First Day of School!

Tim with Monte and Celine on their first days back to school. We seem to be getting into somewhat of a routine now that the alarm goes off at 6:00 am. The kids are happy to be back with all their friends. Monte will have his first football game this coming Saturday and Celine plays her first Volleyball match next Tuesday! We are looking forward to all the up-coming excitement! We wish all our cousins and friends a Happy Back to School Week!

Back to School 2010

"SUPER BOY" aka Monte Azure started 3rd Grade today! Yep, he's 8 years old and still skipping off to school. That makes my tummy tickle! Monte has also been practicing football. They have a 3rd-4th Grade league. It was crazy to see him come in the house in his gear! A new chapter in our lives. Tim is helping with the coaching and they have their first game this Saturday in Milbank! I will post pics of them both as Celine will begin 7th grade tomorrow!

Georgia Marie and Kristi Visit

Kristi and Georgia Marie made it up the end of the week that Dad had been here. We continued to enjoy great weather (cloudy but hot Sunday) and Miss. Georgia experienced her first time in the lake. Tim and the boys made a very cool raft where King of the Raft was the name of the game! Tim and I enjoyed spending quality campfire time talking with Kristi! It was so nice to see (almost) all of my family in one week. The previous weekend I was out in California visiting Brady, Brenda, Gene, and Blake! Mom, your turn is next!

When Poppa comes to visit....

The last week of July Dad made it up to Buffalo Lake. He was full of entertaining events for the kids. He brought guns for shooting practice, homemade grape juice, applesauce,canned meat, canadian bacon, and we made popcorn on the stove the old fashioned way. All of his goodies were a HUGE treat! I had to go into work one day so dad was in charge. The backyard got mowed, the house was picked up, and they were all sitting at attention taking turns shooting the pistol when I came home! It was a sight to see! We all had a great time just hanging out at the house and the weather couldn't have been better. Thanks Dad! WE created some priceless memories and I appreciated your help with the boys!

Poppa and Celine making popcorn on the stove! Oh...... it was so good! Dad enjoying a smore! Boy can he roast a marshmellow to perfection!

Dad, Monte, and the cousins Andrew and Austin.

The Azure Shooting Range. Notice Celine in her bikini eating seeds.

The boys learned how to drive the little boat thanks to dad instructing them all morning.

Early July

We traveled to Sioux Falls the second weekend in July to celebrate Celine's birthday (7/9) and Mom's (7/12). We visited Falls Park in the afternoon for a hot and windy picnic. The kids enjoyed chasing little Georgia around now that she can run/walk! That evening we celebrated Birthdays at Kristi's house. *much cooler* Sunday the kids and I headed to Sioux City to visit family. We met Dad and Vickie down at the farm where we found Grandma and Grandpa in good spirits. We had a nice relaxing visit catching up on everyone and everything. We even met their "stray" cat named Wiggles! He's just a kitten but there appears to be a large bag of catfood in the garage! Monday morning we visited with Aunt Rhonda who brought over Birthday donuts for mom. She and Uncle Frank just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary August 7th! BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the both of them! Next the kids and I made it over to Grandma Wilde's to find her getting smaller but doing fine. She too was in good spirits and we enjoyed our little visit! I have to say my kids are always fascinated when visiting their Great Grandparents homes. The homes have basements (we don't) that are filled with a gazillion objects of wonder for my inquisitive little Azures! Need I mention how greatful we are to have grandparents around to visit and talk too? We are very blessed indeed. Finally late Monday afternoon Mom and Don loaded up Miss. Celine and took her to the Omaha airport where she flew out to visit Baby Brady, Auntie "B", Uncle Gene, and Blake. She made it safe and sound much to the relief of her mom and dad! Monte and I headed north for home.

Early July