Water Day!

Grandma and Grandpa asked the big boys once what their favorite holiday was. Both of them instantly responded, "Water day!". What started out as a fun event last year has become a tradition and favorite summer holiday. We did minute to win it games, had a water gun fight, delicious food, and great company. It was a holiday to remember and we can't wait for next year! 

Kate covered Linkin's cast 
and it didn't even last 10 minutes.

Cute Foster!

Nice one, Kate!

Let the games begin!

Watermelon eating contest!

First place- Tyler, Second- Scott, Third- Josh,
Fourth- Eli, Fifth-Kennady! She was up against some 
tough competition! 

Cheese Heads! 

August means Sunshine and Daddy

We filled our days with splash pads and parks, counting down the days until Dad came home. He surprised the boys by coming home four days earlier than they were expecting and as they were sending their daily goodnight video, he walked through the door. It was such a happy day and we are SO excited to be together as a family again! 

We love Pirate Park!

It was a weird but wonderful day when we
had the Rexburg splash pad all to 
ourselves! 

Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Dad sold sweet Lou
and got himself a new(ish) car. We were worried
Lou wouldn't make the cross country drive!

Happy day!

Riding the Carousel is a must.

Bedtime stories with Grandma 
after a long day. 

The Japanese garden on the way 
home from Rexburg, because, 
why not?!

I love splash pad days with these cuties!

Sweet Sammy's last day before 
heaven. She lived a good life! 

Benji, checking to see if he's grown at all 
this summer. 

I think he looks bigger! 

Definitely longer than a month ago. 

I LOVE THESE BOYS OF MINE! 

Meanwhile, in Wisconsin. 
Josh's last day in the clinic. 

Such a bittersweet day. 

He graduated online, sitting in his
roommate's kitchen while family watched
from Idaho. 

A virtual graduation because of Covid 
restrictions. 

A cute moment I wanted to remember
forever! Ollie's big brothers are so good
to read to him every day. 

Another day, another adventure 
at the "watermelon rocks". 

DADDY IS HOME!!!!! 

Josh packed up and drove 10.5 hours in one day, 11.5 the next, right in time to tuck the boys in for bed. We are so happy to have him home and the boys haven't left his side. We are together again! 

First thing on the agenda, show dad the
beloved Japanese gardens.

Scoots fell asleep on the way
to deliver the Wisconsin Moose
to Dr. Mooso. 

Next up, show Dad how awesome
Tautphus park is!