Birthday Party

Megan and Jason had their 9th birthday party this past Saturday. They had a Minecraft theme for their cake and a Creeper Piñata.  Jesse had fun moving the piñata up and down while they were trying to hit it.  Kora was scared of it at first and didn't want to try to hit it.  They had a fun day with their friends and family. 

Camping

We went camping this past weekend at Maplewood State Park and had a lot of fun.  We stayed for two nights, all of us in our tent.  Kora didn't want to go to sleep the first night.  She was overly-tired, crazy girl and had a hard time settling down.  The second night went better, but she was still up for awhile before she went to bed.

The kids all had fun at the swimming beach even though it

wasn't all that hot out, especially on Sunday.

 

 

 

We also did some hiking.  They had several trails where we had to walk up and

down hills which were pretty exciting to the kids who are used to flat prairies and fields.

 

  Kora enjoyed picking the wildflowers.

 

 

Megan and Tank leading the way.

 

Jason learned how to use a compass on this hike.

He thought it was fun telling us the direction we were going.

 

 

 

 

Kora got to ride on Jesse's shoulders going up the hill.

 

At the top of the hill.

On the way back down.  Jason is way out in front,

running down the hill. (Top right corner.)