Grandpa and Grandma visit July

Grandpa and Grandma Malin came for a visit in July for Lance's first birthday. We had some fun in the pool, went to Hocking Hills to do some hiking, and celebrated Lance's first birthday. We had a great time and enjoyed the summer.


Cashed out by the poolside.

Our little fish!

Seeds and Plants class in Columbus

Grace and her friend Sarah took a class this summer about seeds and plants at the awesome science center, COSI. They really enjoyed it and learned a lot.

Looking at the plants and flowers up close with their magnifying glasses.

They did a lot of crafts inside having to do with seeds.

4th of July 2008

The girls running on the beach.....


What a great pic!
Lance was HATING it at this point - Ha! I thought I would add this because it was is so classic. Grace was being so patient! I just wanted a cute picture of them on the beach in the evening...oh well..

Playing a little music before going to church on Sun. morning.

Enjoying the boardwalk

My buddies, Lindy and Jenny.
What a great boardwalk picture! We all ran onto the beach and left our shoes
Lance wasn't so sure about the beach/ocean. He was a little stressed!

On the boardwalk

Chloe and Grace are having breakfast together one morning at their own little table in their dress up clothes. Look how serious they are in their conversation - too cute!
This is daddy putting Lance in the stroller like he's a dog or something! Mommy wasn't so happy about it when she saw it.
On the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey

The three girls - Grace, Naomi, and Chloe were thoroughly enjoying their ice cream cones. I love this picture!

4th of July 2008

Sara, Emmaline, and me (there must have been some water on my lens!)

Caroline eating some chocolate - so happy!
Grace and Chloe enjoying some ice cream cookie sandwiches!
Grace had her turn swinging at the pinata. She hit it pretty good!

Doreen, Lily, and me waiting for the fireworks to begin.

4th of July 2008

We went to New Jersey for the 4th of July this year. It was so much fun to see everyone and so generous and nice of the Shields family to let us stay with them. The kids had a great time with all the other kids as well.
Joe made his own cornhole set - VERY nice, Joe!

Grace loved playing in their pool AND with the goggles!
She was so sweet with little Caroline as well. She just loved her.

Ahh yes.....the men and their meat!

G.M. Party

Grace got to ride the bull! It was hilarious!

Paul Bohlsen took Lance down the slide - it was so funny! His eyes were huge!

General Mills Party

General Mills had their annual summer family party with all the rides, etc. Grace and Tatum had a lot of fun doing everything 50 thousand times!!

Goodbye to the Circus!

The Circus

Grace and Tatum got their faces painted at the circus - they thought that was pretty cool!! :)