Monday, July 13, 2026

Sweet Summertime

 I think I may be in a phase of life where each season just gets better. I have found myself in daily gratitude for the blessings in my life.


We have packed this summer with memories and mayhem

Arena Football

We didn't know it was kids' night, which made it even more fun!

The boys caught a parachute!

VBS was a week of fun and faith


What arcade is complete without giant buzz balls? In our VBS shirts...

Aly took me down in air hockey

Best Buds

Niko's first sleepover that wasn't a joint event with big brother

Ready for crazy hair day
Go Big Green!

Aviators Baseball

Why not wear a fuzzy Chewbacca suit?
It's only 100 degrees!

Our Zoey girl is having a rough go. Some days, she is practically perfect. Other days, we do our best to make her comfortable and happy.

We were hoping she would take to the wagon so she could still enjoy the park. This only lasted as long as the peanut butter!


The boys had an amazing week with Coach Tommy at soccer camp
Both boys won the move of the day, winning fútbol swag

So much pool time!




And many hours of board games
The boys were gifted this game of Pokémon Monopoly at a card show

Getting out of wheels


Daddy's Dudes 

We stumbled onto a performance at the local library that was first rate!

I think everyone should check out Buckets and Boards. These guys were amazing!

Our neighborhood book club enjoyed a Harry Potter night at Samantha's 

We had a wild west fun day at The Ranch

The mini horse name Miles

Trying to beat the heat




Papa once said he doesn't play board games. That was before Niko converted him!

These kids have been running, jumping rope, and working out together through the summer heat!

Fourth of July, Parkies - style, is a bit of a big deal





The parents whooped the kids in slip n slide kickball






Jerseys from Spain from Ryan and Mary!

Zoey's reaction to the US and Norway getting knocked out of the World Cup

Belting up! They've officially surpassed Alexander's previous level from when we were in Vegas previously

With a new tower fan and cooling mat, Zoey is starting to feel she can handle the Vegas summer heat wave

What a summer it has been! We plan to make the most of the remaining weeks, as we have of the time so far.