4th of July Celebration

Jocelyn with her crown on and sporting a frosting mustache.

Love my smiley Kate!

Jocie joining the boys for a game.

Running through the festive landscape.

Papa.

Jocie loves to snuggle with Grampa in the hammock.

What would a holiday be without iPads?

Our friend Nick shows off his 4th of July "ink."

Rub-a-dub-dub. Three kids in a tub.

Kate with an impish look while she eats her frosting.

Kate has a particular fondness for popcorn, so she really liked the popcorn fountain fireworks we bought.

Jocie tried to open this firework like a present.

Kate looking gorgeous in the afternoon sun.

Checking out the badminton net as she waits.

The first firework has been lit!

Me and my cute parents.

Kurt and my dad had matching shirts!

The 4th of July gang.

Family photo time.  All hail to the red, white and blue.

Kurt and his girls.

Kate dancing during the fireworks.

My favorite pic of the day. Jocelyn watching the sky as the fireworks were shot.

Farm School

We signed the girls up for a week at Farm School this year.  It is a camp for kids 3-11 on the autism spectrum out in Oregon City that is run by a family of special needs educators.  We were totally impressed with the whole thing! They had swings, a trampoline, lots of bikes and and outdoor play equipment, plus a big room full of every toy and musical instrument available. That, coupled with the multitude of farm animals, created an ideal setting for my girls.

Jocelyn and Chelsea in the afternoon parade.

Swinging.

Kathryn enjoying her healthy lunch of Cheez-Its.

Jocelyn horseback riding.

Jocie couldn't get enough of the horse. She loved riding.

Kathryn got her turn riding as well.

Animal time!

Jocelyn hanging out with the pig and goat.

Chatting with the farm animals.

Kate giving the trampoline a go.

Double bouncing.

Jocelyn mid-jump.

Kate on the play structure.