Water Rocket

Gas to fill the tank for the outlet malls... $38.40

H2O rocket from KB Toys... $1.55

Climbing to your neighbors roof, once it lands there, with a long broom... Priceless

Outdoor Fun

Today we had some fun outdoors, with our temperature in the 90s . I would like to be a little tan when I go to PA. How can I tell people I live in FL with my super white legs sticking out from my shorts. We played catch with a ball and some cup things. Then I pulled some weeds while Nick climbed his tree.

Future Mythbusters

For those of you who watch the show Mythbusters you may recognize the shirt. This is the same shirt that Adam wears in the show. Nick is obsessed with this show. So he had to have this shirt. When he found one in Ashe's size, it was just meant to be.
Nick and Ashe AKA Adam and Jamie.

Will mom find two matching shirts for two boys very different in age and size?

Confirmed

Father's Day

Who loves Daddy?

We Do!!!

I would like to say that we had a very nice Father's Day. Daddy slept in. Then mommy made breakfast. He then opened his gifts. He got a new cell phone and a watch. Later in the day Steve programed about a million numbers to his new phone. While I made a special family candlelit dinner.

Happy Father's Day Daddy!!!

This was Nick's fridge creation, he didn't have all the letter so he made some.

The Many Hats of Ashe

Who is that under all those hats?
As you can see mommy was shopping this weekend and couldn't decide on a hat. I knew he needed one to keep the hot FL sun off his little head. So mommy bought them all.
Daddy doesn't like the bucket hats. He says Ashe looks like a grandpa going fishing.

Getting older???

Happy Birthday Little Sis! You are almost the big 3-0, one more year to go.
I know it's hard to get old but I wanted to send my love across the miles.
Remember I will always be 15 months older, wiser, cuter... (these adjectives could go on forever).

Look how much younger you look at this birthday.

Summertime Fun

We have been looking for fun things to do this summer. So some of our summer fun involves cooking (like smores, brownies, and cakes). We have also played with water balloons, and rode bikes.

Summer is exhausting!

On the Move

This little boy never stops. Nick and I have no idea what Ashe is up to sometimes. As you can see he is a boy on the move.

Getting Ready for 3rd Grade

We have been working throughout the summer getting ready for third grade. Nick has spent each day working on both math and reading. We set a side some time each day for learning. We of course don't forget to play also. We just got a kit of outdoor games like volley ball, horse shoes, back yard tennis, and badminton (more pictures on that to come). Nick has also pulled out some toys that he hasn't play with in a while.

Sleep Tight

Ashe is suppose to be going to bed. As you can see he is NOT sound asleep. Whoever came up with the saying... sleeping like a baby... obviously never had children.

Good Night Ashe, now close your eyes.

Bonding

Ashe is getting big, he is now 8 months old.
Nick thought it would be funny to put Ashe in his hat. Ashe is such a trooper. When we first brought Ashe home Nick was afraid to even be by him. Now they love spending time together. This summer has already been a great bonding experience for the boys.

Locked Up

Lock him up and throw away the key.
As an attempt to to have a minute without Ashe in my arms we have set up the playpen. This makes Ashe very unhappy he wants mommy to carry him everywhere. Most things I can do with Ashe in my arms, but there are times when I need to set him down. Now that he is crawling I can't even set him in the Boppy and walk away because he is causing trouble or crawling to find me. When he is in the playpen all he does is yell for my attention.
Calgon Take Me Away!!!

The Great Sweater Debate

The other night we went walking at the lake and it was a little chilly so I had Ashe wear his new sweater. Steven hates this sweater, but I think Ashe looks cute in his little sweater. We had a debate in the store about this sweater. So I didn't buy it, then I saw the sweater again. I still liked it and wanted Ashe to have this sweater. Steven was that voice telling... no don't get it. Well finally I found the sweater again on sale 70% off. I think it was God's way of telling me that it was meant to be. How can I deny a clear cut sign?
Well I figure there is only a short time in life when kids will wear what you put on them and not complain.
He looks happy to me.

Baking

This summer was suppose to the summer where I lost weight. I have brought in and set up the ski machine. I have even been using it. In the evenings we have been walking. I do however have a sweet tooth and as you can see we have been baking. We made daddy a surprise, we love you cake. There is always room for cake.

First Shoes

Today we waited for the UPS person to bring Ashe's new shoes. Of course we waited all day, but they finally arrived. So we went out as family for a bike ride and a walk. Nick rode his bike, while Steven and I pushed Ashe in the stroller. It was so funny Ashe kept swinging his little legs wondering what these things were on his feet.

When I found these cute shoes I just had to have them. His sneakers are Chuck Taylor chocolate brown Converse sneakers and the sandals were his Pediped Harvey in brown (which I have been looking everywhere for, until I ordered them).

Mommy's Little Helper

Well I am all caught up on the laundry, gotta love Summer. No thanks to Ashe who unfolds all the clothes after I'm finished folding them. As soon as he isn't in my site he is causing trouble. Like now... gotta go!

Summer has begun!!!

The summer sure has begun. Ashe was home a whole three days and is already crawling. He is now into everything. I of course knew it would be a busy summer but chasing him from 7am until he finally falls to sleep at 8pm is exhausting. Nick on the other hand is already asking when are we going back to school.

I don't really think that Abby is use the crazy days and noise she seems to be looking for the exit.

Crawling Soon

Ashe will soon be crawling as you can see. He can get himself from the sitting position to his hands and knees. When he gets up there he just rocks back and forth and doesn't get himself moving. I hope that being home with him this summer will give him more tummy time and help him with crawling.

Grandpa's Boy

My Grandpa's a Ford Guy!

Mother's Day

This Mother's Day I have two wonderful boys to celebrate. The best part of this day was all the hugs, kisses, and love. Today I was given a Java Blue, Vera Bradley tote bag and a matching wristlet for Mother's Day. If you look close you can see the monogramming. They spoiled me with a yummy dinner and I even got to sleep in this morning.
I have the best boys.