Camping Birthday Celebrations

On August 18th Josh turned 35. And on the 20th Jackson turned 6. For the double birthday weekend we went camping! Here's a picture of the pond at the campgrounds.

The Happy Acres Campground in Bristol, WI was about 20 minutes away. It was perfect for little ones. We'll for sure go back again.

Josh liked fishing even though he didn't catch anything. We blame it on the pond.

All the kids loved running down the big sand pile into the water.

No time to change into bathing suits when you're having fun.

It was great to have an activity that all the kids liked so the adults could spend some time talking.

The weather was fantastic! Low 70s and sunny during the day and low 50s at night.

Here's our beautiful campsite! We had woods in the back and no one on either side.

A view of the inside of our tent. The baby didn't sleep over, thankfully he slept at home with Grandma Neubauer. We couldn't have done it without you Joyce!

Jackson opening his gifts. Aaron was just as excited about the gifts as Jackson.

Grandma Neubauer eating a giant smores. Her and Benny stayed both days and only left at night so they were around for all the fun.

Jackson and Aaron played together with Jackson's new toys the entire time. They were such cute little best friends. Here they are in the morning playing again.

Jackson was impressed by the size of Josh's fishing worms.

Here's what the boys were busy doing all night. Building with monster fighter legos. Addy and I helped build and the boys played with what we made.

The boys even went to the bathroom together. And this wasn't the only picture I took. So nice to be a boy!

Still playing with lego guys at the playground.

Sweet little Benny enjoyed exploring the grounds with Addy while the boys played at the beach or campsite.

Addy's favorite part was petting the horses.

They even had a pony.

Benny loved the goats and decided on his own to feed them his Apple Jacks.

The baby at the arcade. This campground had everything!

Josh's birthday celebration complete with cake, gifts, and family.

Summertime Funtime

Addy and her school friends at the end of the year field trip to the Milwaukee Zoo.

Benny (now 18 months old) at the Grayslake Memorial Day parade.

Our family at the parade.

Aaron enjoying way too many suckers.

Grandma and Grandpa Neville traveled from Ohio to visit us. Here we are having a picnic.

We went on a church retreat to Green Lake Wisconsin. These are our good friends the Halverson's. We have about the same age kids and so much fun together.

Aaron and Benny sitting together on their first boat ride.

A handsome picture of Jackson. He's had such a fun summer playing all day long with his favorite people, his family.

My good friend Dani. We're working together in the same leadership position in MOPS this year. She's so fun!

Benny swimming with the girls. He loves our next door neighbor Reese. He doesn't even want to swim if no one is in the pool with him. What a lucky baby to always have someone to play with!

My mom and brother came to visit. We had fun eating out, going to the movies, and just hanging out. We visited them in Cincinnati last week but I didn't get any pictures.

My kids all love the ipad and I think it's so cute when they all sit together.

We met Grandma Neubauer halfway after she had the kids overnight at her house for a few days. Addy went then the boys had their turn separately. Benny's still too young to go. The kids had a great time! Thanks Mimi.

Benny and Addy love our pool. These two know how to have fun.

I was so proud of Jackson for riding a bunch of rides at the Lake County Fair. He wasn't afraid of any! This might mean it's time for Great America passes next year. In the video, Jack and Addy are in the last car. Josh is with Aaron.

Ben petting a llama at the Lake County fair petting zoo. I wish I got his face with his mouth wide open.

My crazy girl having a blast at the Gurnee spray park.

Baby Ben loves the spray park too.