VBS VBS VBS

It's all-consuming right now. I thought and thought to come up with something interesting, but I keep thinking of things I need to do in the morning. This week is going to be crazy, busy, and FUN! I just love watching how excited the kids are all week! And, I want to thank all the amazing people who volunteer their time for the hundreds of kids. It would never work without you!! And, I want to thank my sweet husband, who while I was at church for 12 hours today, got the kids ready for church, went grocery shopping, did the dishes, did the laundry, entertained the kids, and NEVER complained once!! Thanks Greg!

In other news, we had a wonderful weekend in Richmond visiting my family. I will post some pictures soon (hint/reminder Megan). It was so fun to hold babies and visit with everyone.

And, I need to give a shout out to my friend who went out of her way this morning to tell me that she's reading my blog now. HELLO!!!

So, that's it for now.

Road Trip

First, I don't know why my post from yesterday didn't show up. And, I don't know why my pictures kept skewing. Ugh.

This morning, we are headed out on a road trip to see some family. I'm excited to see my Moore family!

I told the boys about it and these were their responses (in no particular order):

1. I'm so excited to see Ruby, because she's a pretty little girl (cameron)
2. I can't wait to hold Katin, but I am NOT changing his diaper (caleb)
3. Is Daniel's baby bigger, and are Ruby and Katin baby friends? (cameron)
4. I can not wait to go swimming in Aunt Danna's pool!! (caleb) Me too! (cameron)

And, this morning, unrelated, Cameron asks me:
"Mom, do I still look three?"
Me: yes
Cameron: Hmm, then I don't ever be six. Why I never be six.
Me: You have to be four first.
Cameron: Well, then, Mom, do I look four?

Catch you later from the road...

All because two people fell in love...

Brain Fried

I really got nothing tonight. There is way too much floating around, vying for space, in my little bitty head. So, I'm going to leave you with two images...

1. Imagine an adorable three year old little boy in a t-shirt and shorts all ready to walk out the door to physical therapy. Mom says, "let's go." Child says, "just a minute." Child walks out in cowboy vest, cowboy boots, cowboy hat, and magician's cape over before mentioned shirt and shorts, and proudly states, "I'm ready." Yep. He went to PT just like that. Super Cowboy Cameron.

2. Six year old child, after being told to go make his bed and brush his teeth (something he does every morning) states "this is the worst day of my whole entire life." Who knew dental hygiene was so bad. Fast forward 10 hours, after jumping at the jumping gym, pizza with friends, movie on the couch with popcorn, doing a puzzle, studying Spanish, playing a game, exercising with mom and dad, and a homemade hamburger for dinner, before mentioned child states, "mom you are my bestest mom in the whole entire world God made and today was outstanding." What a statement roller coaster he rode today.

Good night.

Change of Plans

I wrote a post earlier today with every intention of publishing it tonight, and being done. My heart changed from 15 hours ago, though, and while I still love what I wanted to say, and will post it sometime, I feel the need to say something else...

Tell your family you love them. Hug your kids. Hold them in your lap (if they are little enough). Kiss your spouse. Call your grandparents and parents. You never get this back. You only get one chance around. Make it good, and don't leave it left unsaid.

I have family I need to catch up with and friends I keep putting off the phone call because I know it will be long and "i don't have time." Make time. It will be worth it.

Love you all.

~A

Good Ole Fashion Fun

I love a good slip and slide. When we were kids, we wore these things out (literally), and had a blast. My boys love to get it out, but haven't completely grasped the concept of running and sliding; who cares - they're having fun and, personally, I'm ecstatic that my grass is getting watered in the process! A few weeks ago, we invited some friends over for homemade ice cream and slip and slide heat beatin' fun. So, imagine my surprise when I found out these kids had NEVER been on a slip and slide. What's wrong with that??!! So, we made introductions...Drew and Grace meet the slip and slide, slip and slide meet Drew and Grace. They all had so much fun. It was so hot, I was almost tempted to join them. Luckily for the other adults the key word in that sentence was "almost."

Caleb and Cameron pre-sliding

Cameron trying out the action

Caleb getting his slide-groove goin'

Drew caught on quickly

Grace was 'all smiles'

And, the last picture would not cooperate for the life of me. My Dad heard there was homemade ice cream, and came on over. He decided to give Cameron some help on sliding techniques...

Oh where, oh where have we been?

Okay, so I realize I am way over due to post, but it got me thinking, how many (of my two readers) have really been checking?!

So, I am going to attempt a post a day for a week. Albeit, some may be very short, I'm gonna try.

Recap of the summer thus far:

Pool, river, movies, repeat.

Really, though, we have been very busy. In June, we:

* spent a lot of time at the pool or river

* helped my mom have a garage sale

* attended karate camp (well, one of us did)

* packed my mother's entire house for her move after she broke her arm

* helped my mom (in four trips to fredericksburg and brady) move

* the boys spent a week at Greg's parents having a blast and attending their VBS (allowing me time to help my mom and sneak a a few dates with my sweet hubby)

* twice a week visits to the physical therapists - the boys are surprisingly amazingly well behaved while we are there

* started taking Spanish (the boys)

* Father's Day and several birthday parties

*pool, river and more pool and river

*oh, and trying to stay cool during our 105-110 degree days (can anyone hear the ca-ching sound of my electric bill rising?)

For the Fourth of July, we drove to Midland to check out Jared and Kendall's new pad and spend the weekend. We went to Balmorhea, looked at potential houses, ate a lot, watched the fireworks, and got to see rain for the first time in ages.

We are currently gearing up for our church's VBS - I am doing registration again (last year our attendance was over 800). We are eagerly looking forward to a weekend trip to visit with family!! And, I am trying to hang on to some of the summer - it seems to be flying by.

I have some great pics of the happenings around here, and I will post them throughout the week. Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer - hope you are staying cool!

Oh, and I'll leave you with some pics of the boys "walking on water"...