Jump into Summertime Fun!

Summer is almost over, school starts on Monday.
I always try and take off the last few days of
summer break to spend with the kids. It was
even more fun this year because Jennifer
and a few of Ian's friends' Moms were also off
of work. Thursday, we all met up at Pump It Up.
It might be the most fun I have had since, well,
July. The point is, it was fun.


Ian says, "C'mon in and have some fun!"

Don't you love Morgan's bangs? They're new
and I think they are adorable. These girls
are such good friends...even better that they
are cousins!

I love pictures of Ian jumping
because it makes his hair look
even crazier than normal.

Jennifer and Chelsea taking a
break from jumping.

Next up, races through the obstacle

courses. I love Mo's socks...can't miss

'em.

Jennifer does not let her kids win. She is a true

competitor. She went all out every round.

Yes, that khaki bum coming over the

hurdle is Jennifer. No, she did not win. But,

she had a ton of fun.

Angel (Brandon's Mom), Brenden (Brandon's

nephew), Morgan and Jenna (look closely)

coming through the obstacle course. I think

Morgan won again!

Ian and Brandon coming down the slide for the

last leg of the course. Brandon won this round!

We all loved the mega-slide~

including Chelsea!

Jennifer and I raced down the slide. She won...

this time!

Jenna and Morgan, sliding together...laughing

all the way!

I even knew he was coming and

he still got me!

This is what happens when someone else is holding

my camera. I promised Jennifer that as horrible

as I look, this would make the blog.

We were in the middle of a furious game of

dodge ball. This was perhaps the best part

of the Pump It Up adventure.

Morgan was deciding who to take aim at.

No fair...I'm taking pictures! Yes, this one hit

me square in the face, but at least I got the

shot. Drake is laid out, Brandon took a break

to dunk a basket and Morgan is waiting to see

who makes the best target. (You know it's her

because of the socks!)

Travis, Brandon's older brother, and Ian.

The Boys...Brandon, Ian and Drake

The Gang of Children

Chelsea, Brenden, Brandon, Ian, Drake, Jenna

and Morgan.

Cheers...Here's to an awesome day!

We followed up our fun with lunch at Chik Fil A.

DAY TWO

Ian and Brandon offered to help

Mrs. Beaty (Littleton Elementary's

guidance counselor) deliver soda

(POP for you Iowans) tabs to

The Ronald McDonald House.

Jenna and I helped them load

up the car and then headed out

for some bowling fun with

the Forrer Girls.

More cousin love

That is true fashion, choosing

the bowling ball that matches

your outfit!

Chelsea and her friend Brianna, hanging out

waiting for their turn to bowl.

And the winner is....Jennifer.

This was WAY better than work! I love being

able to spend some time before summer break

ends just playing with the kids. Sharing our

fun adventures with family and friends made

it even better. Thanks everyone for such fun

times!