Brothers

Sometimes I think my boys will never learn to get along and have fun together. I know they love each other but at their ages they think they HAVE to love each other. Yesterday after we were done swimming I took them out some crackers and grapes and they sat on the swing and just "hung out" together for a long time. There was no hitting or screaming or "I hate you's". I know that as they get older they will not only love each other because they HAVE to but because they WANT to.

Danny's new toy...ok ok....everyone's new toy!

Danny has been talking about getting a jet ski for a long time now and last week while the boys were in Arkansas with my mom and dad we decided we would go and check them out. Well...as you can see we now have one! We did not tell the boys that we were getting it so after I picked them up from my parents Friday afternoon in Tulsa I told the boys that we had to go to Bass Pro Shop and look for something for Daddy. When we pulled into the parking lot the boys were still telling me all about Mt. Magazine and didn't even notice Danny standing next to his truck and the Sea Doo. Matthew had just mentioned to me a few minutes before we got there how he would really like to have a jet ski and would I help him talk Dad into it. Needless to say, the boys were so excited and screamed and yelled and hugged their Daddy. We picked up a new tube for the boys to ride on and have spent the last 3 days at the lake. We are all exhausted but can't wait until we take the Sea Doo out again.

Spending some time with Mimi & Papa at Mt. Magazine

The boys spent a few days with my parents this past week in Arkansas. They traveled to Mt. Magazine State Park where they swam, hiked, cooked out and had a great time. Both of the boys were trying to tell me all at once about there time at Mt. Magazine in the car. I had a really relaxing few days and really appreciate my mom and dad for watching the boys and for taking them to Mt. Magazine. I guess mom was taking all of the pictures because I didn't get any from her of her! Thanks again!!

Birthday Party #1

Mason will be turning 5 on July 26 so we went ahead and gave him a party at my parents house in Arkansas while we were there last week. He had a great time swimming in the pool, opening his gifts and eating ice cream sundaes. Thanks to everyone who came and for all of his great gifts!

Happy 4th of July!!

There's nothing like swimming, having a cookout, watching fireworks and eating watermelon. That is exactly what Matthew said about the 4th yesterday. I think he is right, we all had a great time and are already looking forward to next year.

Rain Rain Go Away!

It has been raining for so many days I cannot remember when it started! These pictures are of the field that sits across the street from our house and the alley where all of the rain comes down. At one point today we had about 4 inches of water on the screened in porch and I started to panic because I thought it was going to come into the house. I am so tired of the rain and it is really putting a damper on our baseball tournaments! That's Cole w/the boys in the seond picture - he's our next door neighbor.

The Backyard

My mom came a few weeks ago and helped me get my backyard looking pretty. We planted some new bushes and flowers and they have just been growing and growing. I think my morning glories are starting to taker over the mint plant though. Thanks Mom for coming and helping!