Neighborhood Campout

Anthony has treated the boys to a summer brimming with camping. For the latest adventure we hosted the neighborhood friends in our backyard. After an evening of bug catching, swinging, s'mores, and bedtime books, the tuckered out kids slept soundly. In the early hours of morning, we shared a potluck breakfast before parting ways. Definetely a repeatable adventure!

Brookfield Zoo

Maddie and MaryKate - who frequent Brookfield -
were grand tour guides for their cousins.

Natalie most enjoyed the monkeys -
even waved to them.

Family Time at Splash Park

Natalie surprised us all with her enthusiam
about the water - something she previosly disdained.

Oregon Park Distict designed such a
gorgeous play area amidst the
natural rocks and flowers.

even brave enough to stroll through
the water spraying rings

came back to help Natalie

a break for a picnic lunch
under the shade of a colossal umbrella

Tennis Lessons

ready to go

warming up with obstacle course



Danny punching at the net

Got one! Natalie's goal each lesson
is to get a tennis ball from under the fence.



Super Natalie

a good sign that she has big brothers

Carnival at Petunia Festival



Kids Fun Run

Natalie cheered on her brothers at the fun run.
This picture is in front of Reagan's boyhood home.

Camping with Daddy and Papa



Ryan caught it!

sleepy ride home

West Peoria 4th of July Parade

Natalie did not enjoy the sirens of the parade,
but she loved Zuzu the puppy.

action shot: candy gathering

still busy with her cousins' puppy