We spent some time at Special Memories zoo. The zoo is great because the kids can get up close to the animals at the petting zoo. Collin made friends with a cockatiel in the aviary. Kade liked to pet the lamas. We all got a chance to see and pet a badger who even gave Collin a little kiss.

Dad and Collin enjoyed their first Packer game together. It was rainy weather but Collin seemed to enjoy the game even if they left at halftime. Dad said Collin's favorite parts were the snacks and the cheering!

Collin had a blast at Avalanche Ranch his vacation Bible school class. Every morning when he woke up he would ask when we were going. They worked hard on learning some fun new songs and tomorrow the group will be singing in Church while strumming some homemade guitars. Here are some pictures of practice and I hope to get a video tomorrow.

Playing at the park at the Milwaukee zoo. I got so busy watching the kids these were the only pictures I snapped for the day. Kade loved the tunnels and Collin had a great time playing with his cousin Nicholas.

Our Family Vacation

Aunt Laura gave Collin a fun project for the summer. She found him a monarch caterpillar to watch turn into a butterfly. He really enjoyed watching the process and at times we had to convince him to leave the bug house to do something else or he would just sit and watch.

Kade just finished his art class at the YMCA. He had so much fun painting and exploring the classroom. His favorite was the water table and the messy paint. At the end of class both of us (or Dad when he took him) were covered in paint.

Collin playing soccer in his soccer class.

James and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary on July 8th. We took my brother out for his birthday on the 7th so we have some pictures of us at midnight. The day of our anniversary we went out for dinner, went mini golfing, and went to the movies. It was fun to have an actual date!

During the week of the 4th we headed to Nana and Papa's house to help them pack for the big move. We headed out to the land to see the progress on the house. While there Kade decided to try and drive the construction equipment.

4th of July fun!! Aunt Laura and I took Collin to the drive-in movies.

Kade gets his first haircut. He did a nice job holding still and looks so handsome!

Collin really gets into playing Pokemon on his new playset