Fishing, Fireworks, and Fun!

This summer has been really busy, and it has just begun!  We have been to barbeque's, a family cabin, the zoo, many parks, and even out on a few boats!  Patrick does not seem to have too many fears at this point.  In fact, Matt said he was only one of many children that didn't start crying when the big T-Rex roared at them at the MN Zoo. He has also gotten to be very vocal, and it is so much fun being able to communicate with him on a different level.  As usual, I think his favorite word is "no", but he has many others and is learning more each day!  I am sure he will be speaking in full sentences before we know it! 

Eating lunch at the Hoffman's Memorial Day BBQ

Auntie Emmy and cousin Brynn



Patrick's first ride on a boat - He loved it!

Brynn's first time on a boat too!  It was a bit windy.

Daddy teaching Patrick his favorite hobby!

Patrick was much more interested in the minnows!

Hanging out at Emily and Brents

Making his first s'more!

Delicious!

Reese liked hers too!

Woke up in the morning to celebrate Brynn's baptism.

Congratulations pretty girl!

Brent's brother, Travis, and I are her God parent's.

Brynn's Grandparents - and Great-Grandma!

For the Fourth of July this year, we headed up to Duluth to spend the weekend with the Perrault family at Patty and Chris's cabin!  We had a great time cruising around the boat and on the jet skis.  One of the highlights was watching Net and Patty take each other out on the tube!  Hilarious!   At night my cousin Matt put on a great fireworks display and Patrick got to do his first sparkler. 

Ready to go swimming!

But first we have to relax in our cool chairs Grandma bought us!

Fun on the boat!

Patrick got in about an hour nap while we watched people ski and tube! 

Even Wallace thought the boat ride was fun!

Yep, still sleeping!

Daddy couldn't come because he had to work, so Bapa had to show me how to fish!

Getting the hang of it!