Days of Summer

Not much new going on in our lives lately so I thought I would post some pictures from the last few weeks.
Our garden is blooming and it is interesting to see what will blossom next. Jack loves to smell the flowers...and trees (I'm not sure what that is all about).

4th of July was great, we had Kathy, Rod, Gram and Gramp over for a BBQ, went to the parade in Walker and, Kyle and Wes went the fireworks show down the road at the resort.

We also have been enjoying taking walks to the harbor and swimming at the community pool!

Jack taking a ride on the Jimmy express

Wes having fun making faces on the porch screen, this is his Klingon look

mmmm, watermelon!

Peonies in bloom, my favorite flower! Too bad they don't last longer

Giving horsey rides

This is what you get with a boy who is not really interested in eating. Baked beans in the hair. Good thing kids are washable!

Family Update

It's been awhile but new things have happened since the last post. We have moved in to our new home and are enjoying it immensely! The weather has been nice out so the kids get to enjoy playing with the neighbor kids and swinging and sliding on the playset.

The harbor that is part of our neighborhood association

Wes loves fishing. Well, I should say he likes casting, he doesn't really fish he just likes to see how far he can cast.

Buster...
Buster is the neighborhood dog. I don't know who he belongs to but he is everywhere! The other day he was on our porch barking at the other dogs across the street. He's cute and all but when I'm trying to get the kids to sleep it is super annoying. He's friendly enough but won't come when you call him or stay to be petted, he's just hangs around barking at things.

Wes and his sleeping buddy, Jimmy the cat

Sunday afternoon naps

Wes and his new friend

Mother's Day

I had a nice Mother's Day this year!
We met Kathy, Rod, Gram and Gramp for a yummy lunch and after the kids got to play in the arcade for a while.
It was such a beautiful day out so we took a drive down to the river and took a walk.
Jack and I took a good 2 hour nap while Kyle and Wes went to town and brought home Green Mill for supper.
Wes made me a Mother's Day card and gave me some Dove chocolates (he picked it out himself and he did an excellent job)

Kyle gave me beautiful flowers and...

my favorite..the last 2 season of Buffy!! I was very excited about this, it is my absolute favorite show! He's been getting me each season and I'm almost done with the collection - I love it!

Round Up Day

Today was Wes' Kindergarten Round Up Day. He got to meet the principal and teachers and tour the classrooms. He whispered to me before we went in that he was scared and he held our hands tight as we walked through. He was so shy when the teachers said hi to him and was quiet until...the bus. The school offered a free bus ride to the kids along with safety rules. Wes walked right up to the driver and shook his hand and told him his name. On the way off the bus I was behind Kyle and I heard this voice telling the driver thank you, it was Wes! He shook his hand again as we got off! He said he had a good time and was excited to start school!

The Boys are Back in Town!

We went to the Oak Ridge Boys concert last Saturday and it was so fun!
Check them out here with their cover of the White Stripes hit Seven Nation Army.
We decided to eat a late supper after the show and shortly after we ordered our food, the entire group (minus Duane Allen) entered the restaurant!! We got to talk with them for a bit and had a great time!

Wes vs the Doghouse & Jack vs the Puddle

He wasn't looking and ran into the doghouse, I don't know how this stuff happens, maybe its just a boy thing. I had to save him yesterday as his foot got stuck in his play set steps and he was dangling off the ground, upside down. He wasn't hurt either time even though the pics below look pretty bad

I caught him admiring himself in the mirror a few times : )

Jack loves being outside and he especially loves a good muddy puddle.
Yesterday I think he spent about 20 minutes finding rocks and throwing them into the ditch. Sometimes I wish I could find joy in the little things in life like a toddler does!

The Big 5

Happy 5th Birthday Wes!

He wanted to go bowling for his birthday, we all had a great time. Afterward we went to Gramp and Grams for cake and presents

Wes loving his monster truck birthday cake

Who wants to open presents??

Wes with cousins Val and Elizabeth
He had so much fun playing with the girls!

Thanks to Jessica for taking birthday photos : )