Blake of Many Trades

This post came about while I was putting my 'Summer Day' post together.

I realized I had quite a few pictures of what Blake has been up to. And he has been up to quite a few things. So much so that he deserved a post all about him. Again.

Wow. I guess just like all the hundreds of other posts I've made about him recently.

Oh Blake, I don't know how, but with every single sneaky, creative, pointless mess you make...we love the big person you are even more.

How can we possibly love you any more you ask?

Well okay, we can.

So you don't need worry about pushing things to the limits more than you have.

Here is the Blake of Many Trades.

[decorator]

[gravity skeptic]

[cosmotologist]

[purse snatcher]

[this one has three skills involved...sheer wall climber/free faller/plumber]

[hair stylist]

[hydraulic engineer]

[shoe fanatic]

[shoe hoarder]

[confetti manufacturer]

[geological surveyor]

[excavator]

[dirt sample analyst]

[security systems tester]

[childproof bottle tester]

[aspiring artist]

[poser]

[professional comedian]

[love and cuddle enthusiast]

Blake we hope you have found happiness in all that you've accomplished in your life.

Very impressive.

A Usual Summer Day

[enjoying time with David before he starts Kindergarten]

[putting on shows]

[enjoying the backyard]

[reaping zero rewards from the garden]

[swimming lessons!!!]

[excercise]

[what would summer be without an afternoon of eating a crunchy bunch of these?]

[book time]

[legos & friends]

[those darn chores]

[playing with a huge water gun from Daddy]

[keeping mom on her toes]

[swimming with cousins. this pool was worth every penny]

[growing up]

[...and the very best part of a usual summer day...]

Strawberry with the Olson Family

This past Saturday we were fortunate enough to stay at a beautiful cabin in Strawberry (near Fossil Creek) lent by one of Grandpa Olson's clients. It was plenty big enough to fit all of us and it was very kid friendly. We had so much fun being together and in the great weather....

our kids are in love with these cousins!

Thanks Grandpa and Grandpa for an unforgettable weekend.

On the search for bugs

end.

We had a talent show Friday night...we watched cousins sing, dance, play violins, hula hoop and more! Our kids sang and danced "A Tooty-Tah" all dressed up then Anna sang a beautiful solo, a song by Mindy Gledhill called, "Close". She is developing this flawless voice on her own and she is ALWAYS singing around the house. Great job everyone!!

What would a family reunion be without a stomache flu? Poor Anna was up all night the last night so we had to leave early that next morning.

Growing up I remember somebody always being sick on trips or holidays.

Sorry it had to be you this time, Anna :(