August

Summer is winding down but we are trying to make the best of it while it's still here. From birthdays, our anniversary, the zoo, the splashpad, playdates, and visitors coming to see us, we have been busy but having fun!
Tate turned 4 mo on August 4th, and is now rolling over both ways, grabbing his feet as of yesterday, grabbing toys, and talking up a storm. He is 16 lbs (78%tile) and 28" long (100%tile.) He is one long boy, but still my happy little baby.

When Kyle landed from Switzerland in Madison, we met him at the zoo!

 Girls weekend in New Glarus, 3 of my 4 college girlfriends came up to NG for the day- we had a great time spending the afternoon at the winery, then out and about downtown!

 3rd tooth gone! The tooth fairy brought ONE whole dollar this time!

 We met up with my high school friend, Jody, and her kids at the Splahspad to play.

 4 months old on 8.4.16

 Kyle's childhood friend Pete, and his wife Sandy, along with their 3 kids came to visit us last weekend. They brought us lots of Cardinals and Illini gear :)

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Tate and Sam (14 months)

 Preston loved playing with Sam.

 The kiddos- Reese, Tate, Preston, Sam, and Phoebe

 We celebrated our 7 year anniversary on 8.8.16- we didnt do much as Kyle flew to Mexico for work that day :) I took the kids down to my moms to swim, and got some relaxation while she played with the kids. I was even able to float in the pool by myself for a while!!

 We met Jody and her kids at the zoo last week. 6 kids, 6 and under- we survived!

 Today we spent the day in Winslow at the River days and Antique days celebration. The kids had fun riding in Kyles dads golfcart for the parade.

 Preston in his version of heaven. Lots of tractors to play on.

 Wanting Daddy to finish up his Model A truck. Someday soon we hope!!

 Kids in the parade. Advertising the historical society since Gary is a big part of it.

So, a quick recap of our last few weeks. Up ahead, my birthday, Preston's birthday, and one of my good friend's weddings the last weekend in August. The kids go back to school on Sept.1- we have our school clothes and supplies bought, just need to label and get their back to school shoes and we are set! Preston will be in afternoon 4K- taking the bus to school at 11:30 am and I will pick him and Reese up then at 3:15. Reese is very excited to start 1st grade as well. I am also getting very ready- Kyle travels again the week of the 22nd- so one last go around this summer with all three kids all day while he is gone. Let's hope it goes better than last time ;)