Long, Busy and Fun 4th Weekend

Working our way backwards . . . On the 4th the events at the pool were rained out so we lounged all day and then had some people over in the evening for some BBQ and fireworks. The rain stopped and the fireworks started.

Joe and Sean battled their tanks

The kids (and Mark) would try to catch the parachutes from the fireworks Kira and her good friend, Megan, and Megan's sister Anna with their matching t-shirts

CRACKERS AT THE CROCKER'S

July 3rd we spent the evening with many friends at the Crocker's house for some good food and a fireworks display put on by Matt Crocker and Josh Walker. It was a lot of fun and we were able to see some people that we haven't seen all summer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!!!!!

Joe hit the BIG 36 this past week (July 1st) and I decided I would remind him that we are running out of room on the cake for candles when I put 36 candles on the cake. Kira asked me what I was doing when I was putting the candles on the cake and I said, "oh sweetie we are about to light the house on fire." The kids loved all the candles. Joe's Mom was here visiting so that was fun for us to be able to celebrate Joe's birthday with her too. As you can see, from the picture above, Joe was thrilled to have 36 candles burning but notice below he didn't have any problems blowing them all out!

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day!!

I managed to get in this picture too (the reflection on the door of me taking the photo)

Kira turned 8 years old

We had another birthday at our house yesterday. Keenan turned 6 years old last week and Kira turned 8 years old yesterday. There has been lots of cake and ice cream at our house.

Basketball Camp

Keenan attended basketball camp the past few days. He loved every minute of it. When I picked him up it was nonstop chatter about the camp. The camp really is a great things for "little" Indians. Thanks Coach Brooks!

Keenan with his favorite MHS basketball player, Connor Brooks

Keenan - 6 years old!!

It is hard to believe that we moved to Manhattan when Keenan was only 20 days old. This past week Keenan turned 6 years old.

Congratulations Britt and Kurtis!!

My niece Britt got married this last weekend in Omaha, Nebraska. It was a beautiful wedding. As you can see below, all three kids were a part of her special day. We are so happy to have Kurtis join our family. They are off to NYC for a honeymoon. They will go to a Broadway show and take in the other sights but they are really looking forward to the Yankees game.

Kira and Keylee were flower girls

Keenan was a ring bearer

GO ROYALS! BATTER UP

Keenan had his first t-ball game last night. Keylee insisted that she be able to sit with the team. Keenan was so excited for his game. He wanted to wear his t-shirt all day. He said "Mom, they told me they don't keep score but can you bring a pen and paper"

Keenan loved playing pitcher. He also loved playing first base but I thought he was a little too chatty with the base runners.