Over the 4th of July went to our GREAT, AWESOME FRIENDS house for a couple of days. I feel bad not posting pics of them first but I just had to share these pics of their new puppy, Sammy. Our boys FELL IN LOVE! Sammy was so good with them.
Seriously, Sammy didn't mind one bit that Will would leash him in the house and walk him around. It was priceless!
Ok now on to the people pics! We drove to the Moss's house on Thursday the 4th. You might recognize them...because we really try to have at least 2 weekends a year with them.
Click here to see our Christmas weekend together. Or this post when Becki and I were pregnant at the same time. Once at our house the weekend after Thanksgiving and once at their house in the summer. This year it worked perfect to celebrate over the Independence weekend holiday.
We chose the day after the 4th to hit Grants Farm. So did the rest of STL. It turned out much better than expected considering the parking line was so long. Here we are waiting to get on the tram into the park. Elin, Becki and me
The studs waiting in line....gosh these two crack me up. They have been good friends since 1st grade. I would say Kindergarten but they didn't talk to each other in Kindergarten...who knows why?
The highlight of the day was when Zach, Libby, and Mr. Ryan got to ride on a camel. HUGE DEAL... in the eyes of a 6 and 4 year old.
Group pic at Sweet Tomatoes...my new favorite place to eat. I sure wish we had one where we live. We had the bestest time with our sweet dear friends. Ryan, Becki, Libby & Elin are the best hosts. It's a wonder I have a smile on my face because Becki took me to her YMCA fitness boot camp step class. I thought I was going to die. I think the smile is that I survived and got to eat lunch
We went to Ryan's mom neighborhood pool. This little guy had a blast. He didn't need his puddle jumper on because he wouldn't get more than his big toe in the water but he sure did look cute!
Later that night while we were playing outside. Will and Elin. 3 weeks apart. Elin is older
A little sneek of holding hands. Future wife...in 25 years.
Dinner is served!
I couldn't resist taking a pic of Zachary's shoes next to Will's. My how time goes by. Please slow down!
On July 6th, we went to another good friend of ours house. This was Kevin's BFF from Kindergarten and his wives home. We just love our visits with Adam & Jodie. Zachary fit right into their family. Ashton & Peyton were like big brothers and best friends with Zachary. Meanwhile Princess Eliana took a liking to Mr. Will.
Jodie totally out did herself with a lunch/dinner of steak, rolls, and lots of fresh yummy salads. I think she spent the entire morning cooking for us. It was such a treat.
Here's Will at the adult table taking it all in!
Will LOVED Adam's dad, Wally. Wally was so kind, gentle to read to Will, play with Will, and hold him. It was priceless!
After our yummy dinner the kiddos had BOMB POPS and the adults indulged on an ice cream bar. YUMMO!
In less than 2 hours these kiddos became best of friends. Kevin and I talked the entire time about our close friends (even the 4 other Hillsboro Hawk families that we didn't have time to visit with) from his hometown that we love and adore. We are all so similar. Same values, beliefs, and families. We wish we all lived closer to one another.
Our group picture with the Kautzners
Funny Face...meanwhile Adam & Kevin look the exact same!
Our precious time with great friends. Adam & Kevin
By the time we returned from the car ride my friend Becki had all of our weekend pictures into an album and she edited a few of my favorite pictures. You better believe these are going up in my house. Thanks Becki!
