You gotta love the eyes and big smile!
Yes...tomorrow is the day where we are really going to start potty training Mr. Isaiah. Ava was 2 1/2 when she learned...but she learned in the summer when we were home. Now that summer vacation has officially started, it's time for Isaiah to battle this. He's not as interested as Ava was...so we'll see how it goes. I'm sure we'll have lots of accidents but that's just part of the learning experience. Isaiah picked out some Toy Story underwear and was wearing a pair on his head before bed. Ava of course captured a picture of me tickling him...what a character.
It's not morning...it's actually about 1:30 on Friday afternoon. What can I say...my kids LOVE being in their pajamas. Ava will be in afternoon preschool next year and will not be able to take naps. We've been trying to have her nap every other day. I think if we'd let her, she'd continue to take her typical hour and a half nap, but we're trying to gradually wean her off so the fall isn't so hard on her...plus she loves having Mommy and Daddy to herself when Isaiah naps. Daddy was mowing out back and we were drawing pictures with chalk. Here is a rainbow that we made together.
Ava drew this sun...
...helped me make this flag...
...and made a pretty flower.
Friday night we met the Dietrich's (family friends) out for dinner at Hickory Park. This is adorable Carter...he turned one in February. He is an absolute cutie. Wes made him this hat from a placemat. He was all smiles. He looks so much like his big brother Coye.
Coye (5) and Ava...Isaiah wasn't interested in pictures. He was too busy devouring his cheeseballs. For those of you who know Hickory Park...you can't come here without ordering cheeseballs.
No...Jackson really isn't this big. On Saturday morning, Jackson was laying in Andy's lap on the couch. They looked so cozy and cute I just had to take a picture. This picture makes him look SO big!
We love you Toots!
So here we are...the camping experience. Andy suggested getting the tent out to play in...we've done that before...but that turned into us "attempting" a camp out.
Isaiah...in pajamas of course...helping Dad set the tent up.
Playing with the camping gear.
Ava was using chalk to decorate around the camp site.
Grillin' out! Yummy! Burgers, grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, watermelon, and garlic bread. The kids always say, "You're a good griller Dad."
Ava, fresh out of the bath, in new pajamas, and bouncing on the ball.
Daddy starting the campfire.
Isaiah watching with interest.
He saw what Ava was doing and had to join in. He loves his big sister.
A little game of catch.
Nice fire...those Boy Scout days really paid off!
Making s'mores with Daddy
Who doesn't love a roasted marshmallow!
Ava getting ready to enjoy the s'more she made.
Isaiah couldn't wait for the pictures...he started eating right away.
We had our neighbors, the Grimards, come over to make s'mores with us.
Cara and Elliott...Elliott is in preschool with Ava and Cara will be in preschool with Isaiah next year. It's nice to have kids so close in age living right behind us!
Ava took this pictures of us...can you tell it's summer...no make-up, old clothes, and messed up hair!
At about 8:00 we started watching Toy Story 3 in the tent.
Jackson on guard.
When the movie was over it was a little before ten and the kid's hadn't fallen asleep yet. Isaiah decided he wanted to sleep in his own bed. About 2 minutes after we went in, Ava decided to come in too. It was a late night, but we had tons of fun. It rained anyway, so we're lucky we came in when we did. Hopefully in the future we can do this for real when the kids get a little older. For now, the backyard experience is good enough!
My Three Happy's:
1) Making s'mores...for some reason I love burnt marshmallows.
2) My loving husband...I slept in until 10:00 today...I never do that...but let me tell you...IT WAS NICE!
3) Every day is an adventure at our house...I can't wait to see what the summer brings! Here's to summer vacation!
