Joseph and the Amazing Tecnicolor Dreamcoat

Last night, Eric and I went to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Des Moines Playhouse. I just loved it! We haven't been to the Des Moines playhouse for a long time and now I would like to go back more. It's neat to see local talent perform with such energy and ability. I am easily impressed due to my lack of singing ability. I enjoy the Civic Center of Des Moines also and a few of my girlfriends and I have committed to going to a couple plays this year, which I am looking forward to. However, I do prefer the value (the cost) of the Playhouse tickets over the Civic Center tickets. :)

Grilling Out

Last Friday night- it was a gorgeous night for cousins to catch fireflies.

My dad and Uncle Larry

All smiles from these three- Jacob, Samara and Cale

Eric grilling for a little get to gether at our house.

Even the ladies came outside to enjoy the perfect evening weather.

Ankeny Summer Fest Parade

Samara waiting to catch the candy. The Ankeny Summer Fest parade is over 2 hours long. A load of candy was brought home, not to mention- coupons, tshirts, water bottles, bags, etc.

We all love parade!

Mom and dad stayed with us a few days. They watched the boys while Eric and I participated in the Summer Fest Bags tournament. It was so much fun. We have never really played before, especially in a tournament. We didn't do too bad, we even won a few. Last year we played in the volleyball tourn, but since I am still recovering from laying around for 10 weeks, throwing bags was just my speed :)

June Highlights

Spending Father's Day at a park in Ankeny, playing frisbee golf

Eric playing tennis in the Ankeny Tennis League

Cale all worn out, resting with his cousing Lexy.

Do you think they see a big fish?

On the plat form at Lost Island Lake

Lexy taking Cassie and Cale on a little ride with the jet ski

Zach and Lexy had a lot of fun on the jet ski, I was suprised that Zach kept wanting her to go faster and do circles. It was fun to see the big smile on his face.

Lexy giving Uncle Eric a ride on the jet ski

Jay and his boat

Zach, Cassie and Lexy just chillin

Relaxing at Sherri and Jay's camper set up at Lost Island Lake

Cassie and Cale playing in the water puddles left by the storms the previous night.

The Annual Gray Family Reunion. Always a great time, I didn't have my camera out as much as usual, so limited pictures. My beautiful cousins- Melissa and Emily

Some volleyball action

More volley ball

My neice Sara took the boys swimming- they had a fun time with thier cousin

Mark giving some of the littlest cousins a ride on the merry go round.