Take Me Out to the Crowd

OK, so there wasn't really a crowd...

We got back from the beach last Friday and took advantage of the fact that Will was home. We met Laura and her girls and Mandy and Mac and their boys for dinner and then went with the Harpers to a Columbia Blowfish game. It was a gorgeous night and the game was not crowded at all (so we didn't have to worry about annoying fans sitting near us...check out the empty seats!)

Liam and Daddy

Always looking

Annah and Daddy

Annah and Ty (Ty Boy)...so stinking sweet!

and then it was time to go...

4th of July

We spent the 4th on the Lake. It was a beautiful day! Annah and Gardner played so well together. I am amazed at how well the two of them get along. I hope they will remain as close as they are right now. Liam was just along for the ride (except for a minor meltdown b/c of a lost nap). We went over to some friends' house for lunch and had so much fun. I even got to see an old college friend I haven't seen in years! Great day!

Where Are We Going?...To The Beach!

Will finally took a week off work and we all headed down to IOP for the week. It was so nice to spend some time together with no agenda. Gramme and Grandaddy came down for a few days too, so the (big) boys got to play a little golf and we all got to spend some time at the beach and in the pool. I got my birthday present a bit early...a new camera. It rocks!!! I am sorry for the rediculous number of pictures, but I had too much fun with my new toy!

Leapin Lizards

Today, Mandy and I took the kiddos to Leapin Lizards. This is the first time I have taken both kids since Liam was big enough to enjoy himself there. It made for a chaotic morning, but we had a great time. If we ever win the lottery, one of the first things I will do is make an entire room made out of inflatables. I love (and they do too) that they can jump and fall and never get hurt and laugh and laugh about it all! There is nothing in this world that I love the sound of more that my kids laughing. I got to hear it a lot today!

This is hysterical!!!

This dress may be a touch too big!

Griff laid down like this for like 5 minutes...all the excitement got to him, I guess!

Wheeeee!

Liam really had a blast.. the only problem was that he would get stuck and the inflatables are not really made for adults to fit through

Annah's favorite thing to do today was climb up to the top of the slide and JUMP!

THIS was my favorite part of going to Leapin Lizards!

Vacation Bible School

Last week Annah's preschool had Vacation Bible School. The finale (if you will) was at last Sunday's service. All the kids from VBS preformed several songs. It was pretty darn cute, if I do say so myself! Annah did not so much sing, but did go to school every day (no tears) and got on stage with everyone, so I'm OK with the no singing!

This is pretty much the face she made during the whole performance

I put this picture in for one reason...see the teachers in front of all the kids? They are doing the motions that the kids are supposed to be doing. Notice that not a single child is doing that motion!

Delainey did a great job
Did I mention that Delainey went to VBS too?

Delainey, all smiles!

Annah...same face!

Happy Dad's Day

As I said on Mother's Day, I am not good at putting emotion into words (at least not words that would make sense to anyone), so here is one of my favorite quotes...

"Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a Daddy."

so, so, so true!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

The auto-focus on mom's camera was screwed up...a shame b/c I think this would be a great picture if you could just see it

(I seem to be noticing a theme with the pictures on here lately)

Fancy Nancy

I have mentioned Fancy Nancy a lot in this blog, mostly b/c Annah loves some Fancy Nancy! Last Saturday Barnes and Noble hosted a Fancy Nancy Tea Party. They had pink (of course) "tea" and pink (of course) cookies plus a huge selection (of course) of Fancy Nancy books and toys we could all buy! Annah had to wear her FN hat and beads and flower wand. I was a little worried she would be the only one dressed up, but I was wrong...way wrong! There were little girls in full princess garb. It was hilarious!

One must be fancy for a Fancy Nancy tea party!

The train table was a hit for Annah and Liam...hint, hint, hint, Santa