Grandpa's Birthday

We've been really fortunate to spend quite a bit of time with Jeritt's side of the family lately. Last weekend, Grandpa Al, Aunt Jill, Ava, and Reid came out for a visit. Uncle Jeff, Finley, and Jace joined us on Saturday for a lot of playing and hanging out. And this past weekend we made a day trip to Dubuque, Iowa, to celebrate Grandpa Al's 65th birthday with bowling and dinner. 

This kid.

I stopped at the hardware store, and Jack had fun exploring.

Snuggles with Grandpa.

A lot of game playing last weekend.

Aunt Jill reading books. 

Feeding her ponies.

Dad lost the cap to his water bottle outside. Maeve found it.

Breakfast creations by Ella. 

Simon sleeps in the funniest positions.

Making beds for her animals.

Ella made a pretty cool origami animal.

All snuggled up in bed.

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This is from Jack's classroom. I just loved seeing his friends with their arms around him.

Dad teaching Jack how to bowl during Grandpa's birthday party.

Reid helping Maeve.

Uncle Jeff helping Maeve.

Making cookies (out of order).

Grandpa's friends joined us, too!

Finley made cupcakes for Grandpa's birthday.

Maeve is great at folding towels.

Dance party.

Playing in the alley when Grandpa visited.

Jack helped Maeve do math on the ipad. It was pretty sweet.