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The Carminas joined us for Bethany’s last soccer game and then we all headed to the Barnabas Carnival.  Here’s some highlights…

It was HOT…Bethany taking a little rest on defense.  Poor kiddo.

And the medal she won for a season well done!

Jonathan and Ben trying to play soccer themselves…but playing by the tree was way more fun.

And now the carnival!  Lots of rides and lots of groans from Daddy after paying for them all…

Bethany begged to go on the tilt-a-whirl.  Normally I would brave the ride with her, but I was still a little worried about the back.  So Uncle Pete was a good sport and went on.  She doesn’t look too happy at the moment.

And my favorite picture of the night…walking off into the sunset.

Now, the slow motion replay…

Who says a grown man can’t do syncro swimming???

United States takes the 1-2, Bethany winning silver!

More updates to follow.  Just thought I should get something up here since it’s been awhile!

Is it me, or is summer just flying by?  This was our first trip to the beach this year.  

The kids really enjoyed themselves.  It was windy so the waves were decent sized.  I love that.  Jumping waves is the best!  Bethany did great in the water.  She even said…”Mom, this is the best beach day ever!”

Ben wasn’t into the waves as much.  He was squealing happily at first, but once a wave crashed in his face, it was all over.  He spent his time playing in the “dirty sand.”  He was one happy little boy!

Daddy had enough, time for a nap…

Aw, my cute kids!  Beth is feeding Ben some Cheetos.

And some more cute ones…

BETHANY SWAM UNDER WATER FOR THE 1ST TIME EVER TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mom and Dad are sooooooooo proud of her!!!

Of course, I didn’t get a picture of it, but I did get some great shots from our swim tonight.

Look at that jump!  WOO HOO BETH!

And then the splash…

Bethany doing the back float…

My sweet Benny

This is Benny’s favorite game.  He’s sitting on a boogie board and Daddy “drives” him around.  Look at that smile!

And then they go REALLY high!

Thanks for taking a swim with us!

Our friend Jen gave us some tickets to a Bison’s Game.  The weather was looking pretty bleak, but we called the field and the game was still on.  So off we went!  We parked at UB and took the subway down.  The kids thought that was the coolest thing ever.

Anyway, once we got the the park, it was bright and sunny but the game was still delayed due to a large amount of free standing water in the outfield.  But eventually, they started to take off the tarp.  Good sign, right? 

Apparently this doesn’t always mean they will still play the game.  So we waited …

And waited…

And waited some more…

Until finally the game was cancelled.  Yeah, I guess there was just too much water on the field.  The good news is, we can trade in the tickets for another game.

All and all, it was fun!  Hopefully next time we’ll get to see some real ball playin’!