Bouncy Bliss

Oak Creek has outdoor summer concerts on Wednesday nights. This week there was a doo-wop band (that's what you hear at the start), but the bigger draw, at least for the girls, is the castle bouncy house! We walked over after swimming lessons at the high school, so hair is wet and PJs are on. Pure bliss!

Abigail's such a friend; she voluntarily falls down after Lydia falls.

Out 'N About

Abby coming...

and going.

Swimming pool/Foot spa tub at Grandma Linda's.

This is what the beach looks like without children at night.
North Beach. Celebrating 9 years this July!

Lakefront

Bastille Days

My little tee-ball player!

Toes in the sand again. Bender Beach
Cool water, hot sand.

The girls stick together like glue in swimming lessons. The teachers say they are adorable!

Reading Biscuit to the dogs at the library.

Freezer pop break with neighbor George.

Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A.
Moo!

Catch and Release of fireflies.

Selfie Search with Recreation Dept.

Making a splash and chilling. Grobschmidt Pool

Cattails and fish. Neighborhood lake
Might need to get a fishing pole before the summer ends!

The Fourth of July in Oak Creek

We met friends to watch the Fourth of July parade.

 Who's coming? The kids were pretty cute and enjoyed the parade (and gathering candy).

Abigail, Lydia, H, Amelia 

We were happy to see neighbors riding in the Boy Scouts float!

Waving the American flag, proudly made by Eder Flag in Oak Creek.

 The celebration continued at the Legion after the parade. Free ice cream and games.

Big Bowling

Giant Jenga

Ready to Race!

The cutest little patriotic potato sack race!!

Still able to eat corn on the cob despite missing teeth.

 It's fun to be out with the community for the holiday. Back at home the girls made some art while we grilled.

Chalk Art by Lydia

We went to the Middle School to see the fireworks too! We passed the time till dusk with Go Fish and clowning around with glow jewelry. Fun family time!

Balancing...

The Princess Leia

The Target

Balancing...

The Double Snowmen

The Solar System

Almost dark and the show began. Abigail got just a little sleepy, but they really enjoyed it!

Happy Independence Day!

John's Lake

 Had a fun time at Uncle John's Lake with the Schmidt family!

While we were still setting up our tent, Aaron took all the kids on a pontoon ride.

Aaron, Abigail, Lydia, Carly, Carter, Evelyn, Nora, Ava, Audrey.

 Then all four of these girl cousins arrived.

 We took the pedal boat out on the lake.

Enjoying breakfast burritos outside on the deck.

Then a peaceful SUP ride.

 The ride-on dolphins were a big hit with everyone!

Eegan, Natalie, Ava

Nora

Everyone in the water or sand.

I was so pleased that the girls got comfortable enough to jump off the pier and swim to shore by themselves.
They did it over and over again! Swimming lessons are paying off!

Snack time for Quincy!

Sneaking up on me by the tent

Getting Dirty

Group Tubing

Hang Time

Bubble Time

Going home...Lights out for Lydia!