Our summer is off to a great start! We’ve had some great walks in the stroller.

A lot of fun golf cart rides (the other night my dad was driving my sister, her friend, and 7 kids around the yard on it).

And of course, the “vehicles” at Papa and Mabel’s are always a hit.

We’ve been able to spend time with my siblings and their spouses – always a good time.

Adam and Luke got to go to school with my parents one morning. They watched a track meet, played on the computers, and had lunch with Rob.

Maggie, Connor, Amanda, and I picked the boys up and then went to the playground.

Adam LOVED the zipline.

All four kids had a blast.

We’ve also spent a lot of time at the playground closest to my parents’ house.

We tried to get a picture with all the kids on the slide. Getting a picture with all five of them happy and looking at the camera is my impossible dream summer goal.

I’m excited to see what other fun this summer brings.

According to Adam & Luke:

How old is Daddy?
       Adam: 56
       Luke: A grown up

 How tall is Daddy?
       Adam: 25 inches
       Luke: Loooooooong

What color is Daddy’s hair?
       Adam: Brown
       Luke: Black

What color are Daddy’s eyes?
       Adam: Brown
       Luke: Black

What is Daddy’s favorite color?
       Adam: Orange
       Luke: Green, like Percy (Percy is a train)

What Daddy’s favorite song?
       Adam: The songs I sing
       Luke: A goodnight song

What is Daddy’s favorite TV Show?
       Adam: Sports
       Luke: Star Wars Rebels

What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy?
       Adam: Play video games
       Luke: Play with him

What is something Daddy always says to you?
       Adam: Don’t worry about it unless it happens
       Luke: Snacks

What is Daddy’s job?
       Adam: Air Force
       Luke: He works at his office

What is Daddy’s favorite food?
       Adam: Marshmallows
       Luke: Cereal

What is Daddy’s favorite drink?
       Adam: Beer
       Luke: Some juice

What does Daddy like to wear?
       Adam: Shorts and a t-shirt
       Luke: Clothes

What does Daddy do for fun?
       Adam: Play video games
       Luke: Go to the play park

Where does Daddy like to go?
       Adam: Home
       Luke: To his office

What do you do to make Daddy laugh?
       Adam: Have a tickle war
       Luke: Say chickens

What makes Daddy so smart?
       Adam: His brain
       Luke: I don’t know

What makes Daddy happy?
       Adam: Me
       Luke: Some chickens

Why do you love Daddy?
       Adam: He plays video games with me
       Luke: Because I love him

This was the first year that Luke answered the questions too (I quizzed the boys separately, so they wouldn’t influence each other). Here are Adam’s responses from the past few years though.

       2014
       2013
       2012

True story.

We walked over to the playground after dinner last night.

The kids had a blast exploring and playing.

Adam and Luke even got to use a seesaw for the first time. No pictures of that though, since Luke needed a little extra help.

My parents’ have the best front porch. My dad built a gate to go across the front of it, so the little ones are safely (and easily) contained. The kids love sitting out there, watching the cars go by, looking at the wildlife (squirrels, chipmunks, birds, the neighbor’s cat, and the dogs that walk past), and playing.

My mom and dad keep a wagon full of legos on the porch and the children all love building with them. Well, my nephew prefers to throw them over the gate, but we’re working on that.

“Mom, this is Modern Art. That means it lets everybody see something different. I kind of see a jet in the middle.”

Dave saw a parrot, I saw matryoshka dolls, and a couple of my friends saw the Virgin Mary.

I’d say that’s some pretty good modern art.

The kids had a blast driving around together in their “vehicle” at Papa & Mabel’s house. I wonder if they make a mini-van version?

Maggie figured out how to make it go on her own. She was so proud of herself. She does need to work on her steering though.

Luke turned four last week and we celebrated his birthday Monday night.

He was so excited to have us all sing to him. He had the biggest smile and told everyone “thank you” in the middle of the song.

Maggie was a big fan of the cake.

Luke tore through his gifts and left the cards for the end.

He was thrilled with his presents – each and every one. He’s a very lucky little dude to be loved/spoiled by so many people.

My kids are crazy about their Uncle Rock.

And I’m pretty sure the feeling’s mutual.

We started our summer vacation with a visit to the park.

We came home and had lunch outside while the kids played with the water table and set up obstacle courses in the driveway. The kids were thrilled when the ice cream truck came down our street.

Welcome Summer!

Adam had his last day of school yesterday. He’s now officially a 1st Grader!

We went out for ice cream to celebrate.

Maggie really enjoyed her ice cream.

I think it was a pretty good end to the school year.