Outdoor fun in July

Ember took this picture while Dad, Mom and Caelum pose

Minnesota in July

We spent a few days at the family cabin on Elbow Lake and celebrated Caelum's first birthday a little early.

Cousin Abigail

Cousin Nicholas

Uncle Eric, Aunt Sami and cousin Archer

Birthday Cupcakes

Caelum with cousin Peyton

Father's Day

As a gift for Kevin, I took pictures of the kids wearing Bruins jerseys, who are Daddy's favorite hockey team and the 2011 Stanley Cup champions.

Ember is wearing daddy's jersey, while Caelum has his own.

family vacation

Kevin and I, along with the kids and Grandpa & Grandma Hammen went to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Kevin and I met in Puerto Peñasco 7 years ago and got married there 5 years ago. Going back was a wonderful way to celebrate our 5th year anniversary. Here are some pictures from our stay ( June 10-13th)

Our attempts at making a sand castle.Quickly washed away by the incoming tide.

I'm not sure what Caelum enjoyed more,
eating the sand or the licking the salt water off of his beach toys.
Our first dinner included appetizers featuring fresh local foods,
crab stuffed mushroom
and a sampler platter of shrimp.
Amazing view from our table.
walking along the shore watching the sunrise...

collecting sea shells...
or Grandma's favorite, Sea Critters!
After 40 minutes of walking, we finally made it to Max's Cafe for some omelets and orange juice.
Pool Time!

ember watching the big waves crash along the shoreOn our back to Arizona - The kids were very exhausted from all their fun in the sun.

Caelum's excited to see grandpa sitting a few rows behind us on the plane.