Gearing up for *SUMMER*

Pop Larry's b-day kicked off summer for us! We got Grandpa Larry a hammock and beer for his 61st birthday. We are hoping that this gives him a great place to relax and enjoy his few and far between days off this summer.
(just a side note...he was only in the hammock for a few minutes when he noticed yard work that he needed to do and was immediately out working in the yard...he is the hardest worked that I know!)

yeah baby! Nothing says summer like a hammock and a beer :)

Cowen loved the hammock! Can't wait until we get the hammocks up in our backyard! I want to grab a good book and swing the day away.

I have a feeling we will spend a lot of time in the wagon this year! We had a really rainy, dreary May so we took full advantage of the sun when we saw it. Madilyn loves pulling her brother in the wagon. Cowen especially loves riding in the wagon when his sister is in charge because he is guaranteed a fast and wild ride!!!

A pic of MIL and I taken by Madilyn. She does so well for a 2-year-old in my opinion.

Great smile MIL!!!

How cute is this face?

Uncle Brian is back in Utah and is going to be here for the next while. It will be great to have him around this summer. The kiddos have loved having him around. It is so fun to be able to spend so much time with him and to have the kids get to know him. I wish all of our family lived close to us.

This little man is obsessed with watching the wheels on the wagon as he is riding along...he also likes to put his finger on it as it goes around. It scares me!! He is determined to find out how it works. I hope he makes it through the summer with all his fingers.

Madilyn is becoming quite the hostess. Cheese and crackers anyone? Love summer BBQs with the fam.

Cowen inhaled most of the cheese and crackers :)

G & P Cocanour got this awesome sandbox for their backyard. This kids LOVED it and it kept them busy for a long long time that evening. I can't wait until our backyard is done and we get our sandbox in!

So excited for summer. Next up- we are leaving for Lake Tahoe on Sunday! Can't wait to catch up with family and friends. Madilyn can't wait to play in the sand and see her cousin Robert.