Juggling June

I really admire the families that have more than 2 kids. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with 2 kids' activities, 2 kids' appointments and 2 kids' energy!

June came and went with few free days. Swimming lessons, splash park, park, picnics, appointments, Minnesota, home projects, Jason's classes and the end of baseball games all happened in June.

Ankeny Splash Park 

Part of Will's cheering section at a baseball game in Slater

It was a happy surprise when we showed up for swimming lessons and Cousin Amber was there.
Neither of the boys had her for a swimming teacher, but it was still fun to see her!

On the last day of swimming lessons it's a traditional to stop at Dairy Queen.

The boys didn't let us forget.

After swimming lessons ended on Friday, we headed to Minnesota for a visit to Brian and Chris, Fiscus Family pictures and a get-away.

The kids had a splendid time together

Thomas ate pizza with his "Pizza Buddy" (Uncle Brian also convinced him to eat a chicken nugget!)

Our trip included the Children's Museum in St. Paul on Sunday.

Who knew that putting colored circle stickers everywhere could be so fun?!

Will flying out of the slide

There was a lot to keep them busy.

And they still had energy for swimming

On Monday, we went to the Crayola Experience at the Mall of America. Jason & I even enjoyed it!

Tons of crayons and coloring pages

We named our own crayons

There were lots of activities to do

We even learned how crayons are made

Dad came down to help Jason work on a project...residing part of the garage and installing a new window

Picnic after the splash park with friends

Playing in the dirt

Jason had to work on Father's Day so the boys wanted to take him donuts.
They also made some silly Snapchat pictures/videos.

For lunch we went to Huxley.
The boys picked up sticks to earn a little money and enjoyed rides on the lawn mower with Great Grandpa.

Father's Day snuggles before bed

Despite the look, Will found an experiment in his magazine to made crystals and was super excited to try it.
It didn't quite turn out, but we had fun anyway.

Will has proved to be a good sitter for 30 minutes on Tuesdays and 60 minutes on Wednesdays while Thomas has speech and food therapies. After speech he even helps Thomas practice which is cute to watch.

Food therapy is working! Spaghetti noodles, Kraft macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, pizza, hooray!!

We finally had a date night. No kids. No work.
After our dinner at Noah's Ark we went to Costco.
It was amazing.

Jason has started a bachelor's program at Simpson. Full time. With a full time job. And a part time job.
We are thankful for him.

Zoo with friends

Cheezers