Summer Fun Picture Update

We have been packing in the fun around here. I feel the pressure to have as much fun as possible with the kids now considering in three months we have a nubbie arriving... I have been trying to utilize as many free opportunities as possible and it has been fun exploring different activities. Other than the park and pool. we attend at least one story hour a week. We try to attend some library activities too, but they fill up fast! My MOPS group has been planning some summer acitivites and we made a few which was nice to catch up with people. I recently discovered a free bi- monthly craft activity at Lowes which was awesome. It was hard to tell who liked that one more, Jon or Jake... my boys and their tools? I will never understand... In between all of the summer business, I am busy nesting like crazy and sleep training at night. Will is finally sleeping through! He took a little longer than Jake and still wants to get up before six, so we are still working on it... but I feel much more rested! This week jake will attend a local little camp from 9-12 each day so that will be nice. Will and I can get some one on one and Jake can go have fun with friends. Love summer!

Special Mac N' Cheese at a playplace??? What could be better?
New Friends, New Experiences

My little muscle man is getting his first two teeth
Lowes Build and Grow Workshop. Jake recieved an apron and badge!

So sweet

He was very proud

Playing with Popple's hat....

Remembered his teeth hurt....

July Fourth

This year we decided to have a very chill July fourth weekend. Friday night we attended the VBS barbecue wrap up. Saturday we went to Stone Harbor for the day to spend time with Jon's family. Jake had a blast on the beach with his cousins. Then, Sunday we did errands and had dinner with Nikki, Eko and Sean. Finally on Sunday we spent the day in the pool. Popple, Nikki and Sean came over to BBQ and swim. It was a great way to spend the weekend.

Water babies

Snack time
Can't believe Ry is 18 months old...
Pretty Princess
Soo happy as usual

Post pool time with Sean. They watched CARS together as we made dinner and they didn't move a muscle.

VBS

Last week, Jake attended his first vacation bible school. I wasn't sure how he would do because he has never had any activity every day for five days straight. The first day he said he didn't want to go. However, the second we pulled up to church and he saw the big boys greeting everyone at the door... he started running to give them high fives. From that moment on... He was all about VBS. He absolutely loved singing worship songs at the beginning and end of each day. He would dance, jump and sing his little heart out. My little dancer. They also did crafts, games and had special snacks. His favorite snack was a plate of vegetables made into a face. Who would have thought? I wonder if he actually ate them though... I was relieved to see him adjust so easily and do such a good job. His teacher even told me that he was a great listener and the only one in class to memorize one of the daily verses. Go Jakers!

Crazy Hat Day
Favorite Color Day

The daily offering contest... He loved this because we would collect whatever coin day it was. Penny day, Nickel day etc. Then, they had a contest to see who raised the most money each day, boys or girls. Ended up being a tie.

Dancing away

Opening prayers. This picture is particularly precious to me.

BEACH DAY

We took the boys down to the beach for the night and it was Will's first time. We really needed a little get away and I was looking very much forward to it. This was the first year that we stayed at the beach longer than two hours....almost 5 hours... a record for my husband. My kind of beach day! I could sit on the beach morning, noon and night and I am trying to train my boys to be the same way! Jon is learning too... The weather was perfect and we all got a little color and some rest. Thanks Mommel for letting us stay and spending some nice relaxing time together!

Ice cream treat... a beach must!
Outdoor shower... another must!

Loving life!

Jake made some friends to dig with. That's my boy!

Much needed Mommel time

Miraculous... napping together...

Will's prime mode at the beach.... snooze... the kid slept almost 4 hours in that tent! Amazing

Yup, enough said

The competition begins young in the Sharp family

Notice the lack of pregnant pictures of Mommy.... let's just say, not cute!

Fathers Day

This year for father's day we tried to go all out! We love him so much and could never show him enough love and appreciation for the awesome daddy that he is... but we tried! To the best daddy two boys could ever ask for... we LOVE YOU!

Our daddy in JUST A FEW words....

KIND, LOVING, AFFECTIONATE, CARING, FUN, PLAYFUL, SILLY, FORGIVING, UNDERSTANDING, FUNNY, COMPASSIONATE, PRESENT, INVOLVED, EMPATHETIC, GIVING, KIND OF SMELLY SOMETIMES...BUT WE LOVE YOU!

Sean is Two!

It seems like yesterday that Jon and I were heading down to Virginia for Nikki's c-section. Now, Sean is two years old. I just can't believe it. He has grown into such an adorable, sweet boy. Love you Sean.

Storybook Land

Jon and I have been dying for a vacation. Now, that summer is here the pool and the beach will do, but we still felt we needed a day away. So, Jon took Tuesday off of work and we headed to Storybook Land to spend the day. We couldn't have had better weather and the kids had a blast! Jake loved everything and Will loved watching everything. As we sat there and ate our picnic lunch under the shade, I thought... How lucky am I?

Looking into Santa's House

Jon looks more scared than Jake, hehe

Can't he just stay this little forever...
Soo tired...

The only ride I went on... remembered I was pregnant...

Touching the chilly North Pole