Just Plain Fun

With Nikki and the boys here, we have been trying to pack in as much fun as possible. I love the boys ages because it doesn't take much to have fun. We have been swimming a lot and we also visited the farm, the beach, a park as well as a bounce place today for some indoor fun. Here are a few pics from the cousin festivities. Lovin' life having my sister here. 

Cousin camp out

Jon is camping out in the backyard tonight with Jake, Sean and Will. Brave Daddy! They were soo excited to sleep outside and they loved their email s'mores dessert. Last time, my boys did this they made it the whole night. Although tonight, Jake has already come back in and is asleep in bed.... He said he was afraid of "wild" cats hopping the fence and attacking them.... Let's hope Sean and Will make it until morning. I feel very lucky my boys have such a fun Daddy who loves them so much!

And they are back!

My sister and nephews are back for a visit! Unfortunately, my brother in law couldn't make it. So, we definitely miss him! Seven months is WAY too long for my sister and I not to see each other. We talk every day and it is so hard being this far from her. I can't believe how big Derin is and how much Sean has matured and grown. I truly feel like they are my own children and miss them so much. So, having them here now is just a slice of heaven. Yes, it is overwhelming having five boys in one house. But, we are making the best of it and having as much fun as possible. Here's a little taste of our first few days together. 

Random fun picture update

POTTY TRAINING BOY STYLE...

LACEY FUN... AND MORE POTTY TRAINED

RAINY DAY FUN WITH NEIGHBORS

TENNIS CAMP WITH CUZZIES... SO CUTE. THEY LOVED IT!

More neighbor fun... This was sand "experiments."

Summa Time

Summer is here. We are in full summer mode. For us, that means...

- everyone (including Lacey) thinks they should be up 6:00, everyday... No matter how late we stay up! (Why??? Why???)

- lazy mornings in jams (love)

- swimming in the pool at least once day

- easy going play dates with neighbors

- swim team practices, keeping toddlers busy

- VBS

- sprinkler fun, often naked sprinkler fun

- taking all the toys out of the garage,... Often...

- catching up with some friends

- BBQ's

- Popsicles

- snacks (all day if they were allowed)

- creative, sometimes crazy, play with brothers

- dance parties galore

- gym with mommy

- extra long quiet times 

- day trips

Looking forward to more days with my boys. Amidst the sibling rivalry and constant snack requests... This mama is really enjoying her boy time!

Cuter by the day...

Last day of K

Just can't believe it. Today was Jakes last day of kindergarten. To say it flew is an understatement. I can't believe I will have a first grader next year! I also can't believe he will be a student at the school I taught in. The one I left to go on maternity leave to have... HIM. CRAZY! Time flies. 

He is a little sad to be saying goodbye to his current school. He has been telling me how much he is going to miss his teacher and friends a lot this week. He also told me not to donate his uniforms in case he comes back. This pulled on my heart strings a bit, as I'm fighting back nerves myself. However, I keep reminding him that most of the kids in his class are not returning either. 

Today, he woke up excited for the last day of school and for summer. He is an easy going kid and super friendly so I know he will love his new school. His new elementary school has a, "move up day." So, next week before summer he will get to meet his new teacher and new friends. I know this will make the transition even easier. So proud of my boy and what an awesome reader and student he has become this year!! Thanks to awesome teachers and a wonderful school, we had a great year. 

First day of school and the last (dress in whatever you want day). William of course had to be involved in the photo shoot and Kevin was stil sleeping.