Dog Days of Summer

So the past few weekends have been SCORCHING hot, last weekend we took Riley to the lake to watch him swim. He is an amazing swimmer and he just LOVES being at the lake. Even when he's tired from fetching (which takes a lot...) he still likes to walk around in the water. I've always wanted Lexie to follow in his foot steps because I think it's so fun when dogs like to swim, and let's be honest I love almost anything that has to do with water. So today we decided to take Lexie down to the lake with Riley and see if she might chase him into the water. She didn't. She just isn't so fond of water. To our amazement though after being forced against her will on several occasions she actually started fetching a stick in the water! It seriously made my day! My little baby can swim! Check her out:


Family Reunion

As always the family reunion was a BLAST! Kirk & I were not able to defend our egg toss championship, but James & Chris won so that's ok. Dad managed to soak me in the water balloon toss but Kirk & Chris won, and I managed to nail Dad after so that's ok too!
Chris' failed attempt at the splash log. OUCH!
Josh's failed attempt at the splash log.
Jamie having a great old time!
The Beach Boys
AFTER we got Jamie out of the way.
Jamie just can't help himself...
I HAD to get a picture of Dad's amazing egg toss technique.

The boys after Kirk & Chris' water balloon win.

Jamie & Chris after their egg toss victory.

The Family Tree









Happy Birthday Paul

So a few weeks ago we celebrated Paul's 25th birthday, and of course it's take me forever to get some pictures up! It was a fun get together at Katie & Paul's gorgeous house, I always get house envy when we go over there. Anyways, happy birthday Paul!