Trampoline

You are loving your trampline. Mommy and Daddy have also enjoyed the trampoline. The weather has been beautiful this week. So, as soon as we get home, you guys have been playing outside. It's nice to see you outside. I've been using the baby monitor to keep an eye on you guys outside. You have some pretty fascinating conversations with each other when mommy's not around.

A virus has struck the house. Being sick is nothing new but for the first time, Baylor was the first to catch something and spread it around. He's usually the last to be sick. It didn't keep him down for long. Now, Delaney's not feeling well. I'm sure Jax will have his turn in a day or so.

Birthday Party

We had your 4th birthday at BounceU. You had a great time playing on all the inflatables with your friends. Even the adults managed to have some fun!

As always with a celebration for theree, it was a little crazy but you enjoyed opening all of your gifts. You received money from family so that you can purchase a DVD player for the car and a trampoline. You received many DVD's , books, and games from friends. Uncle Patrick and Aunt Julie bought you an Easel.

Delaney was as excited to get gifts as she was to pass out goody bags.

Jax described it as "the best birthday ever"!

Labor Day Weekend

Delaney w/Pugsie. Baylor was in charge of the classroom pet this weekend. He had to take it places and then he has to share with the class where he took it. Baylor was unwilling to take his picture but camera loving Delaney was up for it.

Riding cousin, Brookelyn's 4-wheeler

not even 10 minutes after we left...tired kiddos!









Hang on...

On Saturday we went to Brian's house to celebrate Grandpa's 83rd birthday. Brookelyn brought her 4-wheeler and you all took turns riding it. On Sunday, after your nap we went to Rusty and Sheryl's for a short swim.

Monday was the big day. We finally made it out on the boat with Uncle Patrick and Aunt Julie. What a difference a year makes. You guys were all so good. Each of you drove the boat and had fun playing in the water. Delaney and Jax went tubing with Daddy. Jax went first. When he got back on the boat, he said, Thank you, that was just so much fun".

Delaney had a great time. As always she was giggly. She ended up flipping over. I was a little worried that she would be afraid but she popped up and was ready to get back on. It didn't seem to bother her in the least.

Baylor just giggled watching sister and brother. At first he said he wanted to give it a try but he backed out when it was his turn. He really had a great time just hanging on the boat and he loves watching the waves and water.

Jaxon still can't stop talking about tubing but he can't remember the name of it. At one point, he called it "scuba diving". As I tucked him in tonight he said, "mom, I just wanted to stay with Uncle Patrick and Aunt Julie. I didn't want to leave. Can we do that again?"

Labor Day marks the end of summer and I'm feeling kind of sad. This summer was so different from last summer; We were able to enjoy so many things. And, in some ways it makes me sad to think how big you will be next summer. As I put away your swim suits, I know that you may not even fit into them next year. You are growing so fast and in just a few days you will be 4 years old! It does not seem possible. I still remember Labor Day 2003 like it was yesterday. I was so miserable and so bored from being on bedrest. I was just so ready to meet my babies!

First Day of School in the Puppy Class

Lots of swimming!

July finally turned warm and we we have been swimming! You love spending time with your cousins. You attended your first VBS last week. The nights were long but you loved it!

School starts in less than a week. It has truly been a great summer. I am sad to see it end.

You guys are getting SO big and you all are so smart. I bought you a letter factory dvd which taught you the sounds of letters. After watching it just a few times, you knew so much. I quizzed everyone individually this morning. Jaxon recognizes all of his letters and sounds. Baylor recognized all but a couple and Delaney recognized all but 3 or 4.

A little about each of you:

Jax- You love to swim in deep water. You love the slides at Big Splash and jumping off of diving boards. You are spelling words like cat, hat, fun, and even box the other day. You are such a smart little guy. You love watching the letter factory. Your favorite word of the moment is "actually". You are still very imaginative!

Delaney- You love to dance and put on a "show". You are singing all the time. You know all of the songs you learn at church. You like to color and you hold a pencil very well. You are still so much more independent than your brothers.

Baylor-Within the past few weeks, you have had some potty training progress. You are peeing in the potty about 80% of the time. You are such a mommy's boy these days. You refused to stay for VBS. You can be so head strong! You are very lovable and smart. You are the one to most likely go off and play and entertain yourself.