Fourth of July

Fourth of July weekend we went camping at St Croix Hinckley. We love this campground. They have cal-de-sacs to camp in. So we reserve a whole cal-de-sac and the whole family goes.
It was me, Aaron, Trevor and Ali. Papa Troy and Gramma Kim. Uncle Steve and Auntie Kelly. Auntie Nicole, Brian and Elizabeth. Jill and Chris. Auntie Lisa, Uncle Steve, Kaela and Kiele.
We went up on Wed night. We didn't get up there until 9pm. So, we put the kids to bed and Aaron and I enjoyed a nice QUIET night.
Thursday, Mom and Troy and Lisa and the girls came up. We enjoyed the heat! Later that night Nicole and Brian came up.
Friday we got up and decided to go tubing down the St Croix River. We decided to bring Trevor. Yeah, he didn't like it very much. He ended up sitting in my lap the whole way down. But it was still fun. Everyone else came up later on Friday.
Sat we went tubing again, this time Trevor stayed back with Papa and Gramma. We had so much fun going down the river. It was so relaxing for Aaron and I. Nani and Papa came up that day as well. It was nice to see them, even though it was hot, we all enjoyed their company. Good thing for campers! Saturday afternoon the campground had a parade for the kids to participate in. We decorated Trevors tractor and the girls bikes. Elizabeth rode in the trailer of Trevors Tractor for almost the whole ride. They were so cute and had so much fun. Later that night the campground had karaoke and a DJ. We all went up and enjoyed the dancing, until the mosquitoes started eating us for dinner.
Sunday we got up and enjoyed the day playing bean bags and relaxing. That night we drove to Siren, WI for fireworks. I was so excited to see Trevor with fireworks, it was the first 4th of July that we watched fireworks with him where he would enjoy them. Well, he coudn't have cared less. He was more interested in entertaining everyone. He was pretty cute. We headed back after fireworks and sat next to the fire and played cards.
Waking up the morning that we are leaving is always the hardest. I hate packing up!
It was a great weekend and I can't wait to go back there again!

Trevors 3rd Birthday

My baby boy turned 3 on June 23rd. I cannot believe how big and smart he is getting. I just can't believe how fast time goes. We wish for them to grow up and then it's here in a matter of no time.
Tuesday night we had dinner at Kelly and Steves. Danielle and Jason gave Trevor his birthday present there. After dinner we enjoyed some time at the pool.
Wed. the 23rd we had cake and ice cream. Papa Troy and Gramma Kim stopped by to give Trevor his birthday present. They got him a John Deere Tractor. He absolutley LOVES it. Then Auntie Colie and Brian stopped by to sing happy birthday and eat some cake.
Trevor also got a package in the mail from Gramma Barb. ALL Toy Story stuff.
That Friday we had his 3 yr doctor appt. Trevor is 38 in and 36 lbs. Such a big boy!!
That night we had his big birthday party. We had it all planned out and then the severe weather decided to move on in. We made the best of it and it turned out great. It was so hot and humid. But, we had a great time.
Here are some pics of the night.

Happy Fathers Day

Fathers Day weekend we enjoyed a nice weekend camping. We only went to Eagan at Lebanon Hills. We love that place and even though its in the middle of the city, you would never know it when you are there.
We had so much fun, like always. We woke up Sunday morning and Trevor gave daddy and papa Troy their fathers day cards. We then headed home and got laundry started and dropped the camper off and then headed to Orchard Lake Park in Lakeville. We met my dad & Roby, Kelly & Steve, Nicole & Brian out there. We grilled and fished. Played at the park and played some baseball with Trevor. It's pretty cute, Trevor is definetly the boy that my dad never had! He had so much fun with Papa Jerry.

MN zoo

Wednesday last week we had a great weather day. We met up with Jen, Logan and Bennet and headed to the Zoo. It was so much fun watching Trevor and Logan together, as always. They are so much fun and so cute together. They have become BEST FRIENDS.
We headed to the farm first so that the boys could feed the goats. Jen got a couple hands full of food and they headed into the goat pen. HAHA.... the goats were all over her. One was even jumping up on her trying to get the food. She was a good sport. I sat outside and watched Bennet and Ali.
It was funny watching both boys. When we got there Logan kept running ahead and Trevor kept telling Logan that he had to wait up. By the end of the day Trevor was the one that was running ahead and Logan was telling him to wait up. It was pretty cute.
We took the boys to the little water park that they have there. Logan jumped right in, but Trevor surprisingly took a little longer to get in the water. But, of course when we said it was time to go, he wanted to get in.
After a long 3 1/2 hrs and a VERY tired little boy we decided it was time to go.
I think we are going to get together this week and go to the park and walk around the lake. Should be alot of fun.

Here are some cute pics from the zoo.

Michigan

The first weekend in June we headed to Michigan. Aarons dads side of the family was having "christmas in June". It was so nice to see everyone.
Aarons mom had the family over as well to "meet the babies". Aaeons sister had a little girl Sophie 4 weeks before Ali was born and Aarons cousin had a little boy Elijah aboout 3 weeks before Ali. We had a chance to see everyone and to see the babies. It was so nice.
Of course when we are in Michigan it's never a relaxing vacation. It would be nice to go there one time and not have to run all over the place and just relax. But, we still have a great time and enjoy seeing everyone.
This time going over there we decided to take the Ferry over Lake Michigan. It doesnt cut out any time, but it cuts out driving time. We thought it would be fun for Trevor and give him and Ali time to be out of the carseats. Trevor LOVED it. Aarons would take him to the top of the boat to look out at the water. It was awesome. I think we would take the Ferry anytime that we go out there.
I am really bummed, but we didn't get any pictures of Aarons moms side of the family. :-(

Our new house

We finally are moving out of our town home. We found a builder that would buy our house if we built with them. After going back and forth with the real estate company, we made a deal. We have signed purchase agreements. We have to stay in our town home for 90 days after it's listed and then we are done. We are so excited.
Its a split level (we are actually calling it a modified two story). The foyer is HUGE. It's 2800 sq ft. We have 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It's on .4 acres. So not to bad of a yard. The pictures below are obviously showing some things that need to still be done. Since we have taken these, the carpet is in and the appliances are in in the kitchen. All the doors and the cabinets are in now also. We can't wait to see it with grass and some landscaping. Hopefully in the next couple weeks!
Here are pictures of our new home!!!!

Reading books with Papa John

Grandpa John and Nani came over to visit and Trevor pulled Papa John upstairs to read books and show him his toys. Nani visited with me.
Also, Papa Troy went to Keifers graduation down in NC the weekend after Ali was born. They got Trevor this outfit and Trevor loved it. He didn't want to take it off.
These were some cute pics.