On Saturday we all went with Grandma to the Mall of America. The kids had a blast at the Nicolodeon theme park and we had so much fun watching them. Grandma got the big boys wrist bands and took them back at night for some more fun. 
The log ride... I told them they wouldn't get wet...I was a little wrong.
Kari and Jake had a party on Friday night and it was so much fun!!! They invited a bunch of Eric's friends and we got to see some of their kids too.
Chad, Kim & Pearl Zemple
The infamous ShotSki...best party treat I have seen in a long time!! I have convinced Tasha to make one for the Big Bear cabin.
Eric & his boys.
Kari & me.
On Saturday Kari & Jake let me cook dinner & have a bunch of our friends over. 
One of the big hits at grandma's house, digging for worms!!! I never knew it could be so entertaining and competitive at the same time!!
Lukey & Naters relaxing on the lawn.
One afternoon Kari & I took the boys to the splash pad. Lovely water area with a park nearby. So many fun things for kids to do around them!
The next day Grandma & Kari took the boys to Lake Minnetonka while Jill & I got to enjoy the Mall of America.
A morning of legos.....
On Friday Eric & I took the boys to the pool, more like a mini water park with sand area and we all had so much fun on the water slides!!!
July 3rd we left the boys with Kari and Jake at the lake and went to a Twins game with our friends. It was super hot and so much fun!!! The new stadium is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have the boys taken great care of and enjoy the day with our friends. 
After the game we went to Vincent's for dinner where Pitty served us amazing drinks and food with a smile!!!
Then we went over to Brit's Pub where Jill wanted to play some lawn bowling on the roof but after a long day we decided against it. 
The day the twins & I flew to Minnesota we had a quick dinner at grandma's then headed up to Lake Independence to spend the weekend with Jake and Kari and all of Jake's family. It was heaven for the boys, their cousins were there, they could bike anywhere, swim, they had s'mores, lots of boys stuff with 8 boys 4-13!!! 
Ty and Will were like glue for 3 weeks. 
Luke & Nater tearing it up on bikes.
Daddy giving the boys a slingshot lesson.
Nate-cutest thing ever!!!
They boys taking a break from the great outdoors for some video games. 
Grandma got the boys matching shirts so we tried to get a good picture for her. 
Luke challenged Jon to a duel of broom and Jill and I played a mean game of rings. I won.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area 2010. 8 days, 3 canoes, 6 men, 1 seven year old and 1 dog on her last trip.
Robb, Ty, Eric & Cali starting out. 
Zach during a portage.
This is Ty's 5th year in the BW and the first year he carried his own backpack. 
So beautiful, I can see why so many people love this trip. Thanks to all the big guys for taking such good care of my little guy!! 