Bowling Babies

I just thought these pictures were too cute not to post! When we were in New Hampshire visiting this summer, we took the kids bowling. It was Libby's first time, and she and Lilly were so funny in their tiny bowling shoes. They loved rolling the ball down the ramp, and playing on the chairs. Lexi and Ryan helped them, and cheered them on. It was so much fun, and probably the last time I'll go candlepin bowling for a really long time.

Big Bugs

The "big bugs" were here in Okoboji for a few months this summer, and we made several trips to see them. The girls loved seeing the giant bugs scattered around in the woods, and I enjoyed walking on all the wooded trails out at the Lakeside Laboratory. It almost felt like New England! Libby ran and ran and had a blast. Lexi made us read the descriptions of each bug. Really, when is the last time you saw a 10 foot preying mantis? Super fun. If the bugs make it to your area, I highly recommend paying them a visit. What a beautiful way to learn about the world of insects!