Ruby

Because we are apparently a glutton for punishment. 

Manzanita

For the Fourth of July we went to a friends cabin in Manzanita, OR.  

It was super windy, but was SO. MUCH. FUN.  

Thank you Mattesons for your generosity and hospitality! 

We can't wait until next time! 

Some kite flying, sand castle building days

 The fourth of July parade.  

Honestly it was the first time I have been to a parade like this one and it was so fun to be at  a beach town parade and it was something I would love to do more often.  

Thank you sweet friends. We can't wait until next time! 

Summer Ball

A good portion of our summer looked like this...

The girls evenings...

 The Boys evenings..

 And sometimes the boy steals the phone to take pictures of himself.  

We are thankful.

In Other News...

Avarie Rae got glasses, they are reading glasses, but she loves them and wishes she could wear them every day!  

A Rainy Day in May

I was able to load my phone pictures to my computer and saw this cute one of Lylah in May.  Couldn't help but post it. 

Mancala Love

Avarie was so excited to learn how to play Mancala.  We improvised a game board and it has been a favorite at our home this summer! 

A Nephew is Born

A month early, which tends to be the pattern, we were blessed with a new nephew.  Dashel Jacob Fries was born June 9, and we love having a new baby to smother, I mean love on!