Cincinnati

We head to downtown Cincinnati to enjoy some attractions that our fine city offers.  

The boys played at Sawyer Park Playground, we walked over the Purple People Bridge, had lunch at NewPort on the Levy, did the Duck Tour and played in the fountains at Yeatman's Cove.  

It was a gorgeous day of discovering and playing together....

Team Days

This summer, we collaborated with the Shiverski's to do some team challenge days
and make summer enriching. We worked together to provide
teamwork, provoke curiosity and give the children an opportunity
to record their observations with journals....

A Bike Rally at the local park:

Fossil Hunting:

Watercolors in the stream at Sharon Woods (followed by science experiments):

We had a great time with our friends.  

And already thinking of next year... maybe a book club for kids??

Summer 2014 (through the lens of my iPhone)

Gosh, summer went by quick.  As the schools are gearing up to welcome the children for the Fall, we are busy trying to check off everything on our Summer Bucket List.  As I reflect on my time with the boys this summer, it seems to be such a blur.  We had plenty of excitement.

I downloaded the data from my iPhone onto the computer (like a good girl).  Watching the pictures load was liking watching the summer in recap.  Here are some highlights as seen through the lens of my iPhone:

Lifetime Pool

Babe runs the HOA meeting....

While the kids play electronics with neighbors....

 Sweet Bliss at the Loveland Candy Store

Superhero Day at gymnastics (superheroes do not smile per Howie)

The Daddies leave for the lake and the kids play

Pop-Up Game with Walker boys

Discovering hotel brochures for the first time in NC

SMOY Fest 2014

Kings Island with Georgia and Ellis

Johnny thinks in the front yard

Daily lunches take on a gift identity

Out with Mom for her Birthday

Visitors!

All the way from Germany, our friends show up at our doorstep!  A few days to soak up the friendship and laughter, we were spoiled with quality time with some of our favorite people.  

A (decent) Picture of our Family

Boy, it's hard to get a nice picture when you are living life with boys.

Yes, I bribed Johnny with chocolate to get this one...

Family Time

The family gathers in July to remember my wonderful Grandpa Nelson.  

After living a full, bold and loving life, he passed in March.  

Here he is in February of 2013 with my kids....

We remember all the funny things he would say, remembered the memories he created for us and remembered the legacy he left.  

We were truly blessed to have such an amazing man in our lives.  

We miss you Grandpa.