Summertime "Firsts"

First time we've gotten to swim with Lucy....our little chunk of love relaxing in the pool. Kids jumping and splashing around her....no worries!!!! Couldn't be a cuter bathing beauty!!

First time Jake has done a Flag Football Camp....and what a great experience!! Such a well run camp through AHISD full of lots of football, fun and friends. We will be going back next year for sure!

First time in 8 years that the crib is coming down. I took this right before the mattress came out to go on the other bed. So...I guess technically the crib is still up....but he's not sleeping in it. We'll give it a few days before we take it down for real! Very mixed feelings. Joshua has stayed in it longer than Jake and Sophia both did. Last night was the first night in the toddler bed. He did pretty well except woke up about 4am when he fell out of it. I always think that must be very scary/sad for kids. Imagine being dead asleep and then jolted awake because you fell out! Sad!!! But, he did go right back to sleep.

Soon I hope to be posting that we're adding another "first"....first time in 8 years that diapers won't be a part of my regular HEB purchases. We'll see.....I'm not too optimistic, but we'll keep on trying!!!

Summer Time...

These 2 pictures just say "summer"....don't you think????

Little Golfers....

We played putt-putt this morning. I use the term "play" loosely. But...3 golfers, 3 real putters, no injuries and only 1 tantrum. I'd call it a successful outing!!!!

Where Did He Go???

Cub Scouts can earn a belt loop that requires visiting a TV or radio station. The other day we toured the KSAT station. It was a pretty big group of boys and siblings and they all did pretty well. The highlight was getting to play on the green screen in the studio. The kids loved it!!!!

And after they finished playing, 2 of the newscasters came in to tape segments. Sadly I missed it all because Joshua was so loud that I had to take him out. A nice lady in the hallway took pity on me and gave him a bag of Cheez-Its and a bottle of water. Bought me a few minutes of peace!!! Mike said the kids did really well during the weather segment and the news segment...which was about the latest scandal involving Congressman Weiner. :)

Memorial Day

We spent Memorial Day weekend at the ranch. It was hot and very windy but we had fun. Went on some bike rides down the rocky rode, played at the river, flew kites, ran through the sprinklers....lots of fun!!!

Such a classic summertime picture!!!!

The crew down at the river.

Our Little Dancer

The ballet class had a recital on the last day. They did one dance "The Mouse Dance". It was pretty cute. Sophia loves being up on stage!!! And afterwards each girl got flowers from their family.