Pinata!

Sarah's birthday pinata was a huge "hit".
Winding Kyle up to play:

Grandma Dale's turn:

The sticky aftermath:

Auntie Bonnie and Jennifer with Kyle

Kyle had a great time with cousin Jennifer and Auntie Bonnie...

He enjoyed spending time with them,and also playing in their great gifts:

He was really sad to see them go...

Auntie Bonnie and Jennifer with Shane

Sprinkler

What better way to survive the summer heat and take care of the lawn?

Shane 6-8 weeks

Bestefar and Thao

Bestefar and Thao came to visit over the Fourth of July weekend and had a blast with Bestefar's grandsons.

Visit from the Courants:

Hanging out at the lake:

Ready to eat some spring rolls:

Taking care of baby

Kyle is very keen to help out with Shane when we let him and to practice on his doll, Soee, otherwise.
Dancing with babies

Sitting with babies

Feeding babies

Uncle Andrew

Kyle and Shane's favorite (and only) uncle drove down with Grandma Dale in mid-June.

Grandma Dale to the Rescue

After four weeks of us being on our own to take care of the two boys, Grandma Dale arrived to whip me and Eric back into shape and to take care of Shane so that we could resume our normal routine.
Here are a few rare shots of Grandma Dale, who is the resident photographer so unfortunately rarely appears in the pictures herself...

Who needs a doll?

Goodbye Ezra

Kyle, Leila, Ezra and their families got together for a picnic in the park before Ezrra's big move across the country.