We spent 4th of July week up at Bear Lake, Wisconsin with the Ryggs, the Adams, the Coopers, and our new friends the Traaseths, as well as Courtney and Matt and a few others. Leia had another one year old, a four year old, a six year old, and an eight year old to play with, and boy did she have a blast! We had the lake all to ourselves with all sorts of different watercraft, an endless lawn to run around and play games on, gourmet meals everyday, and some of the most awesome people to hang with. It was a blast and we can't wait to go back. Leia was a bit of a bully, taking toys away from Aria all the time (which we assume she learned at daycare and by being a first child), but she did learn some new kissing skills from Aria, which made us happy since she has previously been quite stingy with her kisses for us! Leia has also started fully conversing. I'm not sure if that started in force this week or last, but either way it's definitely her new favorite thing. She will have full on conversations with us, with different tonal inflections, asking questions, giving answers, and just generally carrying on a very engaging conversation. The only bummer is that we have no idea what she's saying!! Sounds like she's picked up a mix between Japanese and German. Does anyone know how to translate "sha-way way"? Even though I don't understand, it's still really fun to listen to her.
Checking out the dock and the many watercraft options with Dad.
Relaxing in the sun.
Our two most important jobs were cooking some awesome food and hanging out by the lake all day!
Group hugs!
Happy 4thnof July from Leia!
Papi and Ari snuggle time.
Instant friends.
Like two peas in a pod with their matching dresses and hats.
Papi and Judar know how to put together a fabulous meal!
Don't forget your holiday dessert!
Lots of great fireworks shows around the lake all night...
Including our own...Thank you Keith!!
Hanging around the campfire every night was standard protocol...nice to be somewhere that doesn't have such a big fire danger!
Even our old ski coach Tummy Sudflake came for a visit too!
Rosie the Riveter - We Can Do It!
So fun hanging with this little cutie all week!
More group hugs with Brit!
Our little turtle meeting her first real turtle!
Brinan giving us a quick look at the cool belly patterns of this guy!
Reminded me of our crab hunting adventures on our honeymoon.
Mom, my glasses just won't stay on!
Having a nice little chit chat with Uncle Judy.
Someone bring me some milk or I'll use my water weapons on you!
Leia liked petting the "nice doggie" much more than she liked being pet!
Uh oh, only 1 and already she's learning the art of sun worshiping!
The fishing crew!
Captain Papi.
Taking a little lake tour with Courtney and Matt.
Learning to drive the boat!
Evan and Papi manning the water balloon canon.
Bombs away!
And here are the balloon catchers!
Lake baths!
Yay for kisses!
Desmond, a real mellow fellow.
Who wants Leia on their team??
So far she's a little better at soccer than volleyball.
Spontaneous baby photo shoot!
They are just so damn cute together!
Excuse me Leia, but I need your hat to go with my shades.
They definitely know what to do with them, just need a bit more practice with execution!
Leia stealing more of Aria's stuff.
How did we manage to keep them both so happy and cute at the same time for so long? Clearly some very happy babies!
A very nice spot to take a little rest.
Such a great laugh!
Hey there naked baby, where'd all your clothes go?
Codi and Keith cooking' up a delicious deep fried meal!
Papi, Brit, Eric, and CC enjoying some deep fried cheese curds.
Massage train!
Our 4th of July spirit team!
Due to a pretty miserable rash, Leia did quite q bit of "airing out" this week!
Leia and Ari have officially dubbed it "Bare Lake"!
Celebrating Evan's 4th birthday with a piñata, youngest to oldest, starting with Leia.
Aria had a pretty good reach here!
Wrong way Evan!
Brinan had some very good shots, but she was a good sport and saved the breaking blow for the birthday boy.
Our outdoor dining room.
Happy 4th Birthday Evan!
Even Leia found some goodies in the piñata!
This dog is so big he sits at couch height!
Addisyn working on her ninja training.
Sunset boat cruise.
Future boat captain in training.
Beautiful sunset on the water.
Codi and Ari enjoying the sunset.
Team Ninja.
A very relaxing way to enjoy the evening with great friends.
Baby kisses!
Ari really loves to get into her food!
Pro hula hooper
Leia and the Silver Pony.
Cruising down the Chippewa River with Papi in the Suite Sioux.
Yay Papi, go faster!
Look Mom, that's a cool bridge!
More milk please!!
Baby Love.
Leia's first penny wish in a wishing well!
Reading the menu…so advanced!
Enjoying a little hibachi dinner with the crew.
Happy Birthday Brittany!
Guarding the baby from a saki shot!
Tour of Eau Claire with the Daddies and Babies.
Bygg Rygg is going to be living on his own street!
We took a little farm tour to see the huge new combine.
And miles and miles of horseradish!
Trying on Dad's shoes…they almost fit!
Another delicious meal at the Silver Spring Farmhouse.
Special taste test of Eric's new product samples…yummy stuff!
So much fun riding the horse!
I see you!
Fun visit with Aunt Jen and Uncle B.
After a busy and fun filled week, she actually zonked out in Daddy's lap on the flight home.
Hawking pretzels in the SLC airport to make some extra cash!
Passed out in Mom's lap…ready to be back home.
