Taylie's first steps!

Taylie took her first step on June 8th. Here are a few
videos I have taken in the last week or so
capturing those so very precious first steps :)

She thinks it's fun to squat to pretend she's falling
to get a reaction then stands back up.

Silver Lake

Last Friday, we headed up to Silver Lake and stayed at Jean's cottage. Brenda, Keith, David, Hannah, my dad, Jean, and us had a good time just hanging out together. Jean's cottage is amazing and VERY kid friendly :)



If you look close enough, you'll see everyone up top Little Sable Point Lighthouse!

Dad's scooter got a lot of use. Even Brenda learned how to ride it!

There were plenty of toys for the girls to enjoy!

Mace with her cool Uncle Keith.

David had fun making us Pina Coladas and iced lemonade for Mace.

Since summer vacation, this little one is becoming a daddy's girl.

Campfire isn't complete without s'mores :)

Quite a few tears were shed while trying to get out a nasty sliver on Macey's heel. Ice cream was used as bribbery to let us try to get it out. Just talking about the sliver made her cry again.

Chillin at night.

The girls made chocolate covered strawberries with their Bumpa.

I didn't have my camera in time to get a picture of Kelsey's first fish, but here's Mace with hers.

Enjoying a kayak ride.

I'd say we all had a great time!

Splish Splash

Dad's little helpers.

Today was Taylie's first time in a kiddie pool.

She liked it a lot.

Can you tell?

Frozen coffee drink anyone?!

My three little loves :)

Hanging out in the backyard.

Goofball.

Kelsey giving her imaginary friend "Cody" a push on the tire swing. He has really been liking the tire swing lately. A new imaginary girlfriend named "Mally" has been showing up around here too lately. I don't know much about her yet, but she did go with us to the park the other day.

Macey and Kelsey got the virus that has been going around so one morning before they woke up, Taylie and I made them get well cards. You can see Taylie's very first artwork on them!
That night Taylie came down with the bug :( But besides a high fever, it was a very quick sickness and we're good to go now.

Taylie loves ice cream cones.

Macey and Kelsey love ice cream cones as well, but what they REALLY get excited about is sharing one of my iced coffee drinks with me. For you coffee lovers out there, you need to try this recipe. It makes a big batch so I put it in individual sized containers in the freezer so when I know I will want one, I can just pull one out of the freezer about 1-2 hrs before I'm ready for it. It ends up being kinda slushy to eat like a Frappe from McDonalds. It's so refreshing and yummy!

Frozen Coffee Drink

1 pint (16 oz) heavy whipping cream
1 pint half and half
1 pint milk
2-3 tsp vanilla
2 C sugar
3 C strong brewed coffee


First dissolve the sugar in the coffee then mix the rest together.
Pour into any container to freeze.

I've heard you can add a lot less sugar or switch things up a bit if you want it healthier for you.