Just Being Us...

Lately we have been doing a whole lot of nothing' and I have to say... it feels great. I love down time and just being home with my boys, so I have been trying to take advantage of it in this heat. I have eight weeks to go before the newest arrival. My c-section is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th at 7am! I am definitely feeling 31 weeks pregnant... I can't eat dinner at night and I am having trouble sleeping already. This little boy can't come soon enough. We have decided that his name will be... (drum roll)... Kevin Earl Sharp. Earl comes from Jon's grandfather whom he cares for deeply.

We have also been getting the boy's rooms ready. Will's room was repainted and we got him new furniture and Kevin will be moved into the guest room with all the nursery gear. We also had to get a new car seat for Will. Lots to do... but it is exciting. Can't believe I am washing newborn clothes again.... didn't I just put those away? God is so good. It is always amazing to me how He provides. It is hard to believe that a short nine months ago we had stopped fertility treatments and I was accepting the fact that we may not be able to have more children or that God had a different plan for us. A different plan indeed! A three and half year old and two babies nine months apart. I don't believe in the saying "God gives you what you can handle..." I think He gives us what we can handle with Him. So, I know he will be with me during these next few insane months and I am thankful!

Here are some quick picture updates.

Beach weekend with Eko, Nikki, Sean and Mommel

Jake saying or words I want to remember:

- Everything that is a machine is "chine"... walking chine... car chine... toaster chine...
- Without is withabout still... love it. "Don't go withabout me!

- Bathing suit is bathing soup

- His bed is still the "big boy bed"

- If he wants to do something again it is "ever again!" I want to do that ever again!

- The stuttering of words is just ridiculous at this age. His thoughts are so full that he can't get his words out quick enough.

- Everyone being his best friend. He makes a "best friend" everywhere we go... literally...

- Yogurt is sweet yogurt for some reason

- Cinnamon waffles are squishy waffles?

-Ice cream flavors are colors... brown, white, pink...

- He told me recently that he is Mommy's biggest boy, Will is the medium boy and Kevin (our new baby) will be the littlest boy. How lucky am I? Three boys... wow

It makes me sad that this list is getting shorter and shorter... He is saying more things and speaking more clearly every day. He is getting too old.

Here are some video updates

Working Out

http://youtu.be/NtSfzpFmqXk

Jake is trying out Karate and so far he loves it

http://youtu.be/lFHuYSA62Zw

and
http://youtu.be/0nwMij85wO8

Long stories

Lately, Jake has had soo many thoughts that his words can't seem to keep up. Some days it is a little draining, but I never want to forget just how cute it is! Here is one such story. P.S. everything to Jake is colors, so when he says "black guys," he means the black trains on Thomas.

And it begins...

Day at the Game

We are spoiled. Jon's company has amazing Phillies tickets that we are lucky enough to use from time to time. The tickets also come with occasional perks. Yesterday, we attended a,"Day at the game," event. It was perfect for Jake and Jon. They were able to run the bases, go inside the clubhouse and even sit in the dug out. It was really neat to see everything from the players perspective. I didn't realize how beautifully manicured the field is. While the boys were inside the clubhouse Will and I waited outside. I found a spot by the end of the dug out near the entrance where the A/C was spilling out and I thrilled! I started talking to the guard that was standing next to me and he told me this was the spot Charlie sits in during the game. I see why! Jake also had a balloon sword made for him (which he proceeded using with another little boy... his new best friend...) and got his face face painted with a capital P! All the food in the stadium was free too! We ate like kings and had a great time. It was a wee bit hot, but this preggo made it through! Both boys passed out on the way home. What a fun and memorable day.

I know every parent thinks their own child is hysterical, but Jake cracks me up. I think he is soo funny. I was videotaping Jake running the bases when all of a sudden he takes off and slides on the field. I hear the man next to him yell." Safe!" Jake loved it. He kept sliding the whole time. By the time we left the field, he was covered from head to toe in sand. I know he watches baseball with Jon all the time, but I had never heard or seen him talk about sliding before. He was in heaven.

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!