This is the first year our boys have played baseball. They like it okay, but don’t love it. I think they will enjoy it more as they get a better understanding of the game. But, they sure look cute!
Isaac up to bat.
Dan, Kari, and the boys came over Friday evening to hang out. After we finished eating dinner my sweet tooth was ready for something. We debated about going to UDF for ice-cream or making brownies. Although, I really wanted a peanut butter milkshake we decided on brownies since the guys wanted to stay in. (Surprise, surprise :) ) Just as the brownies came out of the oven we heard the ice-cream truck. The good one, soft serve ice-cream, milkshakes, sundaes, etc.. So…We got ice-cream and I got my chocolate peanut butter shake! The brownies went into the freezer for another day.
Isaac and Lincoln play together often. Isaac is such a great big brother, so sweet to Lincoln. Never do I worry that Isaac will be too rough. It gives me a nice break when they play together. Peace of mind, knowing that Lincoln is having a blast with his brother, “I-gok.”
They have very similiar personalities. It was be fun watching them bond more and more.
One morning as I was opening my blinds I saw this little critter staring at me through the window. I got a shoe box and with the help of Ethan and Isaac caught this fat mouse. Ethan wanted to keep it. But, I told him we had to let Mr. Mouse go out in the woods where he would take care of himself. Ethan was sad which made me think that maybe a new pet would be good for the boys.
It was so good to visit and stay with Dad and Debbie! They have such a cute, cozy, warm, and inviting home.
Yes, we went to McDonald’s twice during our 11 hour drive! The play places are a great way to break up the trip and help the kids release some bottled up energy.
It seems like yesterday that I couldn’t wait for Ethan to be big enough to play in these kiddie areas. And now he is getting too big for them! :(
Isaac still has a while! He just went to his 5-year check up. He’s only in the 25th percentile in height.
And when Isaac is too big, there is still little Lincoln! :)
Let’s get back on the road! (But, not before I say, “CHEESE!”)
We wish Lincoln would have done more of this during our trip! He only slept about 20 minutes during the 11 hours it took to get there. And only about 30 minutes coming back home. I can’t complain though, he was excellent during the drive. Only whined “Mom!” a few times and never cried once. He’s a trooper. Such a good lil’ boy!
Dad and Debbie sitting on their porch.
Grandpa made chocolate chip waffles for breakfast! Yum!
When I went to check on Isaac in the morning this is what I found… What a ham!
Dad and Debbie’s tread mill provided lots of entertainment for the boys!
It’s so nice to see the boys with Grandpa and Debbie in this picture. We don’t see enough of them! Lincoln warmed right up to Debbie. They were so sweet with the boys!
A bonus to visiting Dad in North Carolina is that we also get to visit my sister, Lisa! They only live about 40 minutes from each other.
My mom was staying with Lisa for a week and we were able to see her and the girls too!
Trying to get Lincoln to sleep…didn’t work :)
Isaac and cousin Megan. (My brother’s little girl) She’s Ethan’s age and very sweet!
Gracie and Ethan playing with two of the three dogs my sister owns.
Lincoln and Heidi. Lisa has had this dog for almost 10 years. She’s getting old and weak. She is so sweet and Lincoln loved her. He hugged her and cuddled with her.
Lincoln with Great-Uncle Randy(my mom’s brother). It’s been more than 10 years since I have seen Uncle Randy! I had a lot of fun introducing him to my boys. He loved Lincoln and won him over by giving him sprite to drink.
Driving to the pool in style!
The cousins. (Gracie, Isaac, Megan, Ethan and Lincoln…Oh, and Bella!) They had a blast together! No fighting, just pure fun.
Lisa and me. Some people think we look so much alike… I don’t see it.
Lisa, Lynn, and Mom.
I love this picture!
My Dad and Me. I love this one too! :)
Lisa, Dad, and Lynn
The cousins on Grandpa’s front porch. Such a cute bunch!
Dad made strawberry-short-cake for Lisa’s brithday. The kids lined right up when we told them it was time for dessert!
Dad and Debbie in their kitchen.
We had such a good time. Wish it could have lasted longer!
Our good friends got a new puppy! They brought her over to show us and she is adorable! Such a sweet little thing.
Lately, everywhere we go to play Ethan and Isaac team up together and sneak up on girls. At first the girls have no idea they are the center of our boys attention. They come up with intricate plans to sneak without being spotted or looking suspicious. I have to admit it’s quite amusing. Sometimes they split up if they have to, but it seems they try to stick together. This goes on for a while and keeps them pretty entertained. But, eventually it gets old and they start to purposly “get caught.” A few minutes later the girls are aware of what is going on. Then the inevitable happens, a classic game of cat and mouse breaks out.
We might have our hands full with these two boys in about 10 years! Oh, the joys of childhood…
We enjoyed some good family time at the park.
Warren surprised me with this picture. I had no idea he was taking it.
Look what Warren found in the trash can! We thought he may have been trapped so we tipped the trash can over, but Mr. Raccoon had no interest in leaving.
It sounded like a good idea at the time… by the end I was second guessing myself! :)
Ethan was very proud of his sundae!
Isaac has such a sweet tooth! He didn’t let the hot fudge get too far away!
Lincoln…was a mess! Every inch of his body was sticky. He went straight from playing on the kitchen table to the bath tub. What a fun night!!!
On July3rd we had our block party. We block off the cul-de-sac and the kids can run free.
Here are the cupcakes I made.
For Isaac, the highlight of the night was definitely all the sugar! I had to finally cut him off.
Austin, Ethan, and Stevie. These guys have great fun together!
What boy doesn’t love playing in the woods?
Ethan was finally brave enough to put our neighbors dog. Deuce is still a puppy, but strong as can be, weighing in at 70 LBS!
Showing someone his Popsicle
Lincoln is fascinated with baby Carter! He just stood there staring at him for a good 5 minutes.
Waiting in line for the trampoline.
We played in the cornhole tournament. Our partners were randomly selected. My partner was a female and we took out two teams of men! Oh yeah! In fact, we played in the final championship game…against Warren and his partner. (Which meant Warren and I were guaranteed the cash prize!) But, I so badly wanted to win. One of these days, Warren…one of these days!
The boys go on bug hunts each and every day. Ethan especially enjoys this! Lincoln calls any kind of bug or spider a “dee!” It’s cute to here his excited little voice saying, “Dee!… dee!… dee!…” (Incidentally he uses the same word to say “airplane.”)
Ethan with some “baby flies” …MAGGOTS! Gross! He found them in the water near the woods. I have to remind him every day that bugs must stay outside! Just when I was telling myself that this is “just a phase,” “he’ll get over it,” he shared with me his desire to hunt for snakes!
Oh, and when we were in the pet store the other day, you know what he begged for? No, not a nice fluffy puppy… A plastic bag full of lively crickets!
Boys…
