Whale Watching

We were able to head out to sea and watch whales in the ocean. It was a hour plus boat ride out and back so you can imagine how far out we were off the coast of Maine. We were able to see about six wales, it was amazing! Really something you can only imagine you would be able to see. We were very lucky to have great weather so they were very active and wanted to come up and play!

All of us on the boat!

Daddy and I after coming in from from the front of the boat!

Lighthouse Tour

To start our adventures around Maine we went on a Lighthouse Tour. We got to see 5 lighthouses and we also got to get a cookie from the SCRATCH Baking Co.  

Most amazing lighthouse I have ever seen!

All four of us in the water (cold water)

Cookie from the bakery.

Balloon Races.

Every year down in Indianola they get about 50 hot air balloons to race on many different night and many people come out to watch. We went out last year to the Night Glow night and wanted to go again this year just to watch. It is always so much fun! You get to have great food, they usually have a live band, sit out side and just enjoy the Iowa weather and the people you go with.

Iowa State Fair.

We went to the fair the is past weekend with Addi and Canon. We got to feed little animals, see the butter cow, see day old pigs, cows, snakes alive, and lots of fun other things. It was fun for Kevin and I to see their little face light up when they get to experience new things.

Josiah Stanton

On July 9, at 1:08 in the morning Kevin became an uncle! His older sister had their first child. Josiah Joshua Stanton. We have been able to see him often because we have brought over dinner to Tiffany and Josh quite a few times since he has come. This past weekend Todd, Kevin's older brother and his Emily came down to meet the new bundle and we went over and were able all to hang out so that was a nice surprise to find out they were coming! Can't wait to see what the little man has in store for all of us in the years to come!!!

Kevin meeting Josiah for the first time.

Getting to hold him for the first time.

After he came home Uncle Kevin on baby duty and he is loving it! 

So in love!

Color Run

Yesterday I took part in the Des Moines Color Run. It is known as the happiest 5K around. It was in downtown Des Moines and my Aunts from Davenport made the drive over to do it with me. My friend Sandra, her daughter Autumn and boyfriend Steven also did it with us. It was great fun. Sandra and Steven had something to do after so I took Autumn through the color and you can tell by the photos she came out looking like a rainbow! Kevin even got a little color on him by just watching. The trick to get all of it off however - DAWN dish soap! When I washed it looked like I just killed Smurf and it was going down the drain, that is how much color I had on me. Can't wait to do it again with everyone!!

July 4th

We got to spend July 4th in Independence, Iowa. They had some amazing fireworks. We are in town for a wedding the next day. It was great to see how they do the fire
works up big. It was a great show. We hope you all had a great 4th with your family and friends!!!

Campaign Run!

Kelly's husband Zach is running for the Iowa House. That means a campaign run! We have been helping out by doing parades with them, handing out candy, flyers and just getting Zach's name out in the public eye. We still have more parades to tackle in the upcoming summer and fall but we would not change it for anything. If you are in District 30 in Iowa and would like to read more about Zach please find more information about him here!

Supporters before the Bondurant parade!

Supporters before the Elkhart parade!

Kevin geting Zach's name out!

Fathers Day!

Tofay is Father's Day 2014. While I'm not with my dad I got to spend time with him yesterday. Melissa grilled out for us and we were able to enjoy each other's company. I have him the gift I got off Esty that I think he enjoyed very much. Overall it was a great day of family fun and relaxation. Hope my daddy knows how much I love him and how thankful I am to have him in my life! 

Preschool Music

A few days ago we got to see Canon at his end of the year Music show. It was great to see little children in preschool getting up and performing.  Canon did a great job and of course I think he did the best! After it was done we all headed to Jethro's for a family dinner. It was great to have everyone and to enjoy company. Going to miss the munchkins over the summer!

 

Pool Party!!!

Water Balloons!

Yesterday we all got together at Dad and Melissa's for a Pool Party and hang out with family to start the summer off right. We had great food, played hide and seek, the ice cream truck stopped by, and a water balloon fight! It was night that we were almost all there and to see the kids spending time together, laughing and squealing with delight.

With the Ice Cream Truck

Enjoying the Ice Cream

Hide and Seek in the Tree

Playing in the pool with some squirt guns