First day of preschool!

Finding their "job" for the week.

Brooks got to help with the calendar this week.

Then what would school be without outside time?

He is growing up so fast!

Happy place.

This is where we have been!!!!

Our happy place.

Look at my handsome penguin.

(he reminds me of a penguin sliding down ice when he is in his belly)

Had such a great time at our portrait party. Will be a repeat event for sure.

Looking back on a fun, hot and EXHAUSTING day.

First the zoo and then the cornfest parade.

"Thomas the train!"

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(the best entertainment for any adult at the parade. he was representing some workout place in town.)

If only I could have been carried home and caught a nap on the way too!!

Brody fell asleep like this in dads hands.

Dress up.

Boys can play dress up too........

I didn't take a pic of Brooks' pink toe nails because dad said no........but I thought about it.

What is a mom to do when her son says "me too mom?"

I have potty trained 12 two year olds at once and I can't get my own to even try?

Cold turkey? For one day......my carpet can only take so much!

I thought that I would add a little incentive.

If you know Brooks you know that Thomas the Train is like his superhero right now.

I hung a Gordon train in the bathroom and told him when he goes he can have it.

This morning he sat there waiting..........I couldn't get him off the pot.

What now?

Today I went to the annual rummage sale at a local church.

I have found some really nice toys there in the past.

This year I scored big in a two year olds eyes (and my check book!)

This wooden train set is near perfect.

It only has a few pencil marks where someone wrote on it.

I set this up while he napped and can't wait to see what he says when he gets up.

Two pics just for fun.

1. I hope she isn't calling the dog police because it isn't my fault the weather has been waaaaaay to hot for a walk.

2. Silly boys make me smile!

Another good week has come to an end. Enjoy your weekend!

Wausa/Baseball

Last night I was out with friends from high school.....always a good time!

Big thanks to Em for bring back this unique wine stopper from Italy!!!!!

Put it right to good use.

This week has been a busy week. That is what summer is for I say. The boys and I road tripped it to Wausa. Brooks really enjoyed all the boy time playing trains. This little boy is OBSESSED with Thomas right now. They had a ton of trains. We played trains from morning to night and slept with them.

When we could talk him away from them we did make it to two parks. These are my cousins and my boys in the below pic.

Lastly we headed out to watch Noah ( another cousin) play baseball. It had to be the hottest day of summer or I just can't stand the heat like I use too. Jeremy (another cousin) was there to entertain and play with Brooks. He loves the big boys!

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Trying to get a nap today......but the boys never seen to nap at the same time :(

What a happy, joyful, and exciting day (weekend for that matter).

Congrats to Abby and Tim.

Their wedding day turned out PERFECT!

Lots of love, family and friends.

Matt, I and Brooks all got to be a part of the party.

Brooks was so funny......he was so concerned with where he was sitting.

Of course like any 2 1/2 year old they don't sit still for very long.

This all started at rehersal so I was a little skeptical at how it would all unfold in front of a hundred people.

He sat by me during the ceremony but kept asking to go sit by Nama, dad, or Jeremy, Noah, Brennen, Brayton. (they are like one person to him, they come as a package)

He followed me down the isle and kept saying "mom, mom, mom...."

I am glad that he followed me because I couldn't see him and cry.

He was so handsome.

Some sibling time on the party bus.

This is how everyone felt after the weekend.

Exhausted from dancing, laughing, and more dancing.

(someone gave him some cookies for the ride home. he only got through a half)

Hello........good bye.

We are checking out for a short time.

There is so much going on right now that needs my attention.

When we come back we will have:

New carpet in two bedrooms.

Laughed

Dropped off and picked up Daddy from the air port.

Grilled out with family and friends

Aunt Abby and Tim will be married.

The boys will have officially gained an Uncle.

Spent special time with grandparents.

Brooks will have been in his first wedding.

Danced

Carpets will have been cleaned.

Morgan will have had her first boarding experience in 4 1/2 years.

Hopefully we will have had some sleep.

The boys will have grown.

Till then........enjoy your time!

holiday weekend

One quick minute to reflect on all the fun we have been having.

(both boys are sleeping and there is lots to do).........

These are two of the most adorable feet in my life. Loving looking at them each day and remembering how lucky I am to be their mom.

This is a small view....but it is a panoramic view of the 77 boats at the sand bar over the holiday weekend. Everyone swam, ate, and laughed a lot.

There was special time with Grandma having a "treat."

And while Brooks slept because he was exhausted Brody and I snuggled while watching fire works from the boat. We had to out run the rain home after about 20 min.

Lastly, while Brooks was at school yesterday I scored this adorable mini bean bag game set. He loves to play with the big ones at the lake. It is perfect for him and his little chicken are throw.

Crazy another weekend is upon us again. More sun! More fun! And more memories.