And It’s Begun…

I love the summer months. How could you not? I mean, I don’t tolerate insane amounts of heat as well as I used to, but I still love it. And I love that my kids don’t have school or other places to be. At least not while they’re this young. And we just get to hang out. We get to read, play, and just have a good time. There seems to be more time for all that is good about life in the summer. I don’t know if that’s true, but it definitely seems that way.

I got the kids a slip ‘n’ slide this year. Let me just say that they make them nothing like they did when I was kid. Cheapskates. Anyway, they’re way shorter and way more cheaply built. But on the plus side, they actually have water that shoots out the entire length and end to keep it wet. When I was a kid you aimed a sprinkler at it and hoped it didn’t get dry . . .

Haylee does things her own way . . . always.

And we did Silverwood early this year. Kyle was working, but we were able to go with my sister, Wendy, and her family. Three adults, six kids . . . almost no problem at all.:D I mean, besides the time we lost Haylee. No worries, she just went and got in line at the helicopters and was already riding the ride when I finally saw those blonde pigtails and knew she was safe (not safe from my wrath, but physically safe, nonetheless). I’ve never given much of a “stranger danger” lecture to my country bumpkin children, but she got one that afternoon. And she cried. Which I felt bad about. But hey, she never ran off again. Success.

The helicopters are Tanner’s favorite ride. Well, they were until he found the frog hopper and the giant swing.

So grateful for Uncle David’s existence because this mom can no longer handle the Scrambler or the Tilt-A-Whirl.

Who doesn’t love Bumper Boats? Moms who get nailed by their 6 year old sons from the sidelines, that’s who.:)

We attempted to teach the children how to appropriately ride a rollercoaster. We even went over the screaming. Haylee completely grasped every concept in its entirety. She screamed non-stop . . . even on the flat stretches. Bwahaha! Sometimes I’m so proud of myself. And I’m proud of David for capturing this gem on my camera.

GREAT photo with my kids for once! Too bad Hunter was off riding a man ride with David.

Isn’t my sister pretty? Yeah, I know. Plus, not being a brace-face totally helps her cause.:) Cute cousins. Anna and Haylee (both equally crazy, just at different stages of the game).:)

Hunter and then Kyle trying to capture me and little miss Avery. Not bad.:) And isn’t she GORGEOUS!? Just saying.

My little chub-o-saurus finally loving bath time.

In fact, she’s so chubby that I had to start her on rice cereal yesterday (her 3 month Birthday). She actually slept for 5 hours with that and nursing combined. I can’t even tell you how thrilled I am about this. She’s been nursing every hour and a half during the day and every three at night. I am one tired mama.

Enjoying our summer so far! And much more fun to come!