I cringe to even type this, but my summer is already 40% over!! 😢😢😢 Enough of that nonsense though, let me show you what we've been up to in our first four (of ten) weeks!
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Just an average summer day. Brantley looooves drinking from the sprinkler.
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We went strawberry picking at Gieringer's Orchard. Unfortunately, we went on their last day of business (for strawberries) so the pickins' were pretty slim. (It's always a gamble to wait until school is out.) However, the slushies and donuts made up for the lack of berries and then some!
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A trip to Deanna Rose. At three years old, the kids can finally ride the pony! Holden rode for the first time while there with Ms. Stephanie, but this was my first time watching him. They are usually really good at letting moms snap photos, but we happened to go during free admission weekend, so it was crazy-town, which meant they didn't pause for a photo opp--and this was the best I got.
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We took a Double Decker Bus tour of Kansas City! Four moms + ten kids (nine boys!) = a beyond exhausting morning that calls for sangria at lunch. But well worth the memories!!
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Blueberry picking at The Berry Patch. I've done this every summer since I was pregnant with Brantley and it's one of my favorite summer activities. Mainly because of fresh blueberry muffins. 🙌🙌
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We've spent time at home. This is Holden with the tractor he got to pick out of my {late} grandpa's collection.
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Rhett learned to sit. I can't even with these pictures.
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And so much more from swim lessons to pineapple rafts, trips to get donuts and afternoon popsicles! I post lots more photos on Instagram that never make it to the blog (these above are camera photos only), so make sure you're following me on there!
Also, once again this year, I'm helping host the #StarSpangledKids link-up! Snap some festive photos of yourself, your kids, and/or your pets donning their best red, white, and blue and linkup with us between July 1 and July 7!
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We hosted our annual backyard campout with neighbors. The number of tents increased from four last year to eight this year!
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We went strawberry picking at Gieringer's Orchard. Unfortunately, we went on their last day of business (for strawberries) so the pickins' were pretty slim. (It's always a gamble to wait until school is out.) However, the slushies and donuts made up for the lack of berries and then some!
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Holden loves to help me water the plants.
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A trip to Deanna Rose. At three years old, the kids can finally ride the pony! Holden rode for the first time while there with Ms. Stephanie, but this was my first time watching him. They are usually really good at letting moms snap photos, but we happened to go during free admission weekend, so it was crazy-town, which meant they didn't pause for a photo opp--and this was the best I got.
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Rhett learned to crawl! He can definitely get where he wants to go, but he's still not to the point of being all over the place (best case scenario, right?). But, his plank game is strong!
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We took a Double Decker Bus tour of Kansas City! Four moms + ten kids (nine boys!) = a beyond exhausting morning that calls for sangria at lunch. But well worth the memories!!
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Blueberry picking at The Berry Patch. I've done this every summer since I was pregnant with Brantley and it's one of my favorite summer activities. Mainly because of fresh blueberry muffins. 🙌🙌
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We explored a couple of new parks (with a couple more are still on our list).
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We've spent time at home. This is Holden with the tractor he got to pick out of my {late} grandpa's collection.
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Rhett learned to sit. I can't even with these pictures.
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And so much more from swim lessons to pineapple rafts, trips to get donuts and afternoon popsicles! I post lots more photos on Instagram that never make it to the blog (these above are camera photos only), so make sure you're following me on there!
Also, once again this year, I'm helping host the #StarSpangledKids link-up! Snap some festive photos of yourself, your kids, and/or your pets donning their best red, white, and blue and linkup with us between July 1 and July 7!
Liz from Ellie And Addie
Jen from And Hattie Makes Three
Kristy from Seven Graces Blog
Sarah from Seeing All Sides
Brettni from Honeysuckle Avenue
Whitney from Work It Mommy
Stephanie from Wife Mommy Me
Jessica from Secrets of a Stay at Home Mom
We did strawberry picking too but I'd like to hit the blueberries! Wearing rain boots there is so smart. That water area is never on when we go to Deanna Rose! That park looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the diaper only crawling! If Link does that his little legs get angry =/ And that's neighborly fun - a big camp out. You are having the best summer!
ReplyDeleteSuch precious pictures. Deena Rose is so cool. I want to go back there sometime!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful summer so far! I adore all of these amazing photos, friend!
ReplyDeleteMuffins all day every day! Ive made 5 different kinds since the first week of June, ha! Love all these wonderful summer memories.
ReplyDeleteOk, you are seriously THE most fun mom ever. If I move there (wishful thinking!), can I not only live in your neighborhood, but just follow you around and do fun activities with you? I'm seriously jealous of your summer fun!
ReplyDeleteYou guys have been packing in so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteI want to do that double decker bus so bad (maybe not with 9 kiddos though)!
Deanna Rose in 100% on our list of things to do when we visit later this month!