.  Simple but delicious.

The kids lined up with their gifts and then we filed into the bedroom singing "I'm So Glad When Daddy Comes Home."  Doug got his breakfast and his homemade gifts from the kids.

Wagstaff Baby

Wagstaff baby arrival!  Not really a headline I know, but it works.  Doug's work gave us a hat, onsie, and blanket with "Wagstaff baby" on them.  Here Peter is all decked out.

Elk Days

What is Elk Days?  Well it is a time to just have fun.  For as long I as I can remember there has been Elk Days.  There is a pancake feed at the firestation first thing followed by a parade and then lots of things to see and do the rest of the day.  Vendors come and set up booths with games and wares.  It's kinda like a miny fair.  I love it.  This year we just went to the parade, but even then we came home with a lot of candy.  Our little corner of road was pretty empty except for us so the kids got all the loot.

Waiting for the parade to begin

Peter really didn't participate much

More waiting

Our marching band.  Now I know it doesn't look like much but this is the first time any band members have marched in the parade and they played really well despite being small in number.

The firetruck

There were a couple of cool looking cars in the parade.  Here are two of them and no the pickup doesn't count. :)

The army

What a fun day.  Can't wait till next year.