Mama Son Date Night

 For several days E has been asking for Daddy to take her on a date. So Saturday evening they were off which meant that Duke and I had a little at home date ourselves. Here's what we did....

 This kid and his selfies are just hilarious. We were having a good time!

 And who doesn't love a cushion fort?

E and Daddy returned from getting pizza at their usual place and then Daddy said that E insisted that they got to Wal-Mart to get band-aids. So random but they had fun and I love that not only do E and Daddy have fun but I get to have some 1 on 1 time with my sweet little man!

Pool Time

 Some friends that work with Jakob invited us to go to the pool! We were super excited. This community canter had an entire large section just for the kids to swim in which was PERFECT! it was shallow enough that I wasn't paranoid about the kids and we had a great time! E was super brave and put her face under the water! (This is a big deal people!!)

 Super proud of herself!

 They had a little scavenger hunt which was super fun!! The kids got  few fun little toys. 

 This picture cracks me up!

 Another big deal was E jumping into the pool!! Even if it was into Daddy's arms (we have trust issues lol.)

 Manny was fearless as per usual and my arms were pretty tired after awhile!

We were only at the pool for an hour and a half and Jakob and I both got pretty toasty. Mine wasn't anywhere near what happened to Jakob. The sun was just too much for his porcelain skin and he paid for it. Super sore, he was itching so bad he was convulsing and I have never seen so much skin peel off of someone's back before. 

He has vowed never to be in teh sun again at least not without a tub full of sunscreen!

Star Light Theater

 Jakob had gotten tickets to go and see Beauty and the Beast at the Star Light Theater! It's is an outdoor theater and it was so much fun! 

One of my favorite Disney Movies is Beauty and the Beast and this play did not disappoint. It was laugh out loud funny and they had some amazing performances. We especially liked Gaston's number which was choreographed with them clinking metal mugs together. It was really cool. Lumiere was hilarious but I think my favorite part (aside from the set which was just incredible.) was when the Beast was explaining how he was worried Belle wouldn't love him back. It was supposed to be an emotional moment everyone was quiet and the Beast said "What if she laughs at me?" Then all of a sudden a little child yells "HA HA" super loud. The entire theater burst out laughing and I felt bad for teh actors who I'm sure, were about to bust up. It was a fabulous evening and we are so grateful for Jakob's company who provides all of these wonderful things for us to attend!

Birthday Activities

 For Jakob's Birthday weekend we wanted to do something special with the kiddos. So we decided to go to the KC aquarium. We had some tickets where the kiddos got in for free but it was still crazy expensive for the adults. It was a cute aquarium but I don't think it was worth the money. The kidoos had fun and that is what was important. Plus, I love this picture of E!

 I think the best part was this touch and feel pool. 

 It was pretty big and there were lots of different things to touch. E kept trying to pick them up and then the guy told her off. She was really embarrassed. Poor peanut.

 Lego land is in the same building and we are pretty excited to go and check that place out another day!

It was a super fun afternoon!

7/11

 

 7/11 is a holiday in our house! I really should make a wreath or something. We had friends coming over so we all loaded up to get our free Slurpee's! The kids were pretty excited! 

 

 

 Okay Mama was pretty excited too! When I was preggers with Duke these we ALL I wanted. I love Slurpee's

 Later that day E asked if we could go again with Daddy. Unfortunately he had to work late so we loaed up again and hit up another 7/11. p.s. E's outfit literally kills me. LOL!

 It was a very sugar filled day and we are counting down the days until next year!

Summer BBQ

 It should come as no surprise but we love having friends over. The only problem with having friends come over is that they come with several children each which makes for both fun and wild times. One afternoon after we came home from church Jakob said "I think it's time for us to have a BBQ with friends." So a BBQ we had!

 It was hot outside so we tried to stay in the house which made for some super cozy eating.

 We got a new pool and fed the kiddos outside and then they swam. They had a great time! (Missing 4 kids in this picture.)

It was a great gathering and we are looking forward to hosting another once we get settled into our new home.

The Fourth

 Since Jakob gets the Fourth off we try to do a little something something to celebrate. Jakob is one proud American and Who doesn't love stars and stripes? 

I got to wear my super awesome American boots!! Love these beauties!

 

 And Sunday we rocked a sailors dress, with red heels, I thing I may need to get some star bangled heels. 

 E made some crafts!

 And even though she wasn't into dressing up...

 Mama snuck some festive braids into her hair.

 There was a big festival going on, not to far from home and so we headed down to check it out! It was all free and it was wonderfully done! 

 E liked the petting zoo!

 Duke was a big fan of the police men. 

 And we had to pull him out the the ambulance. Unfortunately the fire truck wasn't open, they were letting kids spray a fire hose but the line was super long!

I totally loved this Dino suit! It looked great!!

 Once we finished exploring a bit we headed to the park.

 Then it was time for some Chic Fil A. Always a favorite. Then i attempted to go on a hunt for some sparklers. you know the ones you put on your cakes?  No dice. I went to four different stores and they are all "Illegal" in Kansas. Duely noted, I will be sure to order some on Amazon.

So we made our very own sparklers. It was a fun filled and very busy Fourth and we were so glad to be able to spend it together! I am so thankful for this country and for the freedoms in which we enjoy!

Canada Day

 Canada Day was pretty low key. Life has gotten pretty busy around here so we didn't do much. 

 We had a play date with friends at a super fun new-to-us park. I has a big sand pit, it all shaded with trees and had a beautiful little stream the kiddos loved to run through.

It was a nice day. I am so grateful for my home land. I am so proud to be a Canadian!