Wednesday

How many floatation devices do I have to wear?!!

I can't tell if she's having fun or not.

This is the finale of Max's synchronized swimming routine.

Monday

Mattie was busy during her "nap" today.

Thursday

What Max has been doing this summer:

Floating

Swimming with Mattie, every day!!

This is the whitest bootie crack in America.

He sets up Star War scenes with Legos.

Max has been doing so well in basketball! He hustles the whole game!

We start with a pep talk from the coach.

Look at the determination.

Fight for that rebound!!!

Classic triple-threat stance!

Double team?! No problem!!

High fives from coach.

Here is some of what Mattie has been doing this summer.

Swimming with Emma (once, thanks alot, Emma!).

Getting into Mom's lotion.

Chatt'n it up with Chuck E. Cheese.

Clap-a Hands!!

Mark made this. Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday, Tim, You ready!?!!

These are pictures from Chloe's birthday party last weekend.

It was at Gymboree, where they climbed on things.

Mattie's two favorite things, jumping and looking at herself.

The birthday train!

They also sang songs with motions and dancing.

This is for Tim's birthday, and he's the only one who didn't turn around for the shot!

Mattie put on the show later that evening.

You ready!?!

Clap your hands!!

Then a little song while we all clapped.

Annual 4th of July Party!!!

This is the... 3rd? Annual Young/Mckee 4th of July party!

Mark was so excited to wear our matching shirts, and look how cute we are!

Everyone lounged and ate, and ate, and ate.

The "kid's" fireworks were pretty entertaining to the crowd

but Josh put on the real show.

Glow necklaces were popular this year.

This is Mattie with her glow outfit.

Mark and the kids set off the smaller fireworks.

Josh's were a little bigger!

Thanks, Josh (and helpers)!!!

More sparklers!

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I've had a lot of requests for a better picture of Josh on nerd night, so here you go. Don't look too long, it's really creepy.

Falls Creek

We just got back from Falls Creek, who missed us?!? Who missed the blog this summer??!

This was our room. Max slept on the top bunk in the corner, and Mattie and I had the two beds pushed together.

Every morning after breakfast (my only "free" time) we explored while the kids were at morning service.

Josh and Emily on "Nerd Night". Creepy.

Max attacked the concrete with his face. And didn't even cry.

Twins!

Max hang'n with the fellas.

Mattie wanted to climb down and when I wouldn't take her, she found someone else (Russell).

Look what's for dinner!!

This is how Mattie took her baths every night. There is no tubs here and she is too small for a shower, so....

Then at night we settled in for a movie and bedtime.