On July 3rd we went to Freeport's Firework display and got together with my whole family. It was fun for the cousins to get together and watch the show together.
The 4th of July was different than it has been in years past. Originally we had intended to go and visit friends in Michigan but as the time got closer, family obligations took presidence...that, and now I have a different work schedule so I can't take off like we thought. Instead, Jake's parents came up on Thursday and we took a little family bike trip. The kids hung out with Grandma for the day and Grandpa, Jake and I took a ride to Balltown, IA. We cooked out in the afternoon and even hit up one the the neighboring town's fireworks displays.
Usually we spend the 4th with my family at my aunt and uncle's farm in Wisconsin but we deviated from tradition to spend time with part of the Nielsen clan. We had invited more Nielsen's but they were unable to make it ... however, we will see them in a few weeks at the annual gathering of the Nielsen't in August.
The kids started swimming lessons today and I am going to make the valient effort to get a million things done while I am off of work for that week. I have flower girl dresses to make, a bachelorette party to plan and send invites out for, meal planning and shopping and prepping for a few weeks, a wedding shower to attend, and its also the week of the county fair!. Sounds pretty relaxing to me.
Here are a few pics from the first annual Nielsen Family Bike Trip.
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| Bean in her element with PeePaw |
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| Jake and his dad at a scenic overlook in Iowa |
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| Taking a ride with his daddy |
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| Jake and I taking a break from the ride. |
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| She couldn't get enough of taking motorcycle rides. She asks for a ride every night before bed now. |
CONGRATULATIONS on your new job!! Everyone looks so happy and healthy. I'm thrilled things are going well for you guys in Lena!
ReplyDeleteSee you on the 3rd:)
Sarah