We spent Saturday the 3rd working around the house.  The weather forecast showed rain on and off all day, which put a damper on the possibility of fireworks, but we still headed the way of the fun (city-sponsored activities) late that afternoon.  On the way there we saw some women on the side of the…

This is what happens when the boys discover Nana's glasses.  We struggle with the lack of personality around here – can you tell?!  So cute.  She thinks they're HERS. 🙂  I have to remind her that they are mine. Ok – fine – I'll share.

Jacob had a great week at Cowboys Camp – a football camp sponsored by the Dallas Cowboys.  It was held at the high school that is 3 minutes from our house (what a treat!).  He went M-F from 9-4 everyday.  And it was hot!  The first day was a challenge for him (it always is…

We had a great time with the Hicken and Dalebout kids (sans Jacob who was at football camp and Jordan who was at the gym).  The kids swam and the moms visited.  A great way to kill a few hours in the summer.  And the cloudy skies were a nice change.    

I had a good time at a dual-bridal shower for two cute cousins that both used to babysit for me.  I can't believe they are getting married (within two weeks of each other).  Erin, in particular, has a special place in my heart because she was my "nanny" the summer that I was pregnant with…

  This was Jacob's last year as a Cub Scout and last year at Twilight Camp.  The Webelos have their own week and I was a chaperone on of the nights.  What a delightful group of boys!!  I had so much fun with them.  They are older and need less corraling but were so cute…

He went in the bathroom upstairs (the BOYS bathroom) and came running back out exclaiming "Dat toilet is nasty!".  Made us all laugh. He came in to wake us up one morning (7:03 am, the same time everyday it seems) and his breath smelled mysteriously of Nilla Wafers.  He said "mmm…I love cookies for breakfast. …

The little boys were singing "Ring Around the Rosie" (one of Samuel's current favorites – especially in the pool!) and Jacob turned to me and very matter-of-factly said "Whoever invented that song must have been a real nuisance." Tonight Jacob asked Derek, "Who invented football?"  Derek responded "I don't know."  Jacob replied, "I'd like to…

10:47 pm Watching DVR’d episodes of ‘Max & Ruby’ (his favorite). Trying to bring down his 101.5 fever.

Father's Day was a quiet day this year…just how Derek likes it.  We made him breakfast in bed and gave him two things.  One was a "pillow tie" – which me and the boys thought was a funny idea.  Go HERE to read about them (Derek works with the 12-14 year old boys at church…