The kids and I have spent the last week in Indiana. Even though the temperatures have been miserable, we've found ways to stay relatively cool and have fun. We've enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends, and it's nice to stay with my parents as they pick up a load of the work with kids and I'm able to stay out later than usual and sleep in from time to time!
Look familiar? How many pictures can we post this summer of Zach in a cooler? This boy loves his ice!
On the 4th of July, we spent the entire afternoon/evening at the Snook's pool. There were quite a few people at the gathering. Zach spent most of his time in the sandbox and by the food. He's not tall enough to stand alone in the shallow end and doesn't really like to be in a floatie or life jacket, so his time in the pool is limited. He did however, have no problem zooming down their slide time and time again. Helaina, on the other hand, is an old pro. This summer has been lovely for swimming with this girl. With just floaties on her arm, she's all over the pool, by herself. She will keep herself entertained for hours...it's great!
The next day, we all traveled down to Lake Freeman to spend the day on the lake. Helaina had been last year, but this was Zachary's first trip. We grilled out, went boating, swam in the lake, went tubing, and had a spectacular view of the fireworks from the boat.
Poor Zachary had to wear his sister's hot pink life jacket. I searched several stores to find an infant boy life jacket and obviously, with no luck. Sorry buddy. He didn't seem to mind though.
Trying to fall asleep on the ride back in.
This was the first year we allowed Helaina to stay up past her bedtime (waaayyy past her bedtime) to watch fireworks. She watched them for the first time at the Spree in June, but this was her first time watching them from the boat on the water. Quite an experience to see all the boats on the water in the middle of the night with just the light from the fireworks illuminating the sky.
She's giving us a thumbs up for fireworks and popcorn!
From the lake, the kids went back to Valpo with my parents and I traveled on down to Indy to meet the Archer's newest additions, Hadley and Owen. Ryan and Katie welcomed them into this world on their seven year anniversary, June 25. They are healthy and beautiful and just perfect! I really enjoyed my time with their whole family and loved up on those precious babies.
The twins with big brother Aiden.
Katie and Megan had a little surprise in store for Erin and me. Erin turned 30 at the end of June as I celebrated my 30th last week. The girls made a beautiful flower bouquet and delicious ice cream cake for us. We also received Pandora bracelets and charms...very unexpected and such a nice gift. I just love these girls and their families. They sure know how to make a girl feel special!
Last night, Helaina enjoyed her THIRD round of fireworks in Wanatah. My youngest cousins (her second cousins) helped entertain her and keep her company for the evening. She just loves being around them...another fun night for all!
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