Butte Meadows. . .

The kids ran up the hill on their way back from the creek each day! 

Grace loved hanging out with Owen!

So pretty at the creek! 

Brandt and Emily came to visit for a couple days.  I love how Brandt looks like the patriarch of the family in this picture:).  

And Penelope came to visit for a couple days, as well! It was great to hang out with her, and she was so helpful with the kids! 

She brought them each a book.  And she spent time reading them the books, which might be even better:).

The kids had a lot of fun tubing!

Grace and Uncle Eric having splashing wars! Eric had to call a truce the next day:).

Will was pretty proud of his contribution to the pool:).

There was a thunder storm one night, and the kids were so entertained by it! Actually, I think we all were:). 

Bonfire time. . 

Fishing lessons from Uncle Eric,  

and from Uncle Joey:). 

Visiting the Schads over at the meadow.  Will liked exploring with Owen! 

Love the view!

Random picture of Grace, Owen and Will:).  

All the kids LOVED meeting baby Levi! 

Tennis time!

Attempt at a cousin pic:).  

4th of July Parade!

Jonesville meadow

The outside bed and the living room served as great entertainment for the kids at Aunt Toni Ann's!

Back at the creek. . 

They loved playing in the clay!

But don't worry, Dad, they still like the original sandbox, as well!

snack time:)

then lounge time. . .

then nighttime entertainment while the adults ate:).

I loved that Owen could actually feed balls to Will! 

S'mores!

I love this picture of Anna with Grandpa!! I think they were playing rock, paper, scissors:).

The kids were so excited to give me the birthday cake they made. .

And we were so excited to eat it!! 

Hanging out at the cabin. .