Michael's First Day of School-Finally a Sr!!

the night BEFORE the first day of school. . . .

For Michael :)


Of course we couldn't be serious so here are your siblings, Christian, "trying" to pose for a "First Day of School" shot (Michael's first day the next day for his Sr. Year, Lauren's first day in a couple weeks for her Sr Yr at BYU and Jonathan's First day of school in a couple weeks at UK)
































Just keep looking. . . .




















Keep Looking. . .





Things got a bit out of hand!

The Night with the Reds

So with conflicting schedules, we were destined to be home for the 4th.
We threw around some ideas for family fun and low and behold there was a Reds game AND it was Fireworks Friday, too!


We were all excited to check it out but no one was as excited as Mark who hasn't been to see his Reds since about 1983.






It was perfect warm summer weather. We had great seats with a view of the river. We were all very impressed with the skyline of Cincinnati and the whole stadium there where the Reds play.









We had some fun snacks and watched the game.









Elizabeth was featured on the mega tron screen at one point- a budding star!!


















The fireworks were amazing. Kathryn huddled by Mom and Elizabeth slept through the whole thing.

Family Night Impromtu

So it's Monday afternoon and everyone is working and scattered. Mom texts the crew and we have family night, unprepared, just plain fun poolside Family Night. Mommy Likie. :)
Here's the crew:






























































Nuf Said. . . . . .