Vacation at Mahoney State Park

In early July, we went to Mahoney State Park to celebrate Grandpa Jerry's 80th birthday. 

I got pictures from many different people, and I was having trouble organizing them.  So, here's all the fun we had in four days:   (The birthday celebration is at the end.)

 The lookout tower

Painting rocks to give to Grandpa

 The guys did a ropes course in the trees

Playing Bags

Paddle boating

Morning snuggles

The water park

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The Air and Space Museum

 Here's a nice action shot of Pierce not letting go of the rope :)

Linda and Jerry's kids planned a beautiful celebration for Grandpa's birthday.  They made a video of all his children, grandchildren, and some great-grandchildren answering questions about what they love about Grandpa.  It was very emotional.

The great grandkids with Grandpa

It was a special vacation!

4th of July

Zach got a stomach bug on July 4th, so we canceled plans with family.  I was determined to make the day fun anyway, so I ran to the store during nap. 

That afternoon, we made rice crispy treats.

And did lots of snaps

Then we enjoyed red, white, and blue popsicles

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 Running through the sprinklers

I have been looking for one of these sprinkler mats all summer.  I finally found one, but it's different.  It is like a slippery water bed.  

That night, Monroe and I drove to Fonner park to watch the fireworks.  

 The wind had really picked up, so we put the seats down and laid  in the back of our SUV. 

It was a different 4th, but we had lots of fun!