Fishin' Trip

Last weekend we took the boys for a picnic and their first ever fishing trip. They absolutely loved it. Once papaw got their hooks baited, they learned the art of casting their lines.

Nathan was proud as a peacock once he got the hang of it. He could cast it out just as far as I did.

Brandon really surprised all of us. He actually sat still. For longer than a minute! He loved casting out his own line and reeling it back in, over and over again.

The boys didn't catch anything but they had a great time and can't wait to go again.

After our fishing expedition we played at the playground for a little while, went to Dairy Queen for a refreshing treat and took a dip in the pool. It was a great, great day!

And that right there is how to gross out two little boys.

Bedtime Stories

Nathan has started reading to Brandon at bedtime. It's so cute. They pile into bed, pick out a good book and read until it's time to go to sleep. I love listening to them laugh and giggle at the story. It's so nice seeing them like this...quiet, sweet and not trying to kill each other.

Sweet dreams!

Aaaannnddd we're back

Sorry for our absence. We've been having fun playing around this summer. But now we are getting back to our regular scheduled program.

This summer we ate our way around the state fair, the boys rode tons of rides and I was burnt to a crisp.

Uncle Rick came to visit. He is one of their most favorite people in the whole wide world.

Nathan started 3rd grade. He use to let me dress him up in a cute "1st day of school" outfit but now he has to pick out his own clothes since he's practically a man now. Just look at that shirt. It has a roll of toilet paper on it. "This is how I roll." My heart hurts.

Then I look at this picture and still see my goofy little boys, making mustaches from monkey tails. They make me smile.

p.s. are you happy now daddy?

Hot days

It's been hot! Like hot, hot. And humid. Like super hair frizzy humid! The boys have been staying cool though. Fudge pops and beach ball sprinkler cool. Plus we've taken refuge at our ice cold library for story time. It's like an igloo. Today the humidity has dropped a little so we'll be playing outside this evening. Samson is even going to play in the sprinkler with the boys. I don't know who enjoys the sprinkler more, the boys or the dog.

Through thick and thin

Brandon and Samson are great buddies. They play together, roll around on the floor together, chase each other in the back yard and have great conversations. And when Brandon gets in trouble for saying a bad word, Samson will sit by him during the punishment.

That's a good friend!

Happy Birthday Nana!

Happy Birthday Nana! We love you so much!

We love when you snuggle with us... and when you make silly faces like this...

Samson loves you too, especially when you let him give you a bath in kisses!

You're the best Nana ever! We hope you have a great birthday.

I love having kids. I love that they love us back even when we do this to them.

I just hope they still love us when we show these pictures to their first girlfriend. Or maybe when we turn these pictures into invitations for their 16th birthday party. Or when they see this post!

It's so much fun having kids to mess with.