A date with the Reimer boys

Our favorite boys came over for lunch the other day. 

We ate, chatted and played washers.

P.S. If Daniel, Jake, Nate, Jackson, Jonah, Nathan, Tyler or Tyler are reading this.... .we love you too... I use the word "favorite" loosely. 

Last day at the School Park (Playground)

With the school year about to start, the kids and I are losing one of our favorite spots.

So we decided that before the first day of school arrives, the Dean's and the O'Neal's were going to have lots of fun at our school park (playground.)

We started with the swings,

After about 10 minutes or so, the kids grew bored of swinging and decided we needed to do something a bit more active. 

"I know," said Kristen, "Let's have an obstacle course race."

  "What a great idea!"    said Daniel.

Ella agreed to be our judge and waved to start us off.

Audrey lagged behind most of the race, but still had lots of fun.

Ella did a great job of cheering us on!




Daniel and Kristen both worked hard to finish the course.

They were neck and neck for most of the race.

But then Kristen took off. 

Just like her Daddy taught her to.

Kristen received a little help from Audrey.

It was ornery thing to do, yes…. but we forgave her because she is so darn cute.





In the end, Ella declared us all winners and we headed back to the swings. 

What a great day!

Kristen's First Bike ride (and second)

Kristen went on her first bike ride last week.

She rode for about four blocks and loved it.

She loved the experience so much, the next morning, before breakfast, she had to go out and try it again.

Audrey enjoyed "helping" Kristen past the seams in the concrete. 

  

 The girls enjoyed the ride/ walk around the neighborhood. 

But after several blocks of following Kristen, poor Audrey was tired. 

Luckily, Daddy found us after his run and rescued her from any more walking.   Audrey was thrilled to see him.

Because Kristen was still going strong and had several more blocks left in her.