Grandma Ann

6th annual? Shrimp Boil

Todd and I can remember that we had at least one of these before the new house was built at the lake so that would make it 6 unless there was another one at the (now) rental home. This has been a fun family tradition and we've learned you can never have enough shrimp or cheddar sausages!

Hot Days

So brutal hot outside so we have to get creative. Trip to Lowe's in the morning to ride lawn mowers, sit on the toilets and then enjoy the swings. Afternoon is slip and slide and now winding down with some cartoons in the basement (not so creative, but I'm tired).





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And then there was one...

It appeared that Adele was game for the ride and then she started screaming bloody murder... so they had to stop and let her off

More Iowa City Favorites

Todd and I had a wedding up at the lake in June so the girls stayed with Mon, Dad and Ryan. They made a trip to the Farmer's Market and to City Park.

Baldes Family Fun

While back in the IC we got to enjoy some good family time with our close friends. We had sushi and gluten free cupcakes and Brad took out the hornet nest under the stairs while Ry and Dad pretended to be helping.

Joy Ride

Adele got to drive the Swagger Wagon to the front door with Dad. Who needs Disneyland?

Ladies Night!

J-Bird and I drove up to the Lake for our first experience of The Landing in June. I left the girls with Mom and Dad in Iowa City and Winston stayed at home with the babysitter. It was a much needed night out. Good music, good food and great company.

Happy Birthday USA

We hit up a community parade near our place. Short and sweet and no traffic. Just the way we like it when it's smoldering hot outside. They had a band, a few horses, lots and lots of candy and a Taco. Veda said it was "lovely."

Overheard

Veda to Dad:

When I'm older I'm going to be really really tall and I'm going to be a drummer and I'm going to live at home forever.

Catching and Eating Rainbows!

Overheard

After the Uthof family reunion last Friday we forgot to bring in the trash from the deck. Diane told Veda that the racoons ate all her trash. "What good helpers they are," Veda said.

At the reunion Uncle Evan asked Veda if she wanted to play basketball with Landon. Veda said she couldn't because her skin was dry.

When leaving Clear Lake Diane told Veda she was going to miss her. Veda responded by giving Didi "a big hug to keep inside your body so you can remember me."

First Chow

I don't think it's going to take Winston long to get a hang of this eating thing and I suspect that he is going to be a very very big boy in a couple of months once we introduce fruit and vegatables.