It's About Time!

I think this happens every summer...I stink at updating the blog.  So, here is an update!  It's funny, every summer since Kate was born Drew and I have said that said summer was the "best one ever".  This year is no exception!  Kate is entertained by almost any activity and LOVES being home with her mom and dad :)

 Kate has had lots of fun with her new friend, Stella, this summer.

 Cowgirl Kate

 Olympics 2028?

 Kate's love of all things shoes is still going strong.

 And, of course, her love for Ry.

Doctor Kate

Summer Fun

This past weekend was a fun and busy one! 

 We did a little swimming with The Lloyd's on Thursday

 And, of course, going down the slide (8 times)

 Then we took off for Galena for a weekend getaway with the Eders.  Kate is testing our sled for the BIG slide we went down.

 A little ring around the rosie.

 Bubbles with Grandma and Grandpa Eder, Adeline and Griffin

And, because we were not completely exhausted yet, we ended the weekend with a trip to a local carnival. 

Hilton Head Island 2013

The Sand Fam took off for a week of fun in the sun to Hilton Head Island.  We all had fun swimming, alligator watching and over-applying sunscreen!

 Getting the big smiles out of handsome cousin Connor

 Nails have to look good on vacation!

 Spray or lotion sunscreen?  How about both.

 Eating a snack with feet in the pool = the good life

"Yoyo" with Grandpa.

Catch Up

We are counting down the days (3.5) until Summer Break!!!

 Kate's 1st Pedicure - She LOVED it

 "No help, Mommy"

 Big Slide

 Anxiously awaiting the start of the Pet Parade

Hanging with James and Helen

 Enjoying the nice weather

Fun

Kate is looking SO big these days!

Fun at the park with James and Helen

Champion

We have had an eventful week but the highlight was certainly Drew winning the Grand Champion of the Dwight BBQ competition!  It was a great day.

 Kate and Drew with the winning trophy.  The trophy is really unique...please let me know if you have a place to "store" it :)

 Kate and Ryan had a great time on the rides.  Their parents were much more scared than they were!

 We are loving our evening bike rides in the forest preserve.

Sometimes you just have to put on your lion costume on at 6:00 in the morning.

Fun in the Sun

Kate has enjoyed getting outside and enjoying this beautiful weather!