picnic

one morning in june [when it wasn't scorching hot at 9 am]
i took the girls for a walk to a nearby empty lot that people use for soccer games and softball practice.
we spread out a blanket under a big tree,
ate some food,
read some books,
and enjoyed the breeze.

and of course i made a video of it.

my favorite parts:
-kate stomping on the blanket when she can't get it to spread out like she wants
-evie's face when she barks like a dog
-me stuck in the tree. [i was trying to show kate that climbing trees is fun. #fail]

twirling

kate: loves pretty dresses, dancing and bubbles.

me: loves pajamas and hearing my kids giggle.

evelyn: loves being dizzy.

another amateur film. this one's about hiking.

aren't the swings everyone's favorite?

when you live away from family it's hard to stay connected.
i often wonder 'what's my sister/mom/sis-in-law/nephew/niece's routine like?'
'what's a typical morning for them?'

well just in case you're interested in our morning
[which i assume you are since you're reading this silly blog]
here's how it went:

wake up and feed the kids and myself toast and fruit and milk.
putter around the house for a bit.
upload vacation pics [too many!!] get dressed and pack snacks for the park.
head out the door into the glorious sunshine and drive 5 minutes to our favorite park.
take a bunch of videos while at the park and enjoy the down time with my kids.
head home, nap evie and download a video editing app called 'splice'.
edit videos into this masterpiece [sarcasm!] and call it a day.

another video.

i know, i know.
another video of evie jumping?
please.
but here's the thing-
evie is pretty awesome and that jumper thingy rocks.
enough said.
enjoy another video of my mexican jumping bean:





also, if anyone ever has the opportunity to buy this type of jumper,
'E and I's Bungee Baby Bouncer',
buy twelve of them and send them to me.
because i desperately want one for myself and they would make great baby shower gifts.

thanks!

part deux

kate:

this video is for you.
it has all your favorite things-
dolphins, sharks, your dad, elmo and your painted face.
we love you little girl.
you make our lives so much fun.




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a video filmed with the 8mm app and edited in imovie. isn't technology amazing??

mom and dad-

thanks for making our weekend away possible.
jank and i think newport beach is the perfect retirement locale.
then we can visit all the time and have more incredible vacations.
but we're only thinking of you guys of course, we only want what's best for you.

love you two.
hope the MN winter isn't killing you guys.

-k

ps. can't wait for a rematch in cards. i'm blaming our horrific downfall on pregnancy brain.





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