OMG - How can it be mid-august already

As usual the weeks are flying by us. Only three weeks and school will be starting. Trying to get things ready and enjoy the last couple free days we have left. Packing in as much family fun as we can.

As if Cameron does not have enough hobbies and sports to do we thought we would let him try out a little trap shooting too.  He enjoyed it and did pretty well for his beginning attempts.  Not sure were it will go yet but just another thing to try out. 

 Wrapped up the t-ball season well also.  Only 1/2 the team was Rettler grandchildren.  Clayton, Kaylee, Ben, Lauren, Calvin and Andy.    First trophies for all these kiddo's.

 Cameron wrapped up his baseball season on a great note and got selected to play on the All star team.  He even got the opportunity to pitch an inning in the all star game.  Awesome!!!!!

Ok so now baseball is behind us.  Cameron has started his 6th grade tackle football season and the twins started a pee wee football camp.  Cameron's is pretty intense.  The twins lucky only have 1 hour per week. 

Calvin is in the red and Clayton is in the blue.

 Huge improvements over last years pee wee football.

 Clayton is taking it on!

 Calvin loves the kicking part!

We sure did not want Kenzie to feel left out so we started her in her first Dance class.  Her and cousin Emma are taking a mini jazz poms class at the Y.  It is the cutest thing ever!  Can't wait till their performance on the final day of class.

This is the two of them walking to class!

Kenzie in pink and Emma in black.

So we also made it to the Washington County Fair but of course mom forgot the camera again!  It was a great time.  All the kids loved the rides and mommy loved checking out the animals.

Then all the kids got to meet their newest cousin.  Welcome baby Abel!!!! 

Melissa and Ricky got a baby boy! 

Cameron chilling with Abel.

Calvin happy to hold him. 

Yes that is a dinosaur costume he is wearing.  They love to play dress up at cousin Kaylee's house.

Kenzie was excited but looks grumpy here. 



Clayton showing everyone how to hold a baby right!

After another week of dance class we decided a park trip was in order.  The tiny dancers loving the swings.  We also took a hike through the woods and just enjoyed another wonderful day. 

 Then a great weekend of camping with our friends the Rosine's.  We put up tents in their yard and enjoyed their new pool and deck, some great food, good friends, and outdoor activities.  Even survived the little rain showers.  2 nights in a tent with four kids - the cabin up north works so much better!  Jenny's daughter Taylor set up a volleyball tournament and a bags tournament.  They also shot some trap - I even tried it and it was pretty cool.  Cameron got to practice a little too.  Fun time for all of us. 

This week we moved on to more Birthdays!!  Thursday Cameron turned 11! 

Can not believe that it has been 11 years since I became a mommy for the first time.   

Then Saturday was Kenzie's 3rd birthday and we had her party and Cameron's party together. 

Cameron also decided to try out for the select baseball team.  Tryout were Saturday and Sunday.  Cameron reports to us that he did pretty well.  We will not find out for another 2 weeks.  Either way we are super proud of him for trying out. 

This was Kenzie in her party dress.  Oh yeah she is licking a knife full of cake.

Grandma Jane made this fabulous princess castle cake for Kenzie for her birthday.  The best was when I told Cameron the cake was for him. 

 For real Cameron got a DQ ice cream cake.

 Cameron opening his new zigtechs

So now I am back up to date!  Another exciting week coming up!  More football, a zoo trip and then Slamfest this weekend and possibly a trip to Mt. Olympus on Sunday!