july - we can't get enough of you

the month of july was full of all that summer should be - road trips, a parade, visiting with family, laying in the sun, swimming, long morning walks, camping, swinging in a hammock, and grilling out for nearly every meal.
bliss.
even better this year was introducing Johan to all the summer fun. he soaked it up.
every. last. drop.
july, we'll miss you. come again soon.

Eating at the Sandwich Shoppe in Nashville, Indiana - one of Angie's favorites

WEEEEE!

Johan loves the water, and thanks to Bernard, is close to swimming on his own.

Thanks to my sister, Amy, for snapping these next two shots.
Johan loving on his cousin Gabe. (come on, get up and follow me!) :)

Johan's "i know i'm cute" face.
yes you are, buddy. yes you are.

family visit

This month Bernard's dad came to visit...all the way from Holland. He was here for a week, and we had a great time together. We spent time talking, playing with Johan, eating, and playing games. It was really great to see Johan and his Opa interact. By the end of Op's visit, Johan was saying "Pa, Pa." :)As an early Father's Day present, I treated all of us to a ferry ride from St. Paul to Bloomington on the Mississippi River. It was a lot of fun and we learned some things, too!