Summer Fun #3 Camp Edition

We left bright and early July 1st and headed to Kansas City, Missouri to meet Brian's extended family at Camp Mauer. 

First things first! :)

We loved taking out the canoes and paddle boats!

One afternoon we went into town and shopped at some the cute shops downtown. 

Kristie, April, Sharon, Traci, and me

 Zip-lining was a big hit for all of us! So fun!

Lincoln loved zipping across the lake!

Jackson and Leo probably did the zip line at least 8 times each day.

We attempted a group shot!:)

Lots of fireworks! 

Lincoln would twirl while the fireworks were in the air!

My boys fished and fished some more. Jackson loved taking out the canoe to fish with Daddy!

Lots of good catches!

Lincoln zip-lined all by himself several times!!

More fishing! 

We even explored a natural limestone cave. Cool in more than one way!:) 

9 square!

Such a fun time mostly unplugged from technology and spending time outside with family!

#hartzeveryday2016 Week 27

Day 183: We made it to Stop 1! The car ride was long, but we had lots of laughs, finished books, Lincoln peed, and Jackson farted more times than I can count! #memories 

Day 184: Loving life with the Hartzlers at camp!

 Day 185: Zip lining was a blast!

Day 186: Happy 4th!

Day 187: Cousins

 Kansas is a wrap, onto Wisconsin!

Day 188: Lunch and shopping with mom today!

Day 189: Just a little jet skiing with my love!

#hartzeveryday2016 Week 26

Day 176: My cute lunch dates!

Day 177: How we all feel after a swim meet!

Day 178: Life group was extra fun tonight!

Day 179: Pedicures with a friend are even better!

 Day 180: Love the new friendships I have made through R+F!

Day 181: I think they are the cutest!! When did they get so big?

Day 182: Brothers!! No shirts needed when it's 100!

Summer Fun #2

Shaved Ice! 

Celebrating a great swimming for Jackson and behavior for Lincoln at the Divisional swim meet.

Jackson and I read James and the Giant Peach together, and then went on a date to see the play. Amaya did a great joy as Spider, and Jackson got a centipede to remember this day!

Jackson caught his biggest largest mouth bass. 

6 pounds and 22 inches long.

I'm so thankful for the down time in summer and spending my days with these two! Some hours are long, but I wouldn't trade it for anything and iced coffee helps a little!:) 

Go Astros!!

Lincoln's first game was a success and full of lots of snacks!

Such a fun night!

Jackson and Lincoln played with friends this morning.

This boy has already read 9 chapter books this summer! 

Once he starts a book he can't put it down. :)

My cute lunch dates!

Treats for the garbage men!

Cleaning, reading, and swimming are what Mondays are for!

Because life is too short!

Swim, Jackson, Swim

Jackson had a great summer swim season!

Lincoln was a trooper and loved helping Daddy time.

Hanging out between races!

A tent is a necessity!

Swimming for Jesus!

Love my swimmer!

Staying warm and passing time between races.

Keeping Lincoln occupied:) 

Jackson continued to drop time in all four strokes all season long. He qualified for Ponderosa in free, back, and fly as a 7 year old in the 7/8 group.

Pep Rally before Divisonals!

Jackson always has friends on the ready bench!

Great action shots!

Jackson got to participate in two Progressive relays at Ponderosa.

Ponderosa Day 1: Jackson made finals in back and dropped time in both free (16.00) and back (19.76). So proud of him!

Ponderosa Day 2

So fun watching Jackson swim! Love watching him improve and his passion grow!

#hartzeveryday2016 Week 25

Day 169: These two doing what they love most!

Day 170: Divisionals today! 2nd in free and breast and 1st in fly!

Day 171: Happy Father's Day to our favorite day! He's the best!

Day 172: Pure joy!

Day 173: I caught a foul ball (it actually landed in my lap) for Jackson!!

Day 174: 7-8 boy high point earner!

Day 175: Special time with my big boy while his brother naps!