Six Flags

We got season passes to six flags for the first time this summer in Illinois. Who knew how much Payton (and Parker) would love roller coasters and amusement park rides! We've been over a dozen times and it never seems to get old. Although it was a "hot" day here, we braved the heat with good friends and had a blast! (although the mommies were exhausted).

Forgot my camera, but here are some iphone photos from Liz.

Family Visit

Recently, we hosted very special guests from Houston for a week. Sadly, Payton and Parker have not spent much time with their cousins so this was a very delightful opportunity for them to get further acquainted. Payton was very emotional after they left and has been pleading with us almost daily to Skype with them. 

Jelly Belly Factory Tour:

a scarf for Bear-Bear made by Christen:

at the Shedd Aquarium:

Here are some videos from the Gurnee Days event:

 Cousins sharing a huge snow-cone...

 

 Parker with the farm animals...

 

Whee!

  

 After a long day...

 


 Moments later...

 

Vacation

In June/July we went on a cruise off the Cali coast and my cousin's wedding in SF. It was a wonderful trip spending time with family and extended family... tiring, but really fun too!

Payton's favorite thing to do on the cruise was play on its mini golf course and the lifesize chess set with Uncle Chuck. Parker's favorite thing was probably getting to sleep in the same room with the whole family (he does not like to be alone, esp during nap/night time...)  :)