Smith Mountain Lake

Well we just got back from Vacation 1.0 and have a week off before heading out on our super adventure to Colorado.  First stop on last week's trip was Smith Mountain Lake.  This place was just gorgeous!  The boys and I went with my mom and stepdad and my stepbrothers Tim and Justin.  My mom found an awesome house right on the lake (well, 85 grueling steps down to the lake :) ) and we posted up for most of the week.




The boys with a view from the deck up to the house.

Enjoying a paddle boat ride with Gamma.

Dave's first catch!

Ike was a little unsure of the fish situation.

Dave flying off of the swing!  Here's a video of him in action.

Ike loved jumping from the dock.  He made us all yell, "1,2,3, pee cannonball!" every time he jumped.  He is so weird.

Justin, Ike, Dave, and Tim posing in front of the house.





On Tuesday we went to check out Appomattox Court House, which was about an hour away from us.  We all learned lots of cool info and the boys seemed to sort of enjoy themselves!

This was the room where the Civil War was officially ended.

Dave and Ike in jail.

View from the dock-so peaceful!!

Hanging out on the upper level of the dock.








We had such a fun, relaxing time with everybody and really enjoyed the lake.  We left on Thursday morning to head over to Townsend for part two of our vacation!

Puddles!

Ugh it just keeps raining!!!  Our front yard is a swampy mess (we are super thankful that we haven't had any flooding though) and it is starting to really stink around here.  The kids have certainly been having fun in all of the puddles that the rain has left behind!

This is a bigger one down the hill from our house.












Looked more like a pond than a field all week.

Everything is really green around here lately.

Our very own personal pool  :)










We have pretty much been playing outside rain or shine the last week.  The kids aren't too bothered by the rain, and since it hasn't been lightning very often they are out in it most of the time!

Eating some yogurt while watching it rain.  Good times.

Helping the grounds crew lay mulch.











We are all packed up and ready to head to Virginia with my mom tomorrow morning.  Hoping for some sunshine!!

Evansville and Holiday World

Last weekend we went down to Evansville to see everybody and go to Holiday World.  We got there on Wednesday and Josh and I stayed downtown for a night to relax without the kiddos-which was fantastic (thanks to my mom for watching the boys!!) !  Then on Thursday we went over to Owensboro for a bit to play before my dad and his friend Tim worked on our car (a huge thank you to them!!).  Friday we helped out at Tony and Ben's to prepare for their reception in July.  I was seriously sore for days after digging so much!  Finally, we got to Saturday and Holiday World.

We had so much fun.  It was crazy crowded, being a Saturday and all, but the kids were able to ride a bunch of rides that they loved, and Tony, Josh, and I managed to hit up the new roller coaster right away.  Of course, we did have to run most of the way back to it so we could get on first thing, but it was totally worth it  :)





Dave and I riding the roller coaster in the kid section.

Dad and Kyra with the grandkids and Santa!

Ike and Liam looking really pleased  :)

Tony, Dad, and I riding the Raven.

Look at those faces!

Having some ice cream with Uncle Ben.

Josh's photo montage.

Ike playing at the awesome playground in Owensboro.

From our date night-walking along the riverfront after dinner.













Great time as usual in Evansville.  Ike took multiple lawn mower rides from my dad and grandpa, Dave showed off his swimming skills, and we all got some relaxation in.  Now we are gearing up for a trip to Virginia with my mom (just me and the kids), then a weekend in Tennessee with Josh's parents.  Busy busy summer!

Neighborhood Fun

This is just a quick post to show off some cute pictures of the boys hanging out with friends.  They are just so adorable all together having fun!

Bennett, Lewis, Ike, and Sam all trying to ride the truck.  












Chillin.

I just love Sam's expression here.  Doesn't he look thrilled?  :)

Racing their scooters.

With Kyson on a golf cart ride.   I have to say, there are some awfully cute kiddos (and husbands :) ) on campus!