We are back from an awesome trip from Chicago spending Independence Day with the Paulsen side. It was good to get away and play. We drove to Racine Wisconsin on the 4th to eat, swim, eat, hang out with Family, eat and watch the annual "Uncle Rick and Cousin Sam Fireworks Show". The weather was very refreshing (60's to 70's) after spending several weeks in the Houston scorching heat. Blake swam for a couple of hours but to no suprise Kendall was in the pool all day long. Kristin relaxed by the pool and Ted & Blake played sports with friends and family for most of the time. 
On the 5th and 6th we hungout at Uncle John's and Aunt Cyd's having a great time visiting with relatives playing horseshoes, yard toss and swimming. We also were able to catch a movie (Ice Age III), feed the ducks, go paddle boating, play cards with Grandma Paulsen and celebrate Blake's birthday. 
