Cub Scout Bike Ride...

Jake and Mike went on a bike ride with the Cub Scouts on Saturday. They left early...since it gets to be about 100 before 10am these days.

Jake showing Joshua the map of wear they were going. :)

Cousin Camp.....

So many times when we're at the ranch it seems like time is rushed or we don't get a lot of time for the kids to play together. Last year I came up with the idea for Cousin Camp and I'm VERY happy that we continued it for year #2. It's not easy....4 kids....1 pregnant Mommy, 100+ heat, lots of stuff happening at once. But, the kids enjoy spending time together and I love when the kids are all asleep and Mary and I can actually talk!!!

Mary set up this outside painting activity for them. They loved it!! Each kid had a poster board to paint on. There was a sheet to paint and spray bottles filled with paint. Joshua was all about the spray bottles!!!

Roasting marshmallows....even when it's 100 degrees outside...it's still fun and they still taste great!!!

Dolores treated everyone to an evening of fun at Peter Piper Pizza. Good pizza and fun games. What more could you ask for??

At Cameron Park....we let the kids play for awhile and then had a picnic. They were sweaty!!!!$1 spray bottles provide LOTS of entertainment. Could be one of the best kept Mommy secrets. Kids can stay occupied for long periods of time spraying things...including big spiders!!!

Making cakes in the sand at the lake....

Now we have a whole year to rest up for the 3rd Annual Cousin Camp. Next time it will be with 5 kids. Can't wait!!!!

Wall Art....

If you're lucky enough to live in our house....you get to look at the newest wall art everyday. Fun fun!! Mike is happy....that's what I keep telling myself.

Cousin Camp 2010

Just a preview right now. It was a little harder to get a good picture of the crew this year.

Activities--swimming at the lake, Peter Piper Pizza, Cameron Park, Waco Water Park, outside Art

Number of fights---too many to count!!

Amount of fun---lots!!!

Level of tiredness---HIGH!!!!!!!

More pictures soon!!!

Joshua's Way of Doing Things....

Joshua and Jake at the party....

Jake got a new scooter for his birthday. And he and Sophia both got new helmets. So, we went to the cul-de-sac to try things out. Notice Joshua's perseverance. He works SO hard on his trike...and then gives up and pushes. I love it!! He works so hard to keep up with the big kids!!!

Party Pics....

Nothing is better than a Putt Putt Party!!! It was easy and the kids loved it. And the best part??? It wasn't at my house!!!!

A few highlights from Jake's 3 different birthday "events." One on Thursday and 2 on Saturday. He's officially 7...we've celebrated multiple times over!!!

Thursday night at our house. Notice the special "Happy Birthday" plate. It's a big deal around here!!

Water wars at the party. 2 kids on each side sling-shotting water balloons at each other. How much more fun is that??? Especially when it's 100 degrees outside!!Birthday boy.... Joshua had his own way of playing golf!!

This was Saturday night at our house. Gramma gave Jake this Camelbak...which was a huge hit. It's a backpack that carries water...you know...for the oh so long bike rides we go on!!! Once Joshua figured out how to make the water come out...he didn't want to give it up!!!

Happy Birthday Jake!!

What happened???? Time flew by...it seems like a short while ago we were putting on the camo hat and bringing him home for the first time. And here we are with a big 7 year old boy!!! A sweet sweet boy who is constantly on the go, learning to read, helping out around the house...is now big enough to be a Cub Scout...and first grade!!!! And looking so "big"...just generally growing up way too fast!!!!

Happy Birthday Jake!! I love you!

Big boy pics to follow soon!!!