A Diva, A Dude & A Dog: July 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014

Aunt Sarah Comes to Kansas City

Nothing beats a visit from a favorite aunt. While John was out east with family last week, Sarah came to hang out with us for a few days. I am so grateful she was willing to break our "three day rule." It was great to have an extra set of hands here and the kids really loved spending some time in the kitchen with her. She can bake some mean sugar cookies. I'm not sure which the kids liked better, the actual cookies or making the mess while making them. Thank you Sarah for a fantastic visit. We miss you already!

Yay Aunt Sarah is here!

The first baking adventure: Dog Treats!
Frisco sure liked them.

Next one: Sarah's famous sugar cookies

First Pedi

The dog whisperer

A back float at Lifetime with Sarah

Whew it's hot here!

Taking a little walk

Enjoying the street performer at the Park Place Block Party

Aunt Sarah, are you getting on that plane?

Can I come to Wisconsin with you?

Good bye Aunt Sarah. Come visit again soon!

The best trick she taught us...."Silent Cheers!"

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Out and About

So, we've entered into the second half of July and I'm just now getting caught up on pictures. We've been a little busy. Check out all of our fun from the last couple of weeks.

Victory! Cake with Nanny J

She even let me lick the spatula.

Silly faces with Mom

Cliff jumping at Mr. Sweetin's pool

Well if Hope can do, I can do it too.

Walking home from the neighborhood pool

Visiting Baby Henry - a highlight for Hope

Checking out tractors at Deanna Rose
(This one even says "Moline, Ill.")

Pumping water with Liz at Deanna Rose

Singing my ABCs

Enjoying the open house at school
Is it really going to be this fun?

Every boy needs a helmet, belt, sword and
an itsy bitsy spider painted on his arm.

Just making sure this butterfly is a keeper

Driving a Smart Car at Crown Center

I think I'll be on my best behavior sitting on this hand.

Trail walking with friends, checking out the creek

Taking a little rest with my buddy

Every hike should end with a slush at Sonic.

Hanging out with my pal Audrey

Well hello Mr. Goat, it's nice to see you.

Family Ice Cream Night

Feeding ducks at Antioch Park

We've become quite the climbers.

This spinning might make me dizzy.

Look mom... our favorite book!
The story walk at the park was "Bear Snores On"

Always take time to play in the flowers.

Sprinkler Time!

Boom! Fourth of July 2014

We played all day and ended things with a bang. Had a first this Fourth of July....fireworks! We stayed up late, ventured out to watch them at the top of a hill near our neighborhood. They were awesome and the kids were mesmerized for a short short time. It's really fun watching their expressions with new experiences. You just never know what is going on tin their little minds.