Summertime and the living is easy

It's summer time and we don't have a care in the world!

There's nothing better than the freedom from schedules and the ability to just be outside playing!

Summer heat and a cool shaved ice treat!

Swinging with bare feet, green grass and a cat.

Daddy takes a trip to Minneapolis for "work" but all his pictures showed him hanging out in cool places like taking in a Twins game.

Nap head.  

I love catching the kids in these kind of moments!

Addi is reading a book out loud to her sisters on the front porch.

The camera just couldn't catch it fast enough but this guy can clover his tongue.

It's a roaring good time at Ross Park in Pocatello.

Innovative, blury and Naughty.

Why?!?!?

 When there are swings only a few steps away, why do kids have to make their own swing inside the house?

Yes, its brilliantly creative.

Yes, they are kids having fun.

And yes, there are permanent groove marks in the molding over the balcony.

Fourth of July weekend with the cousins!

Some zoo fun and some silly faces.

Splashing from sun up to sun down.  You couldn't even get these kids to come out for food.

It's a party on the Parade route!

Finishing off the day with fireworks!

The long day proving to be too much for three of our kids who snoozed right through the fireworks.

Walking around the river on a beautiful summer evening.

Who's ready for a bike ride?

He's so excited, he doesn't even care if his helmet is on backwards!

This year Lexi was able to keep up peddling her own bike!

Looks like someone could have used a nap.

Austin, what are you trying to do with that cat?

Answer: "sit on it".

And the cat doesn't even try to get away?!?

Austin, What are you doing?

Answer: "Where the fish"

Yes, once again our fish has taken the dive into the deep abyss.

But all four kids have still survived, so I say we are winning.

Austin?!?! What are you doing?!!

This kid.

Sisters.

Addi has the most beautiful thick hair that grows, and grows and grows.

This is the second time that she has decided to donate her hair.

Super cute and super sweet girl.

Rolling with our friends (the Thurbers) who came for a visit.

Summertime.

and we love it!