Monday, August 17, 2009

Summer Catch-Up: July

Father/Son Canoe Trip
Aidan looked forward to this canoe trip with his best buddy for months. They were soooo excited for the overnight down the Mississippi River with their dads. They had a blast fishing and farting...boys. Aidan loves to fish. They caught a lot on this trip, including Aidan's first Small-mouthed Bass.






Wisconsin Dells
We met Tom's old friend, Dustin, and his family in Wisconsin Dells for a fun vacation weekend. We had so much fun, despite horrible, cold, rainy weather. Luckily, our resort had several indoor water parks to try. We had so much fun, I can't wait to go back...hopefully with nicer weather.

The Boys

Six kids, one cabin = lots of noise. And, lots of fun. :)
It was very cute to see the two girls (Ellie and Ella), so used to playing with big brothers, play with one another.
Tom, Dustin, Aidan, and Cade shooting out of the Black Hole (I think). Those boys have the perfect combination: height (to meet the necessary requirements for the big rides) and bravery.
Even Ellie tried this family waterslide.
Ellie and I were buddies, hanging in the kiddie pools. Swings-always Ellie's favorite.
Tom and Colin made a good team.
Aidan and Cade are such buddies. They have so much fun together!
Walsh Men
We were worn out. Ellie loved the kid-sized lounge chairs. (Training her right, huh, mom?)
The wave pool was a big hit-and one of the few things our WHOLE family were able to enjoy together.
The enigma that is Colin: you never know what you're gonna get.
(The time lapse between these two pictures was less than 20 seconds...oh, Colin.Sigh.)





Signs of a good vacation:


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

awesome, looks like you've been having fun!

Brenny said...

I can't believe I missed this post! Looks like fun -- and I totally get Colin's Jekel and Hyde. That is cool that you got to hang with Dustin and his family!