Lake Cleveland with Wardle's

While my brother and his family were here this summer we had lots of fun. My kids really enjoyed playing with their cousins, and still ask about them more often. One adventure was fishing and dinner at Lake Cleveland. The only one with any luck was Janill who caught a dead fish. (would that be considered good luck or bad luck?) Anyway, it's always fun to enjoy the Lake and being in the mountains. (Yes, this is also back in July!)

Derek showing off his muscles!

It rained off and on so Karly and Janill ate their food in the back of the expedition.

Dinner in the Mountains with Petersons

This kid is amazing I tell you what!! Taking a mover to the mountains, you're just asking to get this! This kid loves dirt and mud, so he was in Heaven! Add some cheetos on top and you have everything a little boy could ask for! (PS I'm out of order, this was back in July)

Teague gives me this look quite often now. He looks at me like this then tries to explain to me why it's ok that he's about to do what he's about to do. It's usually something he shouldn't do, but he always has a good explanation why it's ok!

This was so rare, we had to get a picture!

This clean face only last about five minutes, if we're lucky!

Teague wasn't the only one loving all the dirt!

Kami showed us how much she enjoyed the mountains also.

But dirty or not, she's still cute!

Little happenings

What a Cutie!! I love this little girl. She is such a sweetie. She likes to take care of her dolls and any cousins younger than she is (even if they are almost as big.) Yep, I love her to pieces!

Teague likes to help clean, or at least pretend to.

Now, if he would only clean as often as he makes a mess he would be kept busy all day!

Here's Derek in his Diego jammies making a silly face!

Eague-A-Ooski Me Uv You!

My baby is no longer a baby. Teague is ONE! It seems once they learn to walk and turn one, their personalities explode and it's so fun to watch them. He just follows the big kids around and learns new things all the time. His birthday was last Friday. We didn't have a big party, but he did open presents and enjoy a cupcake with bright blue frosting. G & G Wardle came by to give him presents on their way out of town. That was nice, and it's a good thing my kids get fun presents from grandparents, because I'm not a big toy buyer. One thing they gave him a toy cell phone which is perfect for Teague, and we joked about giving a one year a cell phone. I wanted to get him a bike type rider that he can sit on and use his legs to push, but it was twice as much as a real Trike, so Kami got a trike for Teague's birthday! What a jip, huh? He will enjoy it next year I guess. He had a fun day nonetheless. Teague is one fun little guy, and super cute. And from the words of Kami: Eague-a-ooski me uv you!

We had a few outfits throughout the day.

Breakfast was messy, cupcakes were messy, Teague is messy!

Happy Birthday Teague! We love You!

G & G Black

My grandparents from Oregon came to visit in July when everyone was in town. I LOVE when they come. My grandpa Black is one of the funniest people I know, and I love to listen to his stories! My grandma is sweet and likes to know about all of her grandkids and great grandkids. This was the first time they had seen Teague so that was sweet. I just love these two great people! And I must say, they are looking good for 89 years old!

We had to wake up Kami for this picture (hence the yawn!)

Wardle Olympics

Almost every summer we have Wardle Olympics when everyone visits. I have missed a few because of living in Wisconsin during the summer, but this year we are living here and got to join in on the fun. It's one crazy party! My brother from Minnesota lives the farthest away, so when he brings his family, everyone gathers. Bret has just started school in Texas so he couldn't come, but all the other eight siblings were here. My grandparents from Oregon and my Aunt Lee also came, which is always a treat! My dad has some crazy ideas sometimes and this one of Wardle Olympics just stuck. We've been doing it for many many years. Each of my parent's children come up with a game. There have been a few crazy ones through the years. My dad's event is to have everyone line up with cups of water and have someone run through. You don't have a prayer of staying dry! I especially loved the grandkids pouring cups of water on grandpa long after the fact.

I love my grandpa!! I smile every time I see him. He is 89 years old and still out with everyone lighting the Olympic torch!

The Olympics are a very serious deal, you must be strong, tough, silly, creative, or just crazy! I'm not sure which category these two fall under!

I love this picture of Ty and Teague.

Karly Loved playing with Janill! There's a four year difference in age, but that didn't matter in the slightest. They were besties!

CUTE!

Watching the games take place. Some games included binocular soccer, blind-folded baseball, fishing for I'm not sure what, volleyball, and this favorite from Rachel and Jeremy! (No one better turn me in for being a bad mother, but this was Hilarious!)

More spectators watching in awe!

And yes, that is in deed poop on my dad's shirt!!

Oh, I love my family and spending fun crazy times together!

They are the BEST!

Dirt & Cheese

If there is one thing this little boy likes, it DIRT! He loves to go outside, and play in the dirt, but he especially loves when there is a little water to mix with the dirt. MUD!! What could be better?!

My other children, however, prefer to eat string cheese rather than dirt. Smarter with age I guess.

What Cuties in their jammies!!