Aspen holds the wet sand with pride.
I steal a shot with Aspen as she holds her position on the sandy mound.
Daddy steals a shot too.

Aspen, Mom, and Dad take a sunday picnic to Lake Erie.
Aspen loves to share her rocks with Mommy.

I'm so proud of my baby's digging skills. Cleaning her up was another story.

Aspen and Dad are playing it cool at Grace's 5th Birthday Bash.
Aspen is happy to be driving the jeep.
Aspen is hamming it up with Grandma.
Aspen enjoys a hug with Aunt Angela.
Sarah and Grace are all smiles while opening gifts.

Aspen and Kaley enjoy a play date together with pizza and cookies.
Aspen Loves her cookie.
The girls take a breather from playing so hard.

Becky and Jacob enjoy the Quinn playground with the kids.

Aspen and her cousins enjoy a game of washer throwing.
Justus takes her turn monkeying around.
Aspen takes a moment to help Grandma with some gardening.
It was so good getting to see my Dad and Moressa for the first time in a year.
Avery gives Aspen a ride in Colton's truck.

Justus enjoys a visit with MiMi.
Avery
Sebastian
Colton
Aspen (with the help of Uncle Doug)

Colton let Aspen take a ride in his spot.
Justus catches up on the good 'ole days of sharing the back seat with Aspen.
Avery and Sebastian show off their back seat skills.
Justus and Paw Paw share a few laughs.
Colton gets his whole family laughing.

Colton and Aubrey enjoy a ride around the capitol in their new stroller.

Aaron is having a hard time handling the Missouri humidity. We went to the capitol for the 4th of July festivities.

I took Aspen for a ride on her great grandpa's riding mower. She absolutely loved it.

Aaron is teaching Aspen the joy of yard work early.

I guess Aspen would rather take a dip in the lake before helping Dad with more yard work.
Avery reads to Aspen and Grandpa. She is a great reader.
Heidi shows off the cute dresses she bought Avery and Aspen for the 4th of July. Aren't they sweet?