Exploring the world

The other day I went looking for Ian and found him in nightstand in his room. He was pretty proud of himself.


This weekend he had his first taste of Nutella. Do u think he liked it?


This morning this is how I found him in his room. Just chillin'
This boy keeps me hoppin'!!!

4th of July Parade

I just realized that I never blogged about our neighborhood 4th of July parade.
Every year in the neighborhood I grew up in we had a 4th of July parade. It was so much fun! I have great memories of decorating my cabbage patch hot wheels and parading through the neighborhood.
I decided that I wanted to do the same thing for our neighborhood. With the help of the POA, I organized a block party/parade. The event turned out great! We had a fire truck come to lead the parade, (actually two showed up), and after the parade we served hot dogs, chips, watermelon, and red white and blue Popsicles!!!

There were prizes for 1st and 2nd place best decorated rides in two age groups. The weather was perfect and we had a great time! I love our neighborhood.










































My two American cuties.

Later that evening the POA showed a movie outside for the kids. They showed Wreck it Ralph and served popcorn and Popsicles. Needless to say the kids slept well that night!!!!!

Greers Ferry

This weekend I headed over to Greers Ferry lake to spend the weekend with my sister, mom, and dad. I took Faith and Peyton with me. Lee graciously volunteered to stay home with Ian. A baby and the lake doesn't mesh too well. We had a great time. The older two are old enough to really enjoy it! I felt like I was able to enjoy it too. Going to my parent's cabin always brings back great childhood memories.
Saturday morning we headed to the swim area at the camp ground. The kids loved playing in the sand mounds, swimming, and watching the sailboats in the distance.
















Saturday afternoon Peyton was zonked! He took a 2 1/2 hr. nap!




It rained the rest of the day, so we just hung out around the cabin. The kids discovered the world of video games. They pulled out our old Nintendo and played Duck Hunt.












Aunt B showed them the ropes.




Peyton's face when he missed a duck.
The next morning we were out on the water by 9:00am. We were all sportin' the super softs!
















Watching Grandad pull up the ladder.
Faith rode the tube for the first time! She loved it!! She chose aunt B to be her riding partner.












Next was Peyton. He was a fearless as a expected. He didn't want to wear a swimsuit, so he wore his PJ top and swim diaper out on the boat. Guess he didn't want a shorts tan line. Ha!












We spent the rest of the day boating, swimming off the boat, and having water gun wars.
















We stopped off at our favorite marina to feed the fish and have a fudge pop! Family tradition ;)












Pringles even taste better on the boat. Ha!
It was a great weekend. Wish we lived closer so we could make the trip more often. Thanks mom and dad for a great weekend!

A new do...

Last week I went to get my hair cut and decided it was time for a change. I have wanted to do something different for quite some time, but just haven't taken the plunge. This week was the week. I decided to go for the "bangs" look.

Mom ever so lovingly wouldn't let me have bangs as a kid so I have ALWAYS wondered how they would be. I decided on some side bangs so I can just ease into them. Ha! I need a haircut also that is quick and on the go!

Here's the final product. I love them!

Treat for two

I gave Peyton a Popsicle this weekend and when I turned around in the kitchen this is what I saw.
















Look at that tongue!
Peyton said he was sharing his Popsicle with Ian.