Warrior Dash

J convinced our group of high school friends to do the Warrior Dash with her. It was good motivation for getting into shape. However, I was not prepared for basically the entire 5k course STRAIGHT UP A SKI HILL (the other little bit was super steep down). I don't even know how it was possible go go up that much, but it was hard to even walk in some parts. The obstacles were actually fun (scaling huge walls, crawling through mud and under barbed wire, jumping over fire) and a nice break from the uphill. Although I was cursing while trying to get up those hills, overall it was a good experience and especially fun with our best friends.

Custumes are encouraged at these events. But who are these guys? We don't claim them.

Group is excited to get dirty!

 

We did it! I wouldn't have normally been able to keep up with Gabe, but since his ankle was still bugging him, we stayed together. It was nice to encourage each other and have a friend in the mass sea of people.

We did it!

Getting hosed off with fire hoses afterward - kinda hurt if you got a direct shot. Still found dirt in places dirt shouldn't be a week later.

Relaxing at the after party at H's.

Gabe's Birthday Weekend

Gabe got home from a business trip late Friday night, so we spent a relaxing weekend at home celebrating his birthday.

 

Gabe and I put the kids to bed and went in the backyard to enjoy our first ever little campfire. Hours later Campbell woke up Blake and they came out side to join the party.

Father's Day Weekend at the Cabin

Another great weekend at the cabin! 

 

 

Paneling and trim in the screen porch is done! I predict a lot of time spent here!

Hauling all our doors off the island to bring to the shop of someone who will varnish them.

Happy Father's Day to the best dad! Campbell made a cute card and gave him 2 empty Squinkie balls for a present. She said that he could keep screws in it. Love it!

Swim Lessons

Campbell took a 2 week swim center at the Rec Center. She loved it and spent most of the time diving underwater when the teacher was helping the other kids in her class. I hadn't wanted to take lessons up to this point because I was worried about chasing/keeping Blake out of the water. He did great, phew!

Campbell's 2nd Tball Season

Campbell was excited to start another season of tball.

Ready!

Gabe was traveling for work and I was a bit worried about Blake running so I wouldn't be able to watch the game, but he played with his loader in the dirt the whole time. Perfect!

 

Cool tricks

 

Celebrating with ice cream after the big game.

Weekend at Home

My parents, Ry, and Elizabeth came to stay with us for J's wedding weekend.

Gabe sprained his ankle playing basketball, so it was perfect for cuddle time.

Good thing Nana has a green thumb and did my window boxes for me. Pretty sure I would've just let them be dirt for the whole summer if she didn't come to the rescue.

All dressed up for J & A's wedding. I love that J married a Virginia girl! Smart!

Playing and Saying

Our parents have watched the kids a TON this summer while Gabe & I worked on the cabin. My parents usually take Blake and Gabe's mom would watch Campbell at their cabin. As you can see, Blake got to do all sorts of fun things. Campbell would spend her days playing with the dogs. Everyone had a blast (except maybe the dogs who got dragged around). :)

Funnies from this month:

• 6.11.12 Gabe was on a business trip and we were talking about where Daddy was and what he was doing and I said he goes there to talk to banks. Blake says, "He doesn't talk to banks! Banks are where you get money!" To which I replied, "Yes, Blake you are right, Daddy is in Toronto talking to Bankers."
• 6.14.12 Randomly....Blake said while riding in the car, "It's not time to show up, (instead of show off) Campbell! It's time to dance!"
• 6.19.12 Another random conversation overheard in the car....this is CLASSIC! Campbell told Blake, "Guess what? When Momma was nursing me she accidentally asked for another baby."