Since the boys started school this week (pictures to come), I'm getting around to posting more pictures of our summer fun! We had the opportunity to spend the weekend at a lake house with several friends and their children. What a blast! The kids enjoyed tubing and even water skiing with their 'ski trainer'! Brayden and Landon were a little timid when we first got out on the lake, but after some coaxing, they got the hang of it! Gavin, quite surprisingly, was fearless and really enjoyed his time out there. It was a beautiful weekend and I loved seeing the boys trying something new.
Topsail Island 2012.
Brayden- learned to dive and flip in the pool.
Landon- boogie boarded like a pro.
Gavin- spent most of his time building sand castles.
Hudson- chased birds like he was getting paid to do it.
Ronnie- enjoyed Batman at midnight and a few extra hours of sleep.
Christie- took way too many pictures.
Even with a few bouts of the flu and lots of lost hours of sleep in the van, the week was just heavenly. Making memories at the beach with my five wonderful men is one of the most precious parts of the year.
4th of July this year was HOT!!! It's our annual tradition to go to the 4th of July parade in the morning and then barbeque in the afternoon. We decided to brave the heat and try the parade-- we only made it halfway through before calling it quits. It was over 100 degrees outside and the photos are proof of how hot it was out there. But, we walked away with a great stash of candy and drove straight to the pool at my parent's house to cool off. Happy fourth boys!
Birthday parties at Pump it Up are always a hit in our home. The boys go crazy with jumping and climbing there. Even Hudson gets in on the action. I absolutely love watching the kids have a blast!
