Lately...

I have lots of pictures to post from the past few weeks.  Here's a run down of what all we've been up to (sorry, it's a long one!).

A couple of weeks ago, Nana and Papa came down during the week to head to the zoo with us.  We had a good time and I was so thankful for the extra hands.  The girls are in somewhat of a "needy" stage right now so it's always nice to have some extra help on fun outings.

Waiting for the train

Train ride!

Checking out the animals!

Playing with Nana

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The girls and I made a somewhat impromptu trip to Spencer Farms to pick strawberries.  Overall it was a success and a fun memory, but we might wait until next year to do something like this again.  It was a really hot morning and I quickly lost my "help" as Kensley got bored and starting eating the strawberries as I picked.  I looked over at one point and saw all these strawberries with one bite out of them.  Avery was antsy and was into everything.  Let's just say, we were all exhausted by the time we left.

Cleaning sissy's hands

Ha!  This was right before we left and such a great picture of every one's current state.

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Avery got an early birthday present from Grammy and Grampy.  A new bike trailer!  We've been trying it out the past few weeks and the girls seem to enjoy their new ride!

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We had a nice Memorial Day weekend together as a family.  Our neighborhood pool opened that weekend and we spent a lot of time there, along with a visit from Nana and Papa, a boat ride, and a trip to the Carnival.

So excited about the pool!

This little one did not sit still for long.  She was everywhere!

She loved swimming with daddy!

Waiting patiently for sissy to ride the carousel.

Picking out her horsey.

She had so much fun!  I wish we had a picture of her face when it was over....pretty much disbelief.

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This past weekend, we had a wedding up in my hometown.  A family friend of ours was getting married so my whole family was able to attend (kids and all!).  It was definitely an event with the four kiddos, but the older girls had a blast.  We were out way past the girls bedtime, but everyone did surprisingly well.

Nana got the girls adorable matching dresses.

Nana trying to keep this one occupied.

These two are so funny.  They look like they're sharing a sweet moment...really Kensley wanted a hug and Elli was pushing her away.

She was having the time of her life!

I'm pretty sure bribery was involved in getting this picture.

And this little guy, just hung out quietly at the table.

Resting on Papa

Dancing with the "Princess".  The girls hijacked the bride during the dollar dance.

The girls were obsessed with Brooke.  She was so sweet with them...dancing with them several times and indulging them in hugs.  Kens told us on the way home that she had fun "dancing with her favorite friend, the Princess."

Dancing with her daddy.

Pouting because she wanted to dance with Papa.

Such a sweet picture...she was thrilled.  This girl was all over the dance floor.  We practically had to tear her away to go home.

A rare picture of the two of us...actually dancing.

My little dancing queen

This sweet girl finally had enough...she cashed out on Nana.

 It was such a fun night!  Congrats Brooke and Josh!