Catching up!

I've been a bit negligent on posting updates lately, so here are a slew of pics from the end of the summer.

It took to the end of the summer, but Ben finally got comfortable tubing at the cabin. Next year, he wants to learn to water ski...stay tuned!

Joey got in on the action as well!

Such a great big brother!

Makeshift catcher equipment

What a fun playground near the cabin!

Ben successfully climbed all the way up to the eyes of the caterpillar!

Claire loves to swing!

Check out the hand-me-down John Deere Ride On to use at the cabin....Thanks Great Uncle Gary and Aunt Kaye!!

Hang on, Claire!

Love the hat!

"Giddy-Up, Daddy!"

Nature walk

We had a great time at our annual reunion of dear friends in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin just before Labor Day!

Kaylee is growing up so fast and Claire loved hanging out with her!

"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" as only Ann can tell it. Claire LOVED it!

What to you do with a whole bunch of kids when it's raining and cold outside? Wii to the rescue!

Another annual ritual....the Greenvile, WI homecoming parade! Claire is patiently waiting for the candy to arrive, oh and for Drew and George to pass us by in the parade as well!

Waiting for the start of the parade!

The end of summer meant saying "good-bye" to some preschool friends.

A week before preschool was over, a brand new playground was installed. Here, Ben and his buddy, Ryan, were having a great time on the slide!

The tire swing is the bomb!

A rite of passage at Calvary Childcare Center...on your last day of school, you get to have your picture taken ON TOP of the tunnel! Normally, it's against the rules to climb on top, but an exception is made on your last day!

Claire loves to water the lawn...too cute!

We've officially started hockey...Ben is a mini-mite!

All decked out in his equipment

Ben and his friend, Goldy, as the Gopher Womens' hockey game!