It's the little things

Sometimes, I look at these three and I can't quite believe they are all mine. Well, and John's too. They are so big and turning into their own people, but they still seek each other out and love to be together. Not all the time, but they really do love each other. Sometimes it strikes you and it is a sweet moment. That was one of those little moments.


Also, I can't ever get over how flat it is in North Dakota.

Underdog

William gives Gemma and under dog.

I ask her if she is scared. She replies, "nope." (Quietly as she turns her head away).

William hops on for a ride on the back of the swing.

3 kids

These 3 kids have a lot of digging to do!

Summer vacation part 2: North Dakota

Friday morning after camp, we piled into the car and stared the next part of our big summer trip: North Dakota!

Our kids are so lucky. They have 3 living great grandparents. We try very hard to get to where they live in North Dakota at least once during the summer so we can all spend time with these special people!

We arrived in time for a late dinner and then some park time at our favorite park, Digger Park. William named it that a real years ago after the digger toys he loves to play with. I think we have a picture from each summer of William digging at this park. This time, William was more interested in the merry go round than the diggers, but he did put some time in with them the next day!

Really?

I cannot figure out this flavor.

Rochester "camel"

John arrived in Rochester and he took Gemma out on the deck to have a cookie (outside=no crumb clean up). While they were out there, a deer walked right into the yard. Everyone was so excited. The kids inside were glued to the windows and Gemma was fascinated outside.

She exclaimed, "look! A camel!"

The deer meandered through the yard and headed back towards the woods when Gemma shrugged and said, " I guess the camel is going back to the circus. Or the barn."

Gemma monkey bars attempt #1

Wobbly park has a nice set of lower than usual monkey bars perfect for our Gemma.