Illinois Family

Our last summer trip was to Illinois to see family. We spent time in the small town where Keith grew up and then went to the city. Thanks to everyone for EVERYTHING. We had a great time!


Lucky for us, our cousin is the fire chief so we rode around town on a fire truck then went to the fire house to see lots of other equipment. This made a huge impression on Averi....thanks Jeff for the special event!


On the farm, we had a great dinner with all the family. Averi got to shuck corn (remove the husk for those of you who are like me and have never done it!).


Back in the city, Aunt Amy took us to a small zoo that was great for Averi. She got to see lots of animals close up.


Uncle Thurman sneaking in a hug during nap time!

Salt in the Air

Averi's first trip to the beach was a successful one! Of course, we had great company to share it with. The Moehnke's, Sarah, Jonathan, and us drove to the beach during a down pour of rain! However, we could not have asked for a better setting. The rain stopped and left the morning with a little cooler temperatures!

Averi helped make sand castles only to stomp on them!


First family photo at the beach. I'm sure there will be many more to come!


Daddy and Averi walking back from the water. Averi was hesitant at first but then kept saying farther, farther while in our arms. She stood one time in very shallow water, but that ended as soon as the wave hit her!

We are Family!

Averi and Mom headed west to spend time with the Wegman's and to meet Averi's newest cousin, Foster.

Averi and Hunter spent the afternoons in the pool. Just look at that smile!

We also went to the local science exhibit. Here are Averi and Hunter playing with Uncle Drew.

The newest member of our family-Foster! What a cutie!

July 4th Events

Averi and Mom spent the holiday weekend at G2's place while Keith was working at the ranch. We had a busy weekend, including Sea World and visiting Nana and Popi!



Us by the shark tanks! Averi loved the aquariums.

Averi wanted to "ride the horsey"! She was a little fearful at times but in the end enjoyed it.

Sea World had a Sesame Street show, which was one of the main reasons we took Averi. She loves Elmo and Abby. Her face was priceless when Elmo and the others walked out on the stage. She sang and danced to all the songs; it was AWESOME! G2 got Averi some Abby souvenirs....thanks G2!

Averi chillin' with Nana in the swing!

Of course, it was hot and there was no wind, so Averi played the wind chimes herself!