zoo

Last week Aunt Di called and said, "I have the library zoo pass, if we go together we will only have to pay for one kid."

I said, "It's hot, but let's go."

Well friends, the fates were kind and there was a cloud cover all day, so although it was hot, it was not sunny and frying our skin and brains. We had the NICEST time. The kids were good, the animals were out enjoying the reprieve from blistering heat, the zoo was empty and it was fun! Hooray for free zoo passes.

We took the wagon and it was WAY better than a stroller.

It's all about the snacks on our outings.

Semi-obligatory goat brushing after an hour at the splash pad.

Oh the tractors. . . . I should find one and mount it in the back yard.

Pretending to be Uncle Michael who loves tractors just as much as any kid.

Good bye zoo.

wedding day

Below ladies and gentlemen is Auntie Angie and Uncle Ben. Notice, please the extremely satisfied look on Ben's face - it is the classic Chase man I am so pleased with myself look!

I think this is my favorite picture of the whole day. Lincoln was wiped out and Uncle Wendel's lap was a perfect resting spot.

COUSINS!

After this picture, Ben and Angie are contemplating childlessness, but we think they will have beautiful and perfect children so they should not fear.

The best part of the week was spending time with these guys: Becky, Joe, Bella and Ally and...

Amanda, Maverick, Lewis and Lincoln. We really missed Uncle Donny, but he's in Afghanistan helping soldiers get better when they get hurt so I guess that's OK. We still missed him though.

It was a wonderful weekend, perfect weather, Grammy and Grampy who had thought of every detail to make the time smooth and happy for the kids, Angie's family were delightful and the temple was beautiful. We are thrilled to have Auntie Angie in the family, and as has been said in several prayers, we are so grateful "Uncle Ben is FINALLY married."

canoe trip

Canoes are fun. That about sums it up. We paddled out this lovely creek and into open water. David and Sherrie bravely took on the "bad" canoe we will never borrow again.

Then, a storm blew in and usually calm, glassy Lake Pend Orielle was all wavy and stuff and that was exciting.

Back to glassy and calm.

Living in our bathing suits is what it is all about.

Roasting dinner, because we get hungry!

A nap the next day was in order - grown ups get so tired.

Heading back to camp to pack up and head home to invade the quiet of those who stayed behind.