Last blast of summer

We had a great, busy summer, including a graduation, move to WI, starting a new job, and continuing to grow more pregnant by the day. Here are some pics from a couple trips and visitors that ended our summer with a bang.

 A visit from Gma and Gpa Moyer.

 My 31st b-day celebration at the lake with Andersons.

 Hanging out with Uncle Dave and...is that Rod Stewart?

 The next weekend, we headed back to the lake to scatter Grandma Karin's ashes with the family. It was a very special moment, with only about an hour of beautiful sun as we went out. We will always remember it.

 Dane playing with the much coveted Stomp Rocket.

 Checking out the Children's Museum for the first time. Not bad.

 A family pic in preparation for Dane's upcoming first day of preschool.

 Nothing like a huge box, some dish towels and some frozen GoGurt to make a fun summer day.

 Can't forget the chalk!

Chillin' with Dad.

Green Lake!

Here are some of our photos from our first family trip to Green Lake in almost a year! It has been a very busy one, but we were so glad to make it to the lake for Grandma Lorraine's birthday party. We got to spend some time with a lot of extended family we haven't seen in years, and to spend some wonderful time on the water. Beautiful!

 First time fishing. Both kids were COMPLETELY. ENGROSSED. They loved it and I'm looking forward to a lot more of this in the future!

 Dane even figured out how to cast by himself!

 Thumbs up from best buds, Uncle Steve and Dane.

 Me and my little sweetie! I'm a little over 30 weeks pregnant here.

 Trying out Big Mable for the first time, our brave little Ari!

And Dane was up for it, after nearly falling off the pier, once sis had proven it safe. As long as he had the safety of Dad next to him:)

New Porch Furniture

We recently received the beanbag porch furniture that we ordered a while ago, and it has been a very good purchase. Today was the first day that it was cool enough outside during the day to enjoy it as a family. Nothing like a little time to lounge/wrestle together in the sun!

 Dad is the best beanbag of all of them when it comes to bouncing.

 Dancing in her new ballerina skirt from Grandma Moyer.

 Not to be left out...

 Plus his own flair.

 Popsicles are a huge favorite these days, and have been surprisingly not messy.

 This looks like a calm moment, but was snapped in between really hard slaps to Dad's tummy.

 Laughing so hard he was about to pee.

 Again, this looks calm, but in the moments not captured, it was kind of like a squirm/hit pit. Poor Mark.

 Dad is her hero:)

Love it when his sweet side peeks out, even for a moment!

Jumping on the bed

 A rare moment of sibling unity.

 The new fav to do on mom and dad's bed. Usually right before bedtime, when it will inevitably lead to crying when we shut it down.

Found: our last couple photos from Wheaton

 Zooming together.

 Singing with her buddies on the stairs.

 Working on Dad's bike pump.

 Ari's favorite meal. Mac 'n cheese with broccoli. That fork is clearly for show.

Dane's ear still healing.

The Art of the Somersault

Dane, much to his and our excitement, mastered the somersault the other night. Out of nowhere..."Watch this!" to Mark. And so his career as a gymnast begins. Well, maybe not.