Hazy crazy lazy days of summer

We celebrated Violet’s 1^st birthday a couple weekends ago, and it was an adorable watermelon-themed party.  I can tell you first hand, that girl LOVES her some watermelon (and cake)!

Happy birthday, sweet girl!

Impressive party planning and decor!

Just thinking about cake

Cooling off in their yard

Jamie and I went to the DCFC semi-final game the next day, and sadly we lost in a shootout.  Detroit is seriously the rudest crowd ever, but I have to admit, it was pretty funny to listen to (and occasionally join in).

Bandanas are a must - so much smoke!

Ben went to his first Tigers game last Wednesday thanks to cousin Donna!  He dropped the girls off at camp and then went to the game with Ben and Grandpa.  There’s no strollers allowed, so Jamie was pretty exhausted from carrying him around all day, but otherwise he had a great time!

Thanks for the tickets darling!

Boys day out

Ben's jokes are the best

Cutest little fan

This past weekend we celebrated Luke’s 8th birthday.  He’s getting too old!  

Watching a show about boogers?  It was gross, but they were engrossed.

Playing with Ben Ben so I could eat

Trying to mess up Uncle Bobby's hair

Luke got a grown-up bike for his birthday - so sophisticated!

Happy Birthday to you!

Monday was Alain’s birthday, and for some reason, he agreed to spend it with Jamie and the kids.  They went to the aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing, and then came home for dinner.  Alain was beyond exhausted by these kids (and I don’t blame him!).  

Happy birthday.  Feed me.

"Fishing" for attention?

Working the fishboard

A star is born.  And then poked by a bunch of kids.

A few others:

Adorable pic of Jamie and his bros from daycamp

Soo sweaty and hot after camp

Cool as a cucumber
Plump as a panda

Sweet Evie

At Mo-Pop with Mike

Cousin Margie and Anna watched Ben for us while
we took the girls to see Lion King!

When you have to go to war, but you want
to protect your skin too

Smush!

Love the knee and thigh ripples

Time to rest, bye