Summer fun!

My wonderful neighbor invitied us to her brand new lake house last week. Between us we have a 6,4,2 and 1 year old. All BOYS! Needless to say it was so, so hot but they had a natural spring that was clear and refreshing. Then we swam in the lake. The lake is about 1 hour from St. Louis so it was not too far of a drive. The boys all had a great time!

Engineering

My child is a genious. I know. Every mother says that. These are just a couple of Alister's Lego creations. Keep in mind he will only be turning 4 soon! And notice that they are all some sort of tractor/dump truck. He LOVES trucks and tractors of the construction variety.

Dora, Dora, Dora the Explorer

Wow, look at that ceiling!

Today was a new first for Alister. He got to see Dora Live! at the Fabulous St. Louis Fox Theatre with mommy and Mimi. The Fox Theatre is a grand theatre built in the 1920's, fashioned after Hindu Mosques of old India. It is quite awe inspiring! My pictures did not come out too well, it is much more beautiful in person.

The joy of food

Well, Eli is finally eating food!! What? you ask, He just started eating food? Isn't he 15 months old? We have a very picky eater. I guess I will have to take the blame for this one. Jeff gets the blame for everything else, HaHaHa. Yes, in the last week he has started eating a lot of foods and loving it. Bon appetit!

Come on little fishies come and swim with me, swim to the bottom of the deep blue sea....

Well, Alister has survived his first 2 days of swim lessons. It was no easy feat with air temps around 69 degrees and water cold enough to make your feet go numb. I thought it was going on the middle of June, where's the 90 degree temps???? This is his first time taking swimming lessons, so he has been a little cautious in trusting his swim instructor. He loves the water but can you blame him? I wouldn't want someone dipping my belly in the cold water! Unfortunately I don't think it is supposed to warm up much this week or next but kids are a little more resiliant.

For those of you that were wondering, regarding the chess pictures, yes, my children are chess champions at the tender ages of 3 and 1.

Hmmm, I think my next move will be.......

Welcome Summer!

Since the first official week of summer is coming to an end, I thought I would get you caught up on happenings around our crazy home!




Cousins in KC at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.

The Renaissance Fair in Wentzville

Hanging with the frogs at the zoo

Cruisin'

Sandbox fun!

OK, I swore over and over to my sister that I did not have time to blog, but what a great way to keep in touch with out of town family and friends! So, here I am. I know it will take me some time to get the swing of things so bear with me. I am sure I will make a lot of changes. I am a busy mom of 2 of the most beautiful boys in the world. I am a wife. I am an ICU nurse (part time) and soon to be grad student in the fall. We love to play outside, the sand box (hand-made by daddy) is a favorite. Thank goodness summer has arrived!