Golf Practice

Check out the video of my brother and I trying out our new golf clubs.

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Rain Gear

Last time mommy took me to Target I saw some awesome rain gear that I just had to have. I used the credit card I got for my birthday to buy a monkey raincoat, a monkey rain hat and a monkey umbrella (I already had rain boots). I wish it would rain more because I really, really, really love wearing my rain gear.
Waiting for it to rain

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Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands.

Children's Museum

Ben and I took our mom to Yunker Farm today. It was our first time there and it was a lot of fun. They have a bunch of different things to do. Some of my favorites were getting groceries, painting, milking a cow, playing in the instrument room, and having a puppet show. There was even stuff that we had never seen before like these super huge bubble makers (Ben really liked those). They also have a really fun playground and a real train to ride. We had a great time.

Ben with his grocery cart (he pushed that thing all over)
Milking a fake cow
Ben and I in the experiment room
I think Ben is supposed to be dressed like a road construction guy, but I could be wrong.
Digging on the playground

Schmidt Family Gatherings

July was full of family gatherings. A week after the Williams family reunion, Brean, Dennis, Paige, Katie, John, Dylan and Devin came to ND to see us. We spent five days at Grandma Cathy's playing and going on the boat. We also celebrated Devin's first birthday. It was REALLY fun. Then, the day after we got home from Grandma's, Grandpa Kim came to visit. The next day, the Millages showed up. And the day after that the Leppells, Wedins and Vondals came to see us. Ben and I played like crazy with everyone. It was a great time! I can't wait to see everybody again.

Playing in Grandma Cathy's basement
On the boat

One of the toads I caught
Dylan and I splashing around in the river
Enjoying our carrots
Dylan with his toad
Tubing with Dylan and Paige
Baywatch tryouts
Teaching Abby (I mean Buster) to shake
Benny was really tired
Cute little Paigey
Devin enjoying his birthday cake

Cousins
Devin chowing down on some mac and cheese

Muscle men

The grill master
My great-aunt Cheri and great-uncle Bob
Grandpa Kim with his sisters
Mommy with her sisters and cousins
The infamous RBI

Allie and Joie also stopped by

Holding my brother at Sesame Street Live

Grandpa and I with the balloon we bought for Benny

The fam
Benny was kind of tired at the end
Some lady asked mommy if she wanted a picture with me and Ben. Of course mommy said yes. I'm not sure who she thought was gonna look at the camera when Big Bird is behind us.

Williams Family Reunion

Last weekend was really fun. Mommy, Ben and I went to Bismarck for the Williams family reunion (daddy couldn't go because he was busy studying for his boards). I met a whole bunch of relatives that I hadn't ever seen before. They were all really nice and super fun to play with. We did things like swim at a hotel and visit the Bismarck Zoo together. I'm so glad that they're all part of my family. I love them and can't wait to see them again.
Grandpa Ricky with his brothers and sisters
Second cousins
Benny really, really wanted to go down the water slide.
Grandma Linda and Grandpa Ricky at the hotel
All of us with Grandpa Ricky
Benny watching Madisen
Ang and Madisen at the Bismarck Zoo
Kim and Ben at the Ramkota

Daddy's Surprise

Mommy, Ben and I are all SO proud that daddy graduated from residency, so we decided to throw him a surprise party. The planning began in June. Mommy wanted to set it up so that daddy wouldn't be suspicious. A few days before Father's Day, she told him that his gift was back ordered and wouldn't be delivered until June 11th. Then, she told him that he had to leave the house so that his gift could be "installed." While he was gone, we (including Grandma Linda and Auntie Angie) got everything ready and all of the guests came. Around five o'clock, everyone hid in the dining room and waited for daddy. He finally showed up and we all yelled "SURPRISE." He was surprised alright.

My Great-Great uncle Ernie
The fam
Grandma Linda with all of her grandkids (Ben was psyched to be there)
Me and Madisen