Catch up...Cell Phone Edition

I can't believe that its been nearly a month since I have taken the time to update our family blog...OH WAIT....yes I can because we have been so incredibly busy this summer.

We have spent many weekends visiting family, celebrating holidays-birthdays, family reunion, bike trails, cook outs and just enjoying SUMMER!

 

A turtle was crossing the road in front of the house and fearing the boys would see it become "road kill" I put the turtle in a box not sure what to do with it.   After sending Andrew a text  with a picture of the turtle I quickly learned that the little rescued turtle was a snapping turtle.  So later that day we took, Snappy...yes the boys named it....to the Wetlands Park near our house. 

Boys watching as Daddy lets our Snappy into the water. 

This summer we have spent many weekends and even during the week out on the bike trails.  The boys enjoy going on rides. 

This summer we purchased a zoo membership, so if we are not out on the trails

we are taking the boys to the zoo.  On this particular day we were in the "Outback Area"

and we noticed the big map on the building.  Our dear friends in Iowa, The Fife Family is from 

New Zealand, so we had to take the picture to let them know that we miss them! 

On Thursdays we often enjoy going to Chick Fil A for family night. 

Jacob and Owen really enjoy the nights when the "air balloon guy" also

known as Mackee is there.  This particular night they were so thrilled as not only

was their buddy Mackee there but their favorites Bob and Larry from Veggie Tales were as well. 

June flew by us! Carter turned one, we spent the weekend on the bike trails, 

visiting family from out of town and then JULY arrived. 

This year we were able to go to Red White and Boom. 

The above picture is of the boys enjoying some more than normal sugar over-dose

as they watch the fireworks at Red White and Boom. 

In July we also went to a Clippers baseball game. The boys loved it. 

After the game Owen and Jacob got to run the bases. They LOVED it. 

Jacob

Owen

Carter and Mommy at the game

We also enjoyed our first Dublin parade. The boys were unsure what to really do, which didn't really matter
after they scored some candy. 

Carter on July 4th. 

Daddy with Jacob and Owen on 4th of July at the Dublin Celebration.  The boys enjoyed the fireworks this year, it was the first in four years we did not have anyone crying, covering their eyes and ears....even Carter loved them. 

Kid Fest at the Columbus Zoo...Jacob checking out an Indy Car

Jacob kicking the ball to a Crew team member

He is excited to play soccer next year.  

getting to pet the flamingos at the zoo

Snakes

Daddy and the boys checking out turtles

With the high temperatures lately the boys have enjoyed playing in their little pool.
The boys love it. Carter has NO fear of the water, he is probably our biggest water baby. 

Owen and Carter enjoying the water. 

This weather lately has reminded us of Arizona, minus the humidity though.
Sounds like the rest of July is going to be just as warm. 

Pool Fun!

With only four more days left in July I am hoping that August I can keep up on our blog more.  August is another busy month for us.  Jacob turns five, where has the time gone for that one?!   We have a little family vacation getaway planned. I'm sure weekends of fun and outside enjoying the weather before it gets too cold.