Makin' a Spalsh!

All the cousins on the J side were together over Easter wknd, so we had a chance to take pictures! It was a chilly day with plenty of mud puddles - who could resist making good use of them?!

But before they could get muddy...

 

 

 

Just in case anyone thought this job was EASY...

THIS is what 99% of the shots looked like!

 Derek's Kids - a Mother's day Picture

And NOW the mud!

Mud puddles = muddy butts!

4th of July Week(end)

Just thought I'd share a little of our 4th of July fun with you all!

Jim's brother and family stopped by on the 1st and took Kyrie with them to Alliance so she & her cousin would have some extra time together.
On Wednesday, they went to SD to see the faces, and then to storybook island and Evans plunge for some swimming fun - hot springs style!

The next day they were off to Ft. Robinson.
Kyrie didn't care for a horse back ride!

The kids had fun with all the "outdoors" toys...




Uncle Mark was equally excited about bike riding!



The guys set up the picnic table in the yard and spent a few hours at least playing farkle. Don't know who won... don't know if it matters!


The fire pit was going both Friday and Saturday night, hotdogs, brats and S'MORES!!! Did I mention we had s'mores? Boy were they good ;)






Aunt Donna had promised the kids a camp out so they headed out to the tent Friday night. It didn't last long though, Kyrie decided there were too many mosquitoes and not long after she headed in, Cousin decided that the fireworks were too loud!


Trey enjoyed hanging out with the guys. Yes, even this freaky looking dude!







Mark has been having fun with his camera, testing it's macro skills... I'd say it does a pretty good job!




Nothing like a nice long holiday weekend with the family!