Father's Day with Daddy and Papa

Grandma and Papa joined us for Father's day this year and it was nice to celebrate with two great dads at once!  We went to the Science museum and had fun at the park.  Then Charlie solved his mystery from his science kit with Papa's help.  Another great visit...

Gran and Charlie working on a crossword

Lovin' on their boys

We love our daddy! 

We made a book for Papa with pictures of all the pieces of furniture he has made for his family.  Then I asked all the grandkids why they love Papa and put their quote in the book.  He loved it!

The boys' Daddy...we love him so.  we give him headaches.  we tickle his feet.  we give him the biggest hugs that last hours.  we love drawing with him, working on projects around the house with him, and listening to him read to us in Spanish!

2 great dads with 3 grateful boys!

Science Museum of MN

Solving our crime together, using 3D glasses to read the treasure map

Favorite pic of the weekend!  Papa getting stuck on the slide.

The End of 1st grade

Charlie had a great end to 1st grade but hated seeing it come.  He had fun on track and field day, had lunch and recess with brothers and mom, and walked to school for the last day with neighbors.  The 1st grade teachers set up "camp" for the students the last week of school.  So the kids made tents, got letters from family, and ate a ton of smores!  Thanks to Aunt Faye, Izzy, and Sophie for sending Charlie mail while he was at "camp".  

He had a wonderful teacher this year that has prepared him for 2nd grade.  We appreciate all of her hard work and the kindness she has shown Charlie.  

Charlie and Emily - best buds

Max was proud of Charlie 

RECESS

Crazy lunchroom!

Lincoln loves playing with Charlie's friends at school

Mrs. Brodt - thank you for your dedication to your students and all the extras you have given Charlie this year.  

Charlie and Tim made this for his teacher's classroom

Walking to school with Emily and Drew for the last day.

A blessed Mama with 3 beautiful Sons

Mother's Day was just another great day with my amazing boys and wonderful husband.  I was so very proud to have Charlie participate in the Race for the Cure Mother's Day breast cancer 5K.  Charlie was racing for his reading teacher Mrs. McNulty and his great aunt Kathy.  Today was just another day for me to teach my sons what it means to care about others and be apart of something greater than themselves.  I want to thank my sons for putting up with my crabby days,  for hugging and kissing my tears away when I'm sad, and for making me smile and warming my heart on a daily basis.  I love you Charles, Maxwell, and Lincoln!  Thanks for making me one happy Mama.

We went to the garden at Children's Hospital and visited some of Linda's coworkers to help us remember Nama.

Charlie and I ready to go!

What a guy?!

The twins and Tim joined us at the finish line!

My cup runneth over...

Celebrating the Bride!

Our annual girls' weekend was all about Tina this year!  We were so excited to celebrate her upcoming wedding with her friends, new in laws, and our family.  We appreciate everyone who came and helped make this party special for her.  We look forward to seeing everyone at "The Kiss"!  

Of course...The Crackel Barrel

Happy mom and daughter

Cousin Jessie and her daughter

Christina's friends that joined us from South Dakota and Nebraska.

Aunt Debbie and Mom with the bride

SISTERS

Brenda, Jason's sister and Jan, Jason's mom

Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom

Our delicious cupcakes

I asked Jason ahead of time to give me 12 reasons he loves Christina.  Then tied them to roses so she had a piece of Jason with her at the shower.

Bride to Be

Games and Prizes!

Time for the party!

Mary booked a great party bus for us to enjoy the rest of the night in

CHEERS to the new journey Christina is about to start

This mom has been unleashed!

The happy bride - can't miss her!

Best Friends aka Family

Tim's buddies, Tate and Chuck, came over with their families for some fun and food.  We were very excited to welcome Tenley into the group!  She is absolutely beautiful and has filled everyone's hearts with her arrival.  We were thrilled to see everyone and catch up!

Tim was in heaven holding this angel

ahhhh to hold a little one again...love her so

Mr. Evan entertaining as usual

TATE!

Charlie's turn to hold Tenley.  He was so careful and never took off his golf glove from Tate and Jess.

Charlie reading to the littles

Sheena and Tenley snuggling

Happy Mother's Day to us!

What a great group of guys/friends/brothers with their kiddos