American Girl St. Louis

 Tina and I took the girls to the American Girl store in St.Louis.  We had so much fun together and the girls loved getting their dolls new things.  Of course I spent way more than I needed too :)

"Julie" got to get her ears pierced

our goodies.  The bad thing was our hotel was right next door so we ended up going back later and got more stuff LOL

Lexi and Julie Playing

Panda Express noodles

VBS

Once again the kids enjoyed VBS.  This year I helped with Imagination Station.  The kids really seem to like doing this and its is great to learn about faith in a fun way.

Wravenna loves to find her Hunter.  He is always so great with her and loves to have her around.

love these silly girls!!

Hunter's first fishing trip to Wisconsin

Hunter finally got to go to Wisconsin with Daddy and Grandpa Carl.  This is something that Dirk grew up doing with his Dad and Grandpa.  Such a great tradition to keep going.  He had so much fun!!  I asked Dirk to take some pictures with his phone and these are what I got :)

Hunter and Grandpa Carl

Hunter and Jon enjoying a "root beer" like the older guys

Hunter's first Wisconsin Catfish

Daddy, Hunter, & Grandpa Carl with their catch

Knox County Fair

I decided to take the kids to the Knox County fair this year.  I haven't went in over 15 years.  It was fun but I don't think it will be an every year event.  I have more pictures of Lexi because Hunter is just not in the mood to pose for his mother anymore LOL.

4th of July weekend at the cabin

We love getting away for the weekend to the cabin.  We got to spend some of this holiday weekend with family which is always a great time with lots of laughs.

Brandon brought fireworks for the kids

taking a ride on the good old paddle boat

Addy & Caleb on the dock

water fun

Daisies Pinewood Derby 2014

It's that time of year again and Lexi was super excited for the derby.  This year she wanted to go for cuteness.  To make a fast car they usually don't look cute and she was not about to have that happen :)  She wanted a frozen theme.  Scotty did a great job cutting the sleigh out for us!  I think he was more excited because she won Best of Show last year and he wanted to repeat the title (he helped cut the car last year also).  Well together we did it and she got Best of Show again this year.  She was a good sport because I told her she may not get it someones may be cuter or the girls may like it better.  She told me "mom I don't care it is cute and we had fun making it".  Gotta love that girl!!

We also loved rooting on Emma because she went for a faster car.  She won two or three heats and we were so proud of her!!

Lexi and her trophy for Best of Show

Scotty with his work of art :)

Carl & Cheryl's 40th Wedding Anniversary

Together with Erin and Kelsey we through my in-laws a 40th wedding anniversary party.  We had lots of food, family, and fun.  The kids really enjoyed the sweet treats table and snow cones..while the adults enjoyed the beer :)

Allergist Appointment

Lexi finally had her allergy appointment.  My poor Peanut was poked 49 times to see what she reacted to.  It broke my heart when she started to cry and I couldn't do anything about it.  She was a good trooper and I was so proud of her for being a big girl.  The results.... she is pretty much allergic to everything outside.  Trees, grass, weeds, molds, etc.  Right now she does nose spray and takes a pill daily.  We go back on August 8th for a follow up to see what is the next move.

Peanut reacting to the pokes

for being such a big girl we went and got a new dwarf Hamster named Patches

We also went to lunch at Chuck E Cheese

Daddy played Skeeball with Lexi