Arboretum in summer

we said goodbye to baby Orin before he traveled back to Colorado with his mom & dad...

...while Cole and Luke stay behind with us in Texas to play with their cousins
and stay at Nanna & Poppa's house!

Nate & I took all the kids to the Arboretum for a picnic
and some exploring in the Pioneer Village.

Bella and Violet claimed a house of their own,

and Violet made herself right at home tucking herself in bed.

discovering an insect is always an exciting event

"CHEEEEZZE"