Fourth of July

Visitors from Chicago--Aunt Leah, Uncle Ben and Cousin JR.  Fun week of the fourth!

 

Uncle Matt

Always thankful for our time with Uncle Matt.  I know Matt wasn't happy to have a broken arm, but we enjoyed the extra time it gave us with him!  The boys love their Uncle Matty boy!

Hilton Head--Date Nights for Adults

The fun part about Hilton Head is that we were able to get away as a family...but also enjoy some time with good friends.  Chris and some other Eagle friends had to do two days of camps in exchange for our week's vacation.  We even got to enjoy some evenings out--minus the kiddos.

Hilton Head

Little Sister

Little Ellie loves her big brothers...and they love her.  In fact, I caught them in action a few times.  Hmm...and I taught one little boy, Grayson, what NOT to do to his sister.  

Grayson--such a little helper.  Took off Ellie's pjs and got her dressed--with stickers.

Believe it or not, Ellie was laughing and smiling during her first "wheel barrow" (despite the rug burn:).

Jamie and Tait Baptisms 2007

GLORIOUS

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

Scooter

Ellie is turning into a little "scooter."  She "scooters" when she's on her back, moving all over the floor; she "scoots" down (sometimes even face down) when she's sitting up.  Guess she's gotta keep up with those big brothers.  

And lately, she always has her fingers in her mouth (not just her thumb).  Maybe we'll see some teeth soon....hmmm?!

Ellie and Ava

Girl Time:  So Ellie and Ava finally got a little time together--alone and away from their brothers.  Ava was checking out Ellie, and Ellie was talking back! It was especially funny since Ellie was wearing Ava's clothes and sitting in Ava's chair.  They were pretty cute together!

Hot Days in Charlotte

So welcome to Charlotte and over 90 degrees of heat--for 7 days straight!  We've been trying to keep cool--anyway possible.  The boys had some fun in the kiddie pool with their friends Hayden and Logan Fox.  

They try all kinds of new things in the kiddie pool...tennis balls, basketballs, slides, baseball bats, watering cans, diving boards, swimsuits, birthday suits, etc.!  Never a dull moment! 

So here's a funny question: go from 90 degrees outside to the cool, air conditioned house and what do you get?  Two boys who get on their flannel pjs, wool socks and crocs and read books after popsicles.  Hmm, I think it was Tait's idea.  Why do I have to convince my son everyday that flannel pjs and wool socks are for winter?  He sweats and soaks his bed every nap time!

Memorial Day Weekend

Camping Adventure

with Mike, Kathleen, Hayden, Logan and Griffin Fox 

and Josh, Angie, Alyssa and Kaitlyn Blackson

and Uncle Matt

campsite--three tents, one for each family!

cookout--corn, hotdogs and pizza pockets made on the fire!

adult table

someone loved his s'more!

tait's silly marshmellow horns!

breakfast and pjs!

 
After our travel plans to a vacation house got canceled, we decided to still plan an adventure with our friends.  The substitute: camping.  And the best way for families with young kids...in the backyard!  It was great!  A perfect night!  Dinner on the fire and the grill.  A few lawn games.  The kids stayed up for some s'mores.  Then the adults stayed up extra late for some exciting games.  Spoons and Murder in the Dark provided plenty of entertainment.  The best part was the sleeping arrangement: dads and kids in tents; moms and babies in the house (in beds:)!  Well, and the donuts and eggs for breakfast.  Lots of good memories!