Sunday, July 24, 2016

Heartland Celebration

This year was the first year I've been to the Heartland Celebration of Freedom at our church in awhile.  With Kurtis playing drums it's hard for me to volunteer at a station with the kids so I decided to wake up early on Saturday and volunteer for the 5K.  I was at a turning point on the route so I was able to cheer and direct the runners.  That evening we headed back up to enjoy all the festivities!  






Landon was so proud of his paintings!  















Such a fun night!  

Annevar Tradition/Father's Day

Of course when June rolls around so does our annual Annevar weekend.  
It's definitely one of my favorite times with my family.
Waiting for the parade to start.






We decided to head back to GI to relax a little prior to going back that evening for some more fun.  This was the same weekend our AC was out so we decided to avoid going home and head to Fuji instead.  This was the first time for the kids.  I was definitely nervous as my kids are somewhat picky eaters, but Landon LOVED it!  However, notice what Avery got....chicken nuggets and french fries.  


That evening we headed back to Ravenna for more fun.  Luckily my aunt opened up her kitchen for us so that my grandma could join us and have a cool place to hang out.  We enjoyed the nice cool AC as well in between rides.

Who needs a carnival when we have free cart rides 



Lucky duck 
All three of her ducks said PRIZE so she was able to pick out anything she wanted.







My family kept up the bingo tradition as well.  I was too busy chasing my kids around that I didn't even play one single game.  :(  
Maybe next year!



Poor Kurtis is such a good daddy.  He ended up taking Landon on lots of rides.  However, when it came to the Twirly Bird, the Twirly Bird won.  He was so sick and was out for the night.  Luckily he could relax at my aunts.  

Grandma then had to take over!






Jersey day for Father's Day at church

For Father's Day we headed out to my parent's house for lunch after church.  
My entire mom's family was able to join us and even grandma.



That evening we left the kids at my parents' house as I had to work that next day and daycare was closed.  Landon was so excited to slumber party with grandma and grandpa without daddy and I there.  These were the fun pictures they sent us.