Summertime

I recently took the children to my folks by myself. It is a seven hour drive from our house, factoring in bathroom breaks. I have never been so thankful to have a portable DVD player and a stash of movies than when I make this trip alone. Toddler Joe is not a good traveller. I use to say that he would out grow this, but he just turned 3 and is still the same. So, little Joe ques up the movies and we are off. Girlie naps and laughs at the back of my head. My parents are awesome! They are active and get the kids moving while we are there. Lots of play outside which makes for good naps and rest at night. The rest of our summer has been spent prepping for the school year, remodeling the back room, getting creative on rainy days, rearranging furniture around the house, day beach trips, doctors appointments, court hearings, and celebrating the July birthday boys!

She is crazy about water. No caution what so ever.

Patch was born the year we were married. Always nice to have my dad saddle him up for an afternoon ride.

Watching his brother.

Cheap slip n slides are the best for cooling off from the heat.

He is 10! My sweet oldest, boy. He is a dear to our family. My life is richer because of him.