Fire Trucks

We attended the open house at our local fire station since Ian enjoys trucks and points them out whenever we are driving.

Trying out the powerful hose with Daddy
The whole fam

Hold on tight!

Under age driver

Ian & Daddy

Happy Birthday!

Matthew celebrated 33 years on August 3rd. That's a lot of 3s! Only two birthday parties though but with yummy ice cream pies and a raspberry chocolate trifle.

Ian's helping blow out the candles.
A double party with our niece Hannah who turned 7 on July 1st

Twins' Dedication

On Sunday, August 1st, our nieces Thalia & Ruthie were dedicated to the Lord. Here are the Leighty/Borchelt cousins all together for a brief moment. The twins are on the move now and don't sit still for long.

Lake Tradition

Kelli's family has a lake cottage at Clear Lake that has been a meeting spot for the Borchelts for many decades. The tradition continues as Kelli, Ian, and Reagan were able to enjoy the wonderful water, boat rides, family fellowship, and delicious food. Thank you to Aunt Ellen and Uncle Ed for sharing their vacation with us.

Ian, Mommy, and Reagan with the lake behind us.

Us again with the humble cottage behind us.

Mommy, Reagan, Luke, and Tanya. Tanya is Kelli's cousin, and they have two boys about the same age as Ian & Reagan.
Ian & Joshua (just a month apart)

Reagan and Luke (2 months apart)

Sanibel Vacation

We went on a family vacation with Kelli's parents, her sister, Lauren, and brother, Mark to Sanibel Island in Florida. What a beautiful spot to hang out for a week. We enjoyed floating in the pool, swimming in the Gulf, walking the beach, building sand castles, and eating ice cream at Pinnochio's three times during the week.

Ian dressed to do battle with the sun and water.
Riding on the lobster with Aunt Lauren.

Ian, Daddy, Grandpa, and Uncle Mark playing in the sand and making castles.

The finished result of one of their castles.

Reagan's starting early with her sunbathing.

Continuing our tradition of Sunday night popcorn, cheese, apples, and M&Ms on the beach.

One of the few times Ian was comfortable in the Gulf water.

We took a boat ride around Sanibel out into the Gulf for our date night and anniversary.
The dolphins putting on a show for us in the boat's wake.