Bored Boys and a Box

By the way... it was favorite color day at VBS... orange...

Just Being Us Pic Update

This happens a few times a week while Jon is wrapping up nighttime routine.
This picture was taken at 7PM people...

Crazy jumps off the diving board are a daily occurence now. Love summer!

Rainy day fun at Little Sport

Little guy now can climb up one step

Playing nicely together

Trying to introduce real food, but Kev doesn't have teeth yet

Just being handsome playing with his water table

Time outs have started for Will. Love that he said cheese while in time out.

 First time in a cart together

Jake saying PWEEZ for a slurpee. He has asked for months to try one. So, we were on a Jake and Mommy date and I promised... two seconds later he says," I don't like this Mommy."

My Boys

Sean's Three

My nephew Sean turned three this week. I just can't believe it. I feel like it was yesterday when Jon and I drove down to VA to be with Nikki and Eko as they welcomed him into the world! They moved here last June and now I get to see him every week! I love my little Seany. Happy birthday little man! My dad took tons of great pics... so sorry in advance...

Could it be... an actual family photo??

Ugh, this boy. I could kiss those cheeks all day

Soo handsome

The motorcycles were a big hit with the boys

 And the car rides... shocker.

Ode to the Mocha Swirl

It appears in a previous post... I neglected to mention another dear member of the Scibilia gang whom we love so much. Here's to you Mocha! You are never forgotten...

Ode to you Mocha,

Here's to your swirly goodness... chocolatey yumminess... perfect blend of ice and caffine... and of course... your man purse... can't forget that!

Just a quick word to say you are appreciated too!

Love, The Sharp's

Family and Friends Kind of Friday

     Tonight we had double the fun. We started our night off with a little lake party to celebrate with the Rubright family. I have been connected to the Rubrights for over seven years now. Their oldest daughter, Anna was in my first class when I started teaching third grade. The summer after she was in my class I began tutoring her in the summertime. I tutored her on and off until Will was born. I also volunteered with a couple of organizations they are involved with as well. Their second daughter Natasha, is now my mommy's helper and she comes twice a week for two hours to play with the boys. She is a lifesaver!!! Natasha graduated from the eighth grade this year and they held a bbq at the lake. Jake has never swam in a lake before and I just knew he would love it. Will had fun too. The lake has a beach and swing set as well, so the boys could have stayed there all night. Thanks Rubrights!

         We also had a suprise visitor today. Abby was taking a course this week in DC and decided to take the train up for the weekend!  When I told Jake someone came to visit him... he yelled,"YES... ABBY! ABBY'S WEDDING DAY!" He is super excited for her wedding in November when he gets to be a ring bearer. We actually have a wedding this weekend... so after spending time at the lake, we made sure we had our Abby time tonight. The boys got to stay up late and loved their Abs time. Miss you Abs!!!

Just Plain ol' Fun

Three years or so... I was outside gardening and a neighbor walked by with her son in a stroller. We chatted for a little and quickly realized that our boys were close in age. I said,"we should get together" all casual, cool and calm... while inside I was thinking, "YES... let's have a play date... like TODAY!" Anyway, I didn't get her number, but I remembered her name was Heather and she lived at 305. My house was 205 so that was easy to remember. After hoping she would walk by again for a few weeks... I just decided to walk up to her door. She answered, we chatted and set up a play date for the following day... the rest is history. Heather has become much more than a neighbor to me and I'm thankful to have her in my life. Her children Alex and Cara are definitely Jake's best buddies. Today, we took the kids to a park called Smith House in PA. I've been there a few times, but this was their first. All the kids had a blast and it was a wonderful day!

Perfect Day

There is no way to explain the relationship we have with Will's birthmother. I believe that everything I 've been given comes from God. However, sometimes certain experiences or relationships make it more obvious to me. Jon and I never questioned whether we would adopt... it was more when. Although when it came to the topic of the relationship with birthparents, we were ignorant and unsure. God showed us what our hearts were capable of and we never looked back. Open adoption became a part of our lives and it changed us forever. I'm not saying it is for everyone or that it is the right path for every adoption, but it was our path. We wouldn't have it any other way. She brought us our son. How do you put that to words? How do you explain how that feels? You can't... I can't... I love her. I care for her. I think of her often. I love Will. I know he was meant to be in our family. I know he belongs to God, as all our boys do and we are lucky to be their parents. I just feel lucky. I feel comfortable and secure.

Last weekend we got together with her and it was wonderful. She has an amazing ability to make everything natural and comfortable. She is easy going and fun to be with. We enjoyed our time together and I look forward to out next get together! Thanks you God for this experience and for everything you have allowed us to experience.

Splash City Baby

I've been feeling spontaneous lately and would really like to, "go away" for the weekend. However, with the little guys being so needy..two cribs...two high chairs etc.... and the dynamic of the three all together sometimes.... not that tempting to go too far or do anything too crazy. But.. I still feel the itch. So, I talked Jon into taking a mini road trip today to Dorbrook park. It is about an hour and a half away and FREE. He liked the FREE part, not so much the driving. The boys were game of course and I had our bags and lunches packed. So, off we went. The park was more impressive than I expected. It was clean and fun. The splash park was amazing. I wish it was a little warmer because Jake would have lasted longer in the water, but they had fun! Will could have played all day. Kevin was grumps so that added a little to the day. He is usually so chill so it throws me off kilter when he is grumps. I think his first tooth is finally coming in! Time will tell. All in all, it was a nice day "away."