Addison can check it off her Summer bucket list....

Addison learned how to ride her bike without training wheels! She has been trying HARD all summer. She would literally fall off her bike 15-20 times in a row (without crying or complaining) and get back up and say, "That's okay, I'll just try again..." Well she got the balance and speed put together finally and took off about 2 weeks ago without help! Then the next day we went on a trail to a nearby park (which crosses water) and she rode 1 mile each way (there and back). This girl is a go-getter:)

High Cliff Camping / Fun at Mulberry Farm with the Sewacki Family

The Sewacki Family talked us into going camping with them this year and we were so happy we did! The girls really had so much fun (and we did too)! Lauren and Karla went home at night (as we just stayed at High Cliff State Park, only 15 min from home) so we cheated a little. We visited the Mulberry Lane Farm in addition to the other fun camping activities we took in. The girls only complaint was that we didn't stay long enough:)

E-I-E-I-OOOOOOO!!!

This little girl is turning quickly into a big girl toddler! Where did the past 14 months go?!?

Wonder Lake

Larry's high school buddy, Pete and his family met us (as 4 families were coming from 4 different states) in Wonder Lake, IL (not far from Lake Geneva). We rented a lake house and it was lots of fun for everyone. The girls enjoyed playing-there were a total of six kids, all girls! Ella and Addison said we need to move back to "Our Lake House" as they were referring to it:)

Ella wore her goggles all day!

This thing was called the "Relaxation Station" - the girls loved jumping off it!

Awesome sunsets!!!

Watching the ski show

Larry, Pete and their girls

Addison's favorite part...learning how to operate her kayak!

Our family with Larry rowing without incident  (good thing there were no photos of me needing a rescue to get in!)