June

June seemed to fly by, but looking back we did enjoy the month that kicks off summer fun. The weather wasn't too hot yet so we went to the zoo a lot. We also did the pool here and there, enjoyed our backyard, and had a wonderful extended weekend in Kearney. I finally remembered my camera on one of our zoo adventures and lucky for me the kids were being pretty cooperative for a little photo shoot. These pics make me smile because it really depicts Grant and Hadley's personality right now...goofballs! Grant is just silly most of the time-singing, making silly faces, trying to make us laugh- and wanting to learn anything and everything he can. Questions, questions, and more questions come when talking with Grant...and he likes to talk...a lot. And we continue to hear a lot about Casey (his imaginary friend) and her family. He also has embraced his big brother role. He loves to be a big help to his sister, sometimes a bit munch. As for Hadley, she may be just as silly as her brother. She loves to giggle, she drives her brother crazy by getting into everything he is doing, and is becoming so independent. Voicing her needs and wants is nothing new from her, she will let you know...and let us know if Grant is getting in the way of that. Can't believe she is almost 1!

At the end of the month we went back to Kearney and had an extremely relaxing time at Nick's Dads. Most of our time was spent out back enjoying the water, beach, and deck. I read a book and worked on my tan (something that rarely happens these days) so this Mama was very happy. We were able to spend a little time with my Grandpa Iversen, who is still at St. John's and my Grandma too. Morning's are great there because his courtyard has a swing set, fountain, and great shade-so the kids can just play and we can converse. Probably one of the best parts of the weekend was getting the boat out and getting some quality time with Mimi, Papa, and Grandpa Mark on the lake. The afternoon was beautiful on the water, Grant tubed-including a fun ride with his Mimi. :) We had a good dinner at Lakeshore restaurant and then back on the water for a little evening skiing and boat ride. Grant had a blast because his Twit cousins were back for the weekend too, lots of boys and lots of fun.

Grant also came across all this in his closet and was ecstatic...he had everything to be Woody. And was for many days there after. :)