Cabin Weekend

This past weekend we gathered at my parents cabin for the weekend!  We had so much fun playing, relaxing, being together, eating great food, playing games, and having good conversation.  I felt especially spoiled as my mom and sister "forced" me to put my "pregnant" feet up instead of helping with the dishes after each meal (thanks guys!) :)

The kids LOVED the sand and water, and literally played hours at the beach!

Yes, this is what I did much of the time ;)

Summer found a stage!

Love this pic of Colty

Summer giving some of her freezy pop to Tucker :)

SAND!

Colton wearing Grandma's flip flops :)

Both kids love playing with balls both in and out of the water

After running, sniffing, eating, etc Tucker finally assumed relaxed position....

relaxed for a little while anyway ;)

Endless fun

Grandma and Grandpa had a bike just the right size for each kid - as a bonus, Colton's even had Thomas the Train on it!  Woah, exciting!

Trains!

Thomas the Train theme bike, and Cars theme pj's, slippers, and helmet...That sums it up.

Paul made finger-lickin' ribs on Saturday - complete with spices, ribs, BBQ sauce, and lots of slow-cooking attention.  Perfect.

Watching these two on the boat I just sometimes can't believe how old they are...and that they are mine.  Reality is funny sometimes.

Beautiful.

My man and I

Both kids liked helping Grandpa drive the boat

Tucker and both kids loved looking at the water

Love this little guy and his grin

S and C holding hands to walk out to the dock to fish

Summer's turn to fish first.

I was very proud of Summer for picking out and touching her own worms each time!

Waiting patiently for the first bite...

Grandpa and Colton

Summer ended up with ALMOST catching a 4 pound bass, but Summer was a bit slow on the reeling and it got away ;)  It was exciting tho!

Summer let Colton have a turn fishing with her Barbie rod (I think we need to get Colton his own rod now!)

Daddy explaining to Colton about the bobber

Colton got his first fish!!!!!!

Video: Colton's first fish

Colton's first fish!

"Mini" Paul

Daddy got one!

Tubing with Auntie Kristin and Uncle Eric

Colton's "early Father's Day" picture for Grandpa

Summer's "early Father's Day picture for Grandpa

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa K for letting us come enjoy such a special weekend!  We are so blessed to have such amazing grandparents that love on our kiddos (and us!) SO much.  We love you!

Picture / Video Dump

Here is a random post of pics and vidoes from the past few weeks...

Lunch at the zoo

Family Farm Favorites at the zoo - GOATS!

Leopard up close

Pretty cool!

Tree Climbing Beauty

Brother watching Sister at the dentist

Big girl at the dentist...got her first x-rays this trip and did amazing!

Playmates

Feeding the geese and ducks with Addison and Brody

Summer took a pic of my hair after being at Summer's beauty salon...

Watching the rain

Fighting fires

Hearing baby sister's heartbeat at 33 weeks

Colty "practicing" to be a big brother

Burnsville splash pad with Grandma Kirkwood

This boy spends HOURS lining up his cars!!

First time understanding the value of money after a lesson in how much $10 is...

Soccer!!!!!!

Playing in the fountains at Kelley Park

Finally warm enough to be in swim suits!

Big helpers moving Auntie Sarah and Uncle Ty (helping to eat the donuts for the workers :) )

Big Bug Exhibit - new at MN zoo

Big Lady Bug!

Playdate with friends Noelle and Faith (and Lilah).  Teeter Totter!

Aaaaaaand, a few videos...

Verse of the Week: Nahum 1:7 "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him."

Summer:


Colton:


Colton spelled his name for the first time at church on Sunday when I asked him to help me fill out his nametag.  That afternoon while we were playing cars I asked him to do it for the video...


Colton-ism's lately:
1) He says "pickle" randomly and makes himself and his sister crack up.
2) He likes to quote Lighting McQueen.  He says, "I'm Lightening McQueen, the famous racecar.  I'm faster than fast, quicker than quick, I am speed.  Ka-Chow.".  I couldn't quite catch all of it on video, but here is a clip:


Recent "Lightning and Thunder" dance (I love watching Colt's dance moves!)