Lake Life

We began our week with an interesting Monday morning. I discovered a wounded pigeon in our fountain outside, and the kids were determined to save it. After locating a wilderness rescue facility that was very willing to take our pigeon, we captured him and delivered him to the professionals. It was a pretty cool experience, and the kids were excited about having saved a life:) Mid-week, we made a last-minute trip to Wisconsin with my friend, Katie, and her three kids. Katie's parents have a lake house and were amazing hosts. Not only did the kids get to spend some great time together, but they had an absolute blast swimming in the lake, jumping in off the dock, and boating. Jack especially loved it, and was so fearless about leaping into the water. I think he's hooked on lake life! The weekend was spent mostly attending four different kids' birthday parties, so we're all tired tonight.

Popsicles with pals. 

They  made fishing poles and spent a lot of time trying to lure a fish.

Ella got to help drive the boat!

Evening boat ride.

She was a little sleepy.

The wounded pigeon that ended up in our fountain. 

The wildlife rescue center was happy to have our pigeon!

As soon as we arrived at our friend's lake house, Jack found some hoses.

A movie before bed.

Ella and Becca snuggling.

Such good buddies!

When we got back to Chicago, the temperature dropped considerably. Ella felt the need to really bundle up.

Jack is rocking the big-kid scooter!

Thanks for the awesome shirt, Aunt Abby! It's so appropriate!

A couple of nuts.

Maeve splashing it up at one of our four birthday parties over the weekend.