Driving to the airport

We're finally home after our family vacation in Wisconsin (and after a day-long flight delay). Yesterday was not so fun, with a nearly four-hour drive to the airport through backed-up traffic and a screaming baby. Augie was fine on the flight, though it took him some time to settle into sleep. Today we're all exhausted and trying to recover enough to prepare for our yard sale tomorrow.

From the drive to Chicago Midway yesterday afternoon/evening. Believe it or not, taking photos was actually mildly entertaining to him at moments:

Tubing

Hanging with cousin William. They were both eating ice. 

Augie on an ice rescue mission after it slipped out of his hand:

Family breakfast

Sometimes it's helpful if we put Augie on the counter, away from the family fray. Sometimes it comes to him anyway. 

Playing

Directing traffic:

Augie's favorite puppet at the library:

Wisconsin family vacation

We're in Wisconsin on a big family vacation. Lots of kids, lots of water, lots of noise. And not enough sleep. But good family times. 

Watching the World Cup

Not much to report here, at least as far as Augie's concerned. He's loving school, he's suddenly started resisting bedtime, he's funny as can be.

We're well on our way to getting out of here: we booked our flights this evening, we had a moving company come to give us an estimate, we're getting rid of things left and right.

Playing at the library yesterday:

Intently watching Germany:

Less intently watching Germany:

Finding a new seat for today's match:

Augie after waking

I haven't shared any videos lately, have I? Here's one. Augie stumbling around after waking up from his nap. His hair is so fluffy.

Local hike

Yesterday we went for our first hike (well, really, it was just a walk) in a long time. Hiking and walking used to be such a huge part of our lives, but we rarely get out anymore. It's difficult to keep August in a stroller or backpack for very long, and getting him to walk anywhere with us for more than twenty yards is a struggle. And I don't mean twenty yards at once; I mean twenty yards at all. He always turns around and runs back down the trail.

Eating spaghetti

Another gorgeous summer day, another evening at the park. (We had to leave a bit earlier than we'd wanted because Augie invaded another family's picnic and started pushing their 15-month old daughter to get into their cooler.)

Freedom day

Happy American Freedom Day! Oh wait, that's not what it called. Happy 4th of July, especially to all the Brits reading this.

We had a fun, laid-back day; Augie and I spent a few hours playing at Linden's house this morning, then we came home for our naps, then we went back to Linden's (or, really, Malin & Kristin's) for a 4th of July gathering. I think Augie loved spending the day with friends. As we were still at Linden's house fairly late, the dads threw the boys in the bath together - but those aren't pictures I can share here. You'll have to settle for our afternoon couch cuddle session.

 Selfie!:

Augie had just been using my belly for a pillow, but James wasn't able to get the shot in time. As you can see, I'm rapidly expanding:

Playing with Esther

We went to Esther's this afternoon to play around. They sat down together to share a snack. Well, share is a strong word for it. There was some tugging, pushing, and "Mine!" yelling, but everyone came out fine in the end.

Surviving the heat

It's been so hot here lately. Yesterday we had the air conditioning on for four hours, and the inside temperature never dropped below 80. Today it was 90+ degrees, and I can't tell you how much fun it isn't to be pregnant and carrying a toddler, even just to and from the car.

I managed to get us to campus this afternoon to play for a bit. I'm still recovering. Tomorrow the RealFeel is supposed to get up to 103. 103!

Little monkey boy swinging from the bars:

 

 I'd like to say that he's reading in this photo, but it only lasted about seven seconds:

Getting churchy with Baba: