Dentist Visit for 4!

Naomi and HER Georgia Friend!

Library Playground!

While Naomi participated in Camp Half-Blood (inspired by the Percy Jackson books), the boys played on the playground. The clouds rolled in and we had some impressive thunder, but they stayed out there until the raindrops were really coming down!

Peter & His Georgia Friends!

Happy Playing Together

Summer Relaxin'

Naomi and Peter relaxing after a super hot morning (heat advisory was issued!).

Jousting in the Nerf Olympics at the Library!

Our library has AMAZING events!! 

The Reading of Robin Hood

For our family reading, I've been reading a couple chapters from "Robin Hood" each evening. Tonight, after leaving Peter's room once he was asleep, I heard Naomi's sweet voice reading the book to the boys in their bedroom. Today had been an emotionally dramatic day, and this moment was peaceful...the calm AFTER the storm!

4th of July Bike Ride!

Matt stayed home and painted rooms while the rest of us joined with the Gibsons to have a fun bike ride in the morning!

After that, we joined the White's and Gibson's at the pool for lots of fun swimming, yummy BBQ food, and lots of laughing. We ended with firework watching. It was a very fun day with friends!

Draw-Off!

Naomi and I had a drawing contest. You can judge for yourself the winner!

Brothers

These guys fight loudly and often, but every now and then they really come through for each other.

This picture was taken after Andrew hurt his foot in the store. Gabe had told him to put his arm over Gabe's shoulder so that Andrew would have support walking through the store.

Another Tooth Down!

Andrew had a visit from the Tooth Fairy  last night! And he has a pretty handsome smile without that tooth. (You can see his coins from the Tooth Fairy in his hand.)

Summer Fun!

Symphony on the Park!

On Sunday, there was a Birmingham Symphony performance for families at the park. I absolutely loved this event!! They had very family-friendly musical selections, which got the kids excited.

We took a picnic dinner, and Peter was so interested in watching the symphony that he couldn't be bothered to turn around while dipping his pita chips in the hummus!

FHE Activity

For tonight's FHE activity, we arm-wrestled Matt. Some of us lasted slightly longer than others, but despite the alternative methods (ie cheating!), he ended up beating all of us.

Busy Summer Days!

Last Thursday, we did morning chores, headed to swim lessons, grabbed a quick lunch at ChikFilA with free kids meal cards the kids had gotten from school, visit taught, and then headed to a friend's pool to spend the afternoon. We're having a full and fun summer so far!

Tired Fella!

Sometimes playing in the sprinklers really takes it outta ya!

Summer Fun: Ice Cream AND Dino Cookies!!

Summer Fun: Ice Cream AND Dino Cookies!!

Tickles & Kisses from Daddy...Giggles and Grins from Peter!