Where has the time gone?!

Today was Joshua's last gymnastics class for the summer. It was also a time when the parents could come in to video and take pics. I did check to make sure their was enough tape on the video camera, barely. I thought I should probably also check the camera, nah! As I'm getting ready to turn on the camera it lets me know the batteries are dead. Great. I was able to get 2 pics of Joshua and they weren't even real action shots.

All that to say, I can't believe how fast the summer has gone by and how fast my little boys are growing up. Because the video camera had run out of tape, I then had to rewind it and watch it from the beginning on our tv. The tape had almost a years worth of recording on it. It was amazing to see how much they have changed and grown in that year. Joshua, Dylan, and myself sat and watched about a half hours worth. It was so much fun. It also makes me realize how important it is to have footage or pics of them. They will never be this age again. Sweet boys.

Summer Fun

I'm so glad the boys love to play outside, unfortunately it was one of the hottest days so far (99 degrees) AND we had a friend over. We pulled out the pool and had fun splashing and playing.

Jane goes to church and school with Joshua. They are best buds. They had the best time playing in the pool. They dumped water over each others heads and attempted floating in the small pool. We took a break for a snack. Dylan has discovered juice boxes ever since seeing brother drinking from them. He absolutely loves juice and any way he can get it he'll take it.

They are growing up so fast. We had to go out and buy new school shoes because their feet have grown so much. Dylan is now starting to wear some of Joshua's summer clothes. They haven't outgrown the diaper box yet so that's a good thing. I just need to keep reminding myself that they will not always be this age. I need to enjoy them even though some days can be really testing. They are a blessing!!

Chicago 2008

Sorry it has been a few weeks but things have been pretty busy around here. We got back from an extended vacation to Chicago to visit my family and now I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. With Scott starting a new job (July 14th) and getting back from vacation I feel as if I have been so out of touch with everyone. All that to say, I am back.

We had a really good time in Chicago. Our travels to and from were wonderful but very tiring. We drive through the night so the boys can sleep. They did awesome. For those of you that know anything about living in the city or nearby suburbs the train is a major source of transportation. I rode it quite a bit growing up. Joshua and Dylan were able to experience it for the first time on this trip. They absolutely loved it. We were also able to go to the "Taste of Chicago", which is a huge food festival downtown and a tradition for Scott and I pre-kids. The boys did great and had alot of fun. Joshua got to ride the big ferris wheel and experience some great food. We had a great time visiting family and old friends.

The pics are : Dylan loves his blanket and travelled with it the entire car trip.

We stopped at a Cracker Barrel and the boys had fun playing.

Their first train ride, which was so much fun!!

Playing video games with cousin Colin.

Joshua and Uncle Joe getting themselves ready (resting) before a haircut.

Best Buds

If there is one thing that we hope for our boys it is that they are the best of friends throughout their lives. Most days they enjoy playing together and really do love one another. It has been so much fun to watch, when one does something the other wants to do the same. They have the best time chasing each other around the house or seeing who can scream the loudest in the car (this drives mommy crazy but we live with it).

Dylan is really getting into trains and cars like his big brother. They have spent a lot of time just sitting and playing together. It is so sweet to see.

We made a trip to the McWayne Center this past week. We brought along cousin Katelyn (known to the boys as Ka Ka). She was a huge help and the boys enjoyed playing with her. They had so much fun.

How Blessed We Are

This was a rough week for me emotionally trying to deal with some different things. I just had to keep reminding myself how God has truly blessed me. We take for granted so many things; family, friends, breathing another day.

The Lord has blessed me with 2 beautiful boys and such a wonderful husband. I don't know what my life would be without them. We need to live life to the fullest.

Could it be any hotter ?!

You know it is hot when all you want to do each and every day is play in the water. Yes, I am talking about my children who love the water but I also wish I could spend all day in a pool to cool off. Thank goodness for those baby pools to stick your feet in. It is only June and the temps have been in the 90's off and on for the past two weeks. I'm never going to make it through July.

All that to say that the boys love the water and had a great time playing in the fountains at the zoo. It was Dylan's first time and he hung in there with the rest of the kids. Joshua just ran around like a crazy man. Thanks to a friend who let me use her camera I am able to share these pics. I just need to carry my camera with me at all times I guess.

Minnie has been found!

Even though it has been less than 2 days, it seemed like an eternity that Minnie was lost. Joshua loves him some Minnie Mouse. Yes, he likes Mickey but he LOVES Minnie. Her presence is always made at naps and bedtime. A few days ago we could not for the life of us find her. We looked everywhere and I mean everywhere. She just so happened to be chilling in the zipper pocket of his backpack. Keep in mind we looked though the backpack a couple of times, just not realizing that he would of put her in the pocket. We never felt the little body of that stuffed animal. All that to say, after you have checked everywhere to look for something, check again.

Dylan is our eater. He is also notorious for getting food in his hair, on his face, on his ear, etc. He was eating a cookie and I guess went to rub his eye. He soon developed the uni-brow. These are precious times that needed to be saved with a photo. I just couldn't pass it by.