We had a nasty cold virus go through our house, so it's been a while since my last post. Of course, there are TONS of pictures from these past two weeks...

DuPage County Fair

I forgot the camera in the car, so these pics were all taken on my phone. Sorry that they're blurry!

Her favorite food of the summer.

Feeding some goats.

Tessa wasn't so sure about them...

Kyri was in heaven. She's a country girl at heart!

Crazy looking chicken!

Glen Ellyn Splash Park

This is my new favorite place of the summer.

Wish I would have found it sooner!

There are fountains that are little enough for Kyri to play in.

More water ballet...

Tessa spent most of the time watching from her play mat.

But she got in on the action a bit, too!

Splashing is so much fun!

Ahhh, but then it was time for a drink.

It was kind of bright out, so Daddy's hat helped.

Visit from the South Carolina Crew!

Mary Scott and Tessa were so cute with each other.

The whole gang hanging out

Mary Scott wasn't too sure about Tessa being in her mommy's lap!

The next day we took a Wendella Boat ride on the Chicago river.

It was a sweaty day, but Tess didn't seem to mind too much.

Kyri and I sat up top for a bit to get a better view!

Afterwards we got some delicious pizza at Gino's East.

Adorable Mary Scott waiting patiently for her pizza.

Kyri thought it was so cool that we could sign the walls.

She's pointing out where her name is.

The next day we took the group to Morton Arboretum.

Everyone enjoyed the creek on that HOT day!

Even Tessa B!

Bob relived his youth at the park!

We had so much fun with the Handells. So glad they could come visit us. Looking forward to the next time our families can get together!

The Lake

Kyri was so excited on the way there and was talking a mile a minute. Then two seconds later we realized it was quiet... she had passed out like this.

Tessa, on the other hand, continued to babble loudly the entire way there.

"Dabadabadabadabadaba!"

It was just us up there on Saturday.

Kyri and Kyle enjoyed a nice swim off the side of the boat.

Tessa napped under the boat seat, and I relaxed in the sun.

Great day!

On Sunday a bunch of my family joined us up there.

Grandpa Mike was trying to nap, but Kyri thought it was funny to tickle him!

Kyri and Aunt Sandy getting all sandy.

Lunch time!

Hanging out in the shade

Ike learning to swim!

He'd rather go for a boat ride, though.

Grebner Family Pic!

The sand monster!

Aunt Sherry's turn to get messy!

After fun in the sand, we went on a boat ride to show everyone around the lake. Grandma Nancy gets a special thanks for staying back with Kyri so she could nap. Everyone got to witness a very overtired KJ, and it wasn't pretty! Even though Grandma was in trouble for not doing any of the nap routine correctly, she was able to get our little princess to sleep. We all were much happier when she woke up! Thank you!