4th of July

We started a little tradition on the Kellen side of the family...not on purpose. But, it happens naturally when your mom and dad live on a lake. My brothers and their families and Dave and I and the kids, head to Lake Okoboji to my parent's for
4th of July festivities every year. This year was especially fun for Dave and I because our kids are old enough to jump off the dock and tube by themselves (instead of us being in the water with them or following 2 inches behind them as they navigate the dock). Layla has been trying to ski by herself, but just can't quite seem to get up. However, she had a smile on her face the whole time she was trying! Thank you Uncle Ben for tirelessly working with each child in the water as they tried over and over and over again! The most monumental moment of the weekend was when cousin Sam got up on the skis and skied his little heart out! He is the first cousin to accomplish this! It was a wonderful, wonderful weekend! It was a reminder of the awesome brothers I have. They have married amazing women and have brought terrific kids into this world!