Just Swimmin'!

We haven't been using the hot tub much this summer, just because it is so hot outside. So daddy decided to clean out the hot tub, fill it up with fresh water and lower the temperature so that it could now be Easton's swimming pool. So this morning while Waylon napped, Easton went swimming in his swimming pool. He had so much fun splashing around and trying to jump into the water. This however isn't a POOL (daddy), hopefully one day we will have a home with a pool!

Tagged!!

OK... so my sweet friend Angie tagged me so here you are!

The rules are that I first must post the rules:

The Rules:

1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.

2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.

3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules. (**if you’re a non-blogger, you can email them!)

4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.

5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

8 Random Facts/Habits about me:

1. I am a little bit of a control freak...I like things done a certain way (my way).

2. I am a terrible backseat driver (see #1, to understand why)...it drives Ian crazy!

3. I have only one kidney, not by choice. I was born that way.

4. I want 4 children so that every chair at our dinning room table is filled.

5. I pop my knuckles when I am bored or thinking.

6. I LOVE to sing, but have a HORRIBLE voice!

7. I was a cheerleader in college.

8. I love my job as a mom and wife! I would not want to do anything else day in and day out, it brings me such JOY!

So, here are the people that are now IT...Candi, Alex, Stacey, Dawn, Karen, Vanessa, and Jen. There you have it, sorry I couldn't do 8 people...just don't have 8 blogger friends (sad I know).

Waylon...11 months!

Waylon is 11 months today! He is such a funny, feisty, sweet little boy! I can't believe that in another month he will be 1 year old, how time flies! I have been reading him a book each night before bed to establish a new bedtime routine, so that when I wean him hopefully he will continue to go right to sleep. He is such a good little boy, although lately he has been more fussy and irritable, but only because he is getting his bottom molars. He LOVES his big brother, Denali, blueberries, colby jack cheese squares and his green blanket square. I love spending my days with this little boy, he is such a blessing!

Summer Camp Pick~Up!

I must say Easton did GREAT at summer camp today! Like I said in the previous post I was a little apprehensive about leaving him, unsure how he'd react once he realized I was gone. But when Amy and I arrived to pick the boys up they were outside with their class playing, it was nice because we were standing outside the fence and they were having such a fun time that they didn't even notice us! But when I went into the playground and Easton saw me, he came running over full force to give me a hug! Their teacher, Mrs. Krasner said both Devin and Easton did GREAT and said they played mostly together. When I was driving home and talking to Easton about summer camp I asked him "So who did you play with today at summer camp?" He replied "Devin." So I asked him "Did you play with any other friends?" "No, just Devin." He said. It was so funny because when the boys were napping I called Amy to see what Devin had to say and she said her and Devin basically had the same conversation. These boys I tell you are going to be best buds for a long while! Because the boys did so well at camp today we decided after dinner we'd meet up at Ben & Jerry's and get them ice cream! They had made visors at camp today so before we left Easton made me call Devin and tell him to wear his visor to get ice cream. When Amy answered and I explained why I was calling she just laughed and said that Devin was already in the car wearing his visor (too cute)!

Summer Camp!

Easton has his first official day of Summer Camp at his school for the fall. The school decided to offer a summer camp program for 2 weeks so that the preschool kids could come to the school and meet their teachers and fellow classmates in a less structured environment than the "normal school day." Easton has been so excited to go to summer camp, that is all he has been talking about. Yesterday we had to go to Wal-Mart and get him a lunchbox...of course he had to pick out a Pirates of the Caribbean one (the UGLIEST one of all the lunchboxes)! Then last night we packed the lunchbox and left it in the fridge for safe keeping. Ian said when he was putting Easton to bed and they were talking about summer camp Easton asked "Can baby Waylon stay with me?" Ian said "No, Waylon will have to come home to take his nap." Where Easton then replied "But, I really want Baby Waylon to stay at summer camp with me." Ian's only response was "I know buddy, I know." But it was WONDERFUL that one of Easton's best friends, Devin, went to summer camp today too. It is so comforting to Amy (Devin's mom) and I to know these boys have each other! They will also be in the same preschool class!! This morning he was so excited to get ready for camp and wear his backpack! I wasn't sure how he was going to do with me leaving, but like always he surprised me and seemed fine when I left. I on the other hand, didn't do so well. Amy and I stood outside the door to hear how the boys were doing, and when I looked at Amy she had tears in her eyes which then made me lose it too. Seems like the mommies are bigger babies than the boys!

Devin and Easton excited to see each other & excited about camp!

Their preschool teacher, Mrs. Krasner!

This is how we left the boys...playing together at the sand table!

We're Back II

If you missed the first We're Back...check the previous post. So after spending a few days in Dallas catching up with old friends, Easton, Waylon and I headed to East TX to spend time with my mom at her lake house, while Ian traveled to Austin and Dallas for work! It is one of Easton's favorite places in the world to be! Nothing like swimming in the lake everyday, fishing, playing with frogs and worms, hanging with Nana and Papa, seeing Auntie and cousin Ava! Both of the boys had a wonderful time out there! We were so lucky that it worked out where this trip also coincided with my moms 50th birthday! She is still one beautiful woman! My sister and Ava, my cousin and her 2 kids (Tiffany, Austin & Hailey), my Aunt and Uncle, and my mom's friends and her husband (Dusty) all surprised her with a birthday dinner and balloons. We had such a fun time eating at a Japanese steak house. Easton and Austin were a little scared by the fire and flames at first but they loved the volcano! So here are the pictures from our week at Nana and Papa's!

Playing in the yard with our Water Rocket!

On the boat headed out to go swimming!

Fishing with Nana!