Busy summer weekend with the Johnson's

We had the opportunity to host the Johnson family for three days this past weekend. The girls were in their glory to have two boys as playmates and us parents got a work out to say the least! After just an hour on Friday night, Ash and I were sweating just trying to keep up with the four kiddos while our husbands took in a gorgeous night with the Twins downtown.

Saturday morning, we ventured to Como Zoo in the heat and rising humidity to enjoy the "amimals".

Sidney was way into the zoo this day, running to each exhibit, looking for the animals who were trying to hide out in the shade. She'd squeal with delight when she found them and frown when she couldn't see them.

Did I mention it was H.O.T.?!

A snow cone should do the trick (until it started to quickly melt and Ryan ended up double fisting just to finish them off....he has a hard time wasting a good snow cone!).

We cooled off in the pool all afternoon.

The boys worked on more "tricks" off the board. Jamie perfected landing on the surfboard...and better yet, staying on it! This is not an easy feat!!

Sunday morning, the kids polished off all the donuts I could create. They just devoured them and enjoyed every sugary tasty bite. Then again, who wouldn't?! We had to get all the energy we could for our house was about to be invaded for an incredibly large pool party!

Ashley (sober) decided it was her turn for tricks. She did flips off the board, much to my dismay (because I really don't need any future patients) and then tried to play it safe by going down the kiddie slide...

Clearly that didn't work so well Ash, did it?! The slide slipped away and she landed more or less on the deck instead of in the pool.

Regan waited and waited and waited for Hunter to arrive!! And finally she got into the pool to play with the rest of us.

Boy can Paxton eat. And when it comes to dipping strawberries in chocolate, he was in his glory!

And yes there was a passing shower or two, but who really cares when it's hot, humid and we're already soaking wet!?

Notice who is on that raft with Zevlen? Yep, it's no secret that Nala is my favorite dog!!

Regan needed a quick seat for a break and Amy's lap worked perfect; thankfully a wet kid didn't seem to bother her :)