Kids!

This Monday morning Finn got up at 6:30 a.m.  This isn't unusual...he can get up as early as 5:30, and anywhere from 5:30-6:30 is normal.  7:00 is a dream sleep-in day!

Also on Monday morning, Layla slept until 10:00.  TEN A.M.  Almost 4 hours longer than Finn!  Now, granted, she had gone to bed late (9:30 p.m.) because of our accident / late dinner, etc...but STILL!  TEN!  I went in and woke her up at that point, because...well...it was almost time for her afternoon nap.  ;)

I just want this on record for my kids to read someday.

Also, I want it noted that I will be the happiest Mommy in the world when BOTH my kids sleep until 10:00. And, I think no other kids can happen until that happens.  ;)

~Lisa

Pontoon birthday fun!

We had a great time today celebrating Jonas' Birthday on a pontoon boat...somewhere north of here.  :)  It was on a lake just north of White Bear Lake...thank you, Groupon.  ;)

Celebration juice boxes for EVERYONE!

Slightly cloudy water and shady life jackets...but eh...we made do.  :)

Mama was smart and brought captive entertainment for little boys.

Some little boys were easier to entertain than others...

So, so serious.  

NOT happy about the water.  

His favorite thing of the evening:  opening and closing the door.  

OR when Jonas played Peek with him from the lake...

Layla got into it for a while...

Father/Son moment...

A gathering with chips.  

Totally posing. 

I love these curls.  :)

"He's a funny guy!"

Claire, keeping Finn from jumping in.  

Best Friends

You know you have good friends when they visit you, even from half a country away.  We still love the Rydbecks!! :)

Zoey, rocking the two piece.

...and shades.

Her superstar pose.

Energetic storytelling by Jonas.

Layla, NOT sure why they are dry on the blanket when there is water fun to be had!  She went to check on this strange, strange happening...

Family fun

Planning it out...

Joel and Jonas got INTO the sand castle building.

But Zoey ruined the moat...or was it a dam?

Spraying water at mama!

Giving herself a dirty water bath.

He fears nothing...even seaweed!

The gang near sunset

The jerk who hit us.  He was 17, and actually very sorry.

The damage.  Scary stuff, when you realize how bad it COULD have been with 7 people, and 3 kids under 3 in this car! :(

Friday night at the lake:

Tickles from Papa to get Finn to smile for the camera: 

First run into the water for Finn...Layla paved the way already...

Finn's favorite lake pastime:  stomping in water.

Layla enjoys it too.

Endless fun with water showers.

 I am pretty sure that you don't need me to add captions for you to know EXACTLY what went down in this next set of pictures.  :)

A boy wants what a boy wants, right???  :)

Gross, Layla.  Just gross.  

Splashing.  

"Hey, Papa...look at me!  Play with me!  Adore me!"

"Thanks, Papa."

No WAY am I coming out.