Thursday, July 31, 2008

Goodbye July

And, goodbye to the lazy days of summer. We've spent the last weeks of summer with friends, enjoying some last outings.

Here is a little of what we've been doing....

A couple of weeks ago, we spent the morning at the Zoo. I say morning because it was SO HOT and that was about all we could take. Many of the animals were not even out.
Enjoying the park. It was shaded and seemed to make everyone happy!
Since all went well with bunk beds on vacation, we decided to put the boys beds together. Jaxon loves sleeping on top and Baylor is very content to sleep on bottom. So, it all works out.


The past few days the kids have attended Vacation Bible School in the evening. Last year Baylor sat on the sidelines with me, but this year Baylor joined the festivities and told Delaney, "you were right, VBS is fun"! While they enjoyed VBS last year, I think they enjoyed it even more this year. I can tell they are starting to be ready to go to school (some structure). Here the kids are sorting through all of their school supplies and packing their backpacks.
Delaney proudly displaying her High School Musical Backpack!
Today we went swimming with friends. The kids had not been swimming in about five days. With Vacation Bible School in the evenings, we couldn't afford to make two trips to Tulsa. I think they were seriously having withdrawal symptoms. Yesterday, I was talking with Delaney and telling her that I would have to go back to work soon. She was asking if I wanted to go back to work and I told her not really since I enjoyed spending time with them. Jax caught the tail end of the conversation and said, "we been spending time together, we need to go swimming"!


The kids really enjoyed playing with their friends and being in the water. After several days of being really moody at the house, everyone was all smiles at the pool.
Mid jump shots!


Hopefully, we can get in a few more pool days next week before I have to officially report back to work. Getting back into the groove though is going to be a challenge.

Monday, July 21, 2008

A Day On the Lake

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of spending the day on the boat with Patrick & Julie. We typically go out with them once a year. This year the kids were so independent and had the stamina to make it a full day without breaking down from exhaustion (that came after we were home!). In a way, it was nice because I could relax more, but in another way, it made me sad to think of how big they are getting. Last year, Jax and Delaney tried tubing but this year Baylor gave it a try as well and truly enjoyed the experience. Overall, they just really love being out on the boat and in the water. They were all smiles.
Thanks Uncle Patrick & Aunt Julie for a wonderful memorable day!





Baylor is first and he is smiling

still smiling as the ride gets a little bumpy

Jax gives it a try by himself but isn't too sure of it
This is better!

Delaney and mom take a turn

Friday, July 18, 2008

Summer

Every year the summer seems to pass by faster and this year is no exception. I am not sure where June went and now we are over half way through July. It just doesn't seem possible. Since we have been back from vacation, we have kept busy. Baylor asks every morning, "Where are we going?" When I tell him no where, he begins to cry.
We must go swimming at least twice if not three times a week. Swimming is definitely their favorite past time of the moment. Since vacation, they all go underwater. Jax can swim underwater for the most distance. They all love going down the slides and jumping off into the pool.
When we are at home, they stay busy by playing on their new playground. Typically, they are running around outside in their underwear. It seems that from about 2 o'clock on, I can't keep the boys clothes on.

And just random things...
  • Apparently, there are a lot of infomercials on cartoon stations. They will come and tell me, "mom did you know that there is something that will get stains out of anything....I mean anything... and it's only 9.99! (This is just one example).
  • Of course they still LOVE to make a MESS. The current favorite game is playing..."going to Florida". They pack ALL OF THEIR TOYS into bins (after they have mixed the toys and bins together) and sit on the stairs. They always stop in "Mississippi's" (yes, plural).
  • I know it won't be long until everyone pronounces everything correctly but until then...I enjoy Baylor's , "swim soups" and "sun scream"! Delaney enjoys using big words. Most of the time they are in context but on occassion they are not.
  • We have watched several magic shows at the library which the kids have really enjoyed. I'm amazed at their attention span these days. They also like reading much longer books and going to the library for new books. This is about the only entertainment that doesn't take us out of the town of Skiatook.
  • Since vacation, we have not been on a normal nap schedule. The boys will sleep until 7:30 or 8 sometimes and Delaney always sleeps until 8 or later. She however when given the opportunity will still take a nap. The girl very much needs her beauty rest! On the other hand, the boys have to be really worn out. They will nap about every three days. They are almost 5 so I knew it wouldn't last much longer. I am fine with it because it actually allows us to do more. If we can just make it past the grumpies around 4:30-6:00, we are okay.

A tour of the corn-popper with some kids from our Church play group. The kids watched them make pop corn and try numerous flavors .



A little slip & slide actionPoor Jax...no one wanted to play with him


Enjoying their new play gound and club house

They had their picture taken at Woodward Park the other day, so later that evening they wanted to strike some poses together in the bath tub. Where were these smiles earlier?

Even Baylor is learning to have his picture taken


The daily dance recital (this one did not include costumes which was unusual)

Strike a pose!



Racing, Jax's favorite thing-but he likes to win!

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Tuesday, July 1, 2008