Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The 4th of July, 2016!

Happy Birthday, America!

The 4th of July is a BIG deal in Upper Arlington. I think it is most people's favorite holiday. There is a lot going on from a parade, to people cruising the town on golf carts, to block parties, to the big fireworks show. It's a really fun day here! This 4th of July was our first at our new house. Little did we know when we bought it that our street basically hosts a carnival for the 4th each year. It was quite the spectacle, and even though it was cool and rainy, everyone had a blast. There were bounce houses, a giant water slide, face painters, a cotton candy machine, a food truck, yard games, and lots more! I can't wait to do it all again next year!

Doing sparklers a few nights before the 4th.
Kylie was a huge fan, Brooks not so much.

Jon and I went to a country concert on the 3rd.

The parade was first thing in the morning.
The kids enjoyed it, even though it was rainy!

As I mentioned, there were face painters at our block party.
This is Luca, our neighbor, as a ninja turtle with a shark biting his mouth, Brooks as a tiger, and Kylie as a pink kitty.

All of our friends came to the block party for awhile.
Here are Brooks and Kylie with Addi and Gywn.

Kylie went to the fireworks show with Addi and Gwyn.
Jon, Brooks, and I walked over from our house.
Brooks looked like this the whole time. He was completely in awe! 

Happy 4th of July!

Summer!

We've been busy this summer doing lots of fun things, but in all that busy-ness, I've failed to blog regularly. Thankfully, I've kept taking pictures, and so I've documented our different activities. There are a lot of pictures to post, so I'll just let them do the talking...


Tramp Park!

Cleaning!


Weird corn cob statue park.

Swimming with friends.
L to R: Addison, Kylie, Gwyn, Brooks

Clippers Game.



Our new table!

Kylie had VBS.
It was a construction/Lego theme.

She won a prize at VBS for this beauty.
It's a bridge crossing from a house to God's castle.

Mia came for a visit.

Splash Park!

Miller Park!

Kylie played Teeball this spring/summer.
She and Addi were on the same team, the Tigers.


Mia and I went to Buckeye Country Superfest again!
It was super fun!

We went back to MN/WI for a week for a visit.
Brooksie rode a calf.


Farm life.

Feeding goats.
He likes animals.

We saw our friends, the Yuans.

Water balloon fight with the Barlow cousins!

L to R: Elias, Bergen, Espen, Brooks, Kylie

We went to a wedding of a residency friend.

Some of the residency wives!

Another park with friends!

L to R: Gwyn, Addi, Kylie

Kylie drew portraits of Greg and Kaaren.

Play date!
L to R: Brooks, Claire, Annie, Kylie

Our church has been putting on a Bible story time for toddler.
Since Kylie is one of the older kids, she get to help out!

This band plays at the Farmer's Market every Saturday!

Kylie had Safety Town where she learned about all different types of safety.

Splash Pad with friends!
L to R: Gwyn, Addi, Kylie, Brooks

One Saturday afternoon, Jon and the kids to an hour long nap.
It was peaceful.

Playing games!
Donuts on a string!

Blowing bubbles.

Mommy-Brooksie date at the zoo!
He LOVES lions!

Dentist appointments!

Petting a deer at Indian Caverns.

Safety Town graduation.

High fiving Sparky!

Kylie and Addison at Safety Town graduation.

Fun at COSI.
This was a video game exhibit.