Zeke is 6 1/2

I forgot to put these pics on of Zeke's 6 1/2 Birthday Party. It was time for another swim party and fun! The kids had a great time, as usual. In reviewing my pictures, I realized I got some very random shots this time and didn't even capture everyone who was there. Oh, well. Thank you, Zeke, for including us in your special day!

MeMe Camp Day #4

Last day of camp...:(. We started the day with more crafts--I really think this could have been called Craft Camp, too! The younger kiddos made sand art structures, which with much adult supervision, turned out very cute! Macie had some more quality time with Dan. We headed out about noon to Austin, Grandad came to pick up Nonnie and Zeke, and Ryan and Regan had baseball to get to, and so it was over. What a great week! We loved it! Thank you so much, MeMe, for all your hard work and time spent to make this week special. I know the kids thoroughly enjoyed it, and lots of special memories were made. Thank you to the "big kids" for all your help, too! Can't wait until next year!

MeMe Camp Day #3

Day number three! We started out the day with breakfast, and journal time again. Callie drew pictures of her fun time at the water park the day before. It was fun to watch each kid and their abilities record their memories in the notebooks--the bigger kids with mostly writing, with Jack drawing who

knows what in his! After breakfast the kids did a couple of craft projects, one of which was painting wooden letters for their names. After craft time the kids had play time outside. Callie loved to catch the tiny frogs that lived around the water hose! Zeke and Jack have a constant game of tag/wrestling that usually turns into an argument. Kaelyn disappears, to be found playing in an upstairs room with Kendall's old toys. Ryan and Regan are great at playing with the younger kiddos, and Kendall gets a rest in when she can, since she and Ryan have been staying up so late getting stuff ready for the kids' projects.

In the afternoon we went to Up-N-Jacks, an indoor jump playground the kids always enjoy. Even Macie enjoyed her little section with Kaelyn. MaeMae surprised us by walking on a balance beam of sorts, then proceeded to take a big fall on flat ground! After we recovered from the bounce gym, we went to see Krista's garden and Ashton's chickens..very impressive! I do think, however, that the chickens had a hard night of recovery after being chased by 4 small children! Poor things. We all turned in fairly early this evening...needless to say, we are all exhausted! (probably adults more than kiddos!) It has been super fun, though...thanks, MeMe!