Summer has arrived.

I actually miss this. A lot!

Jeeping.

Gearing up for lacrosse!  This was Ben's first year in full pads!

Lots of movies outside.

Pre-season training for cross country.

And always always eating al fresco.

Lake adventures...

We always try to get up to the lake to visit my cousins at least once every summer...the canoe is a real highlight, of course.

Hoopfest!!

Hoopfest is absolutely one of my favorite weekends of the year. I've already red inked it for next year...and the next 5.

This time we had three kids on the court...and wondered why we didn't have all 5?? Epic weekend as usual.

We got to have little Grace along with us for the first day, and she was so fun to have!  It's nice to introduce a first-timer to this big weekend!

Katie coached Sara's team. They only had three on their team and played so hard and were completely wiped out by the end of the day. It was so hot!!

They were so fun to watch!

Will's team did awesome again this year. It was tougher than the year before but they absolutely rose to the challenge. Such a physical game, so fun!!

 Kayte's team was outmatched in their bracket, but they played hard and played a physical game. 

Heat and physical exertion wiped these girls out.  A little nap and a snow cone was all it took to get back on stride.

Day two. Clean again, and smiles.

 

So dead.

Girls took advantage of some hot tubbing!!