We took Elayna and went to the Gustafsons beautiful house in Des Moines. Elayna looooooved Gary, the giant dog they have, and she kept giving him kisses and giggling when his fur or tail would tickle her. Seems she wouldn’t mind having a puppy dog of her own. 😉

She also had lots of fun playing with Bella (3 yrs) and Noah (16 months). They make fun playmates for her!

Shea came out and brought sweet, little Oliver (4 1/2 months) and together we all enjoyed great company, sunny weather (with a merciful breeze), yummy food (thank you, Sandy), and our beautiful children. What could be better?

Jake and Mike have been close friends since they were 3, and its sweet to think that our children will play together too!

What a great day!

Sandy and Bella, Shea and Oliver

Happy Elayna with a stick (shocker, right?)

Bella and Mommy, Sandy

Bella, pushing (or pulling) her little brother Noah on the swing

Some great dads, and their great daughters
(Mike & Bella, Jake & Elayna)

Handsome little Oliver

BFFs!