Somethin' Funny!

I don't think this needs much explanation, except that this is what happens when Jeff and Lincoln are left alone in the morning with a camera! Silly, silly boys...

4th of July

As always tends to be the case on holidays, the Nichols family filled our day to the brim with activities and places to go. We went by Grandpa and Manamana's in the morning for the "flag raising ceremony" and the boys did a little parade in the driveway. Miss Lola was not a participant since she was grumpy from not having had breakfast yet. We then headed over to the Harris' household for breakfast and swimming, ending up spending quite a portion of the day there. Jeff got a nice sunburn due to morning swimming and a wife who thinks "a little sun can't hurt..." though now I realize that for my fair-skinned husband, "yes it can!" I hope to be much better about that in the future! After swimming we headed up to Roseville for dinner with Grandpa and Grandma Nichols, aunties, uncles and cousins, after which was playing in the park and finally FIREWORKS! The kids were so excited to see the fireworks, but between you and me, I think we had too many! The boys were so tired (and mommy was beyond...) as we headed home close to 10 PM that they fell asleep in the car. Which concluded another exhausting yet successful holiday!

Father's Day

Father's Day was a fun day! We went to the Roane's (Jeff's sister and brother-in-law's) for a barbeque. Another of Jeff's sisters, Jenn, and her husband and kids were visiting from Kansas, so it made for quite the party. In total, there were 14 kids present, all 8 and under. So it was awesome! The boys loved playing with their cousins, sliding down the water slide and playing ball with their uncles. Poor Miss Lola spent most of the time taking naps. That's what happens when you're only 22 months...no one wants to risk what would happen without that nap! Wish we could've gotten a picture with all the kids together...oh well, maybe next time.

Rylie, Jackson, Ella and Lincoln.

Daddy and Lola.

If you're going to have a house-full of kids during the summer, you must have one of these. The Roanes are well-prepared.

Daddy giving Jackson a toss!

Lola and Daddy sharing some ice cream.

This much chocolate covered the boy after only one little cookie. That's got to be talent.

The maxi dress. Don't leave home without it. (And that's a wet spot from a bathingsuited child sitting on my lap...not an accident.) :)

Jenn, Lisa, Erin

And group shot of the little girls...though one little girl didn't want to participate. Typical.

No More Pre-School

Lincoln had his last day of pre-kindergarten on Friday, June 5th. For me at least, the year flew by! Lincoln did fantastic and we are amazed at how much he learned over these last 9 months. We were sad to say good-bye to Lincoln's awesome teacher, Mrs. Mauer. Her patience with all these little children is truly a gift from God (as everything good is). Lincoln was so blessed to be able to attend this school and we're excited to see what Kindergarten brings.

Mars Hill Trial Series

At the beginning of the year I mentioned the sermon series from Mars Hill Church on 1 & 2 Peter. Its been going on for several months now and it has been great. Here is a little clip from one of the sermons. I hope that it will pique your interest to check out more of the series...

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was a lovely, relaxing day. Jeff and I have three mothers and though we only saw one that day, we know we are lucky and we love all our mothers very much!

Food prepared by the Nichols.

Mom opening her card/gift from her kids.

Waiting for our table at Lucille's in Roseville.