Grammie and Pop Camp 2010

(Colin's self portrait--to show of his missing teeth!)

For the first time this year, Colin and Ethan visited Grammie and Pop for "camp". It was much more difficult for me than it was for them. Mike was traveling as well, and though I enjoyed the total silence, and Charlie liked actually being walked for once... it was a little too quiet! They had an amazing time that was filled with activities. We drove to Indianapolis to pick them up and were able to spend time with the adorable Grant--and Jenna and Jeff of course. We also had a great time at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. It's one of the nicest museums we've visited.

Official "Camp" pictures coming soon!

End of the Summer Party

Maria from Poland with me... Most of you have heard my Maria stories throughout the year. She's something special for sure.

We had quite the spread with foods from literally all over the world.

(And now I have the entire month of August off!)

Trip to Three Lakes

(Ethan requested this photo himself... at a Dairy Queen stop along the way.

He adores Dairy Queen because he can eat their ice cream... no egg!)

We made it up to Three Lakes at the end of July, just the four of us. It was fantastic to get away and we always feel refreshed when we leave. The boys are in heaven there--fresh air and lots to do outside. It was a little chilly so we didn't do as much swimming as we wanted to, but tons of kayaking. Colin is getting very confident paddling solo!