The zoo 2013

We took the kidlets to the Dakota zoo on Monday! They loved it!

Posing for pictures!

Aubbie was nosey & wanted to see it all too!

The big kids are all at the perfect ages for the zoo!

We cooled off in here for a bit. Sidney was scared of the bear...haha. Yet we conned her into ONE picture by it. She'll hate us someday. :)

Lake Tachida family fun day!

We decided on a Family Fun Day while Justyn actually had time off from work & the sun was shining. So we headed to Lake Tachida for the afternoon. 

First up was a picnic lunch. 

Aubrey was thrilled to be there!

Then the annoying photo shoot by mom.

Somehow I get them all to cooperate for 2 minutes...

Could be the bribery...or just that they are awesome kids!

Our herd! This picture will be printed & framed...totally makes me laugh & LOVE summer!

Then the swimming began.

Aubbie relaxed in the shade most of the day. She did get her feet wet, but that was all. She would much rather get some tickles from daddy!

Then the boys set out to play with the sand/water. Not exactly sure what you'd call what they made, but they had fun. 

Sidney took over the "mini-pool"

Aubrey loves her daddy!

I'm pretty sure she loves her mama too! 

I think she loves her naps most of all!

She slept for ALOT of our day!

We had so much fun. It was the perfect location, perfect weather & perfect day together! 

We're all itching to plan our next trip there!