TWO Wheels ...

Saturday July 18, marked the day that the boys learned to ride a 2-wheelers ... aka NO TRAINING WHEELS. We biked in the morning, we biked in the afternoon ... then we celebrated in the evening with some ice cream. :)

Up with the Boys!

Today Libby went to "school", aka PDO [Parents Day Out] ... so I took the boys to see a movie.  We went to see "UP".  We split a large popcorn & a large soda ... $11.50?  Whatever.  :)  We don't get to do stuff like that very often ... Libby's never been in a movie theater.  [if you see the post below with her sassy shouting, you'll know why]  Also, Brett's not really a fan of the dark ... I had to really talk him into it.  Davis helped, too ... I told Davis to help make Brett feel comfortable & happy about going.  Davis was so sweet ... on the way in Davis tried to make Brett feel better by saying "You're the best kid in our family!"  :)  I thought it was so sweet he was trying so hard.  Once we got in & got settled ... we all enjoyed the movie & treats.  :)  

Fun with Cousins ...

Last Thursday, Kyle's brother picked up Kyle from the airport since we were in a bind. [Thanks Kelly!]  He had the kids with him, so we had an impromptu play date. We tried to beat the heat index of 108 with some popsicles & water fun. :) 

On Saturday the Lewis Fam came down for a visit & BBQ.  We had a really good time, despite Lib's little melt-down.  Don't let her fool you.  :) ha ha

I Love Summer!

We have thoroughly enjoyed our 1st week of SUMMER.  Last week I gave the boys a haircut with the clippers out on the patio ... then we got out the splash rocket; bubbles; sidewalk chalk; and ice cream. I am sooo happy SUMMER is here ... and that I remembered not to overbook us this year.  Last August when summer break was over, I was wishing we had had more days like this.  You know, the kind of days that you're so messy & dirty that you take a shower or bath before dinner.  :)

A Day at the Farm ...

This past weekend some friends invited us out to their farm.  It was the most enjoyable experience we'd had in a long time = FUN FOR EVERYONE.  The setting was picture-perfect ... the scenery was just gorgeous & we were with some of our favorite people.  

I'll just let the 33 photos do the talking [with a little explanation where I think it's needed] ... and a little Tim McGraw to accompany them.

THANK YOU Andy & Dana for having us out!  We owe you another taco night!  :)

Didn't know these little guys were up there ... 'til I got a little present on my shoulder.  They're so cute, though, I had to forgive them.

Some longhorn with calves just on the other side of the pond ... 

Game of Kickball ...

A little Badminton .... [had no idea it was spelled that way]

Kyle can never resist doing his whip-poor-will [<-- again, no idea that was how it was spelled] call when he's in this kind of setting.  And Davis can't resist a whole candy bar when there are S'mores being made.  :)

Thought this was so cute ... I caught them dancing!