4th of July...

We were in the Ozarks over the 4th. We had a great time with my family and our friends from Nebraska. Thursday night when everyone got down there we all went swimming...at least the kids did. We all had a lot of fun!

On the 4th we went to my parents Lake house and soaked up the sun most of the day. Austin went for his first waverunner ride. He seemed to really enjoy it. That night Dad took some of us on the boat to watch the fireworks at the Horny Toad. They were kind of a 'dud'...so we're thinking next year we'll invite everyone over to the condo for fireworks. We heard they lasted for 45 minutes and were amazing!! Austin also went tubing...just kidding...but my 2 1/2 year old nephew Justin did knee board by HIMSELF!! Holy cow! I hope that Austin is this brave next summer!!

I just had to post this picture of Bennett...there is something about the 'Adams' in us that makes us crave Pepsi!! I'm sure Bennett can't wait to have one! I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he is dreaming of in this picture...

My sister bought all the kids Patriotic T-shirts...

This picture is missing Bennett...we're thinking that with 4 boys next summer running around...we are really going to be in for it!

My sisters and me...

My family of 3...

My little Patriotic boy! He's still into making faces. They are pretty funny!

On Saturday Blake and Brooke came by and we went boating. We had fun even though the water in the Ha Ha Tonka cove was way too cold for me to get in. Brooke is prego and due in September with a boy...she looks too cute, huh! Austin was a real trooper that afternoon. It was so hot and the water was too cold. He was so worried that he would miss something that he didn't take a nap. He remained in good spirits though. He was asleep as soon as the boat started moving and didn't wake up when we put him in the wagon and hauled him to land.

It was a wonderful 4th!

Swim Lessons

Austin took swim lessons this summer and absolutely LOVED it! The pool was so perfect for him. He learned how to float on his back and kick his feet. He can also float on his tummy, put his face in and lunge off the side and go under. He's a fishy!!

New Baby!

I have a new nephew!!

Calem Ty arrived today! I'm in the Ozarks so haven't got to see him yet.

I heard he's really cute!

Wedding Day

My friend Rachel got married over the weekend. It was an outdoor wedding and I'm convinced that it didn't rain during the ceremony because they used our arbor! It has brought luck to several outdoor weddings so far! A huge thank you to my parents and sisters for watching the little guy for us all weekend! Austin got to come to the 2nd reception for a little bit.

Summertime

The fresh air seems to be getting to Austin! He has such a hard time staying awake long enough to eat!

Dalton's Birthday Party

Dalton had his friends over to play for his birthday. It's always fun to get the kids together!! There were 2 groups of Mom's and 2 groups of kids. One group of Mom's was pregnant (4 of them). Then there was the group of the non-pregant Mom's. The there was the group of kids (see above) that were very content in 1 spot. Then the other group was running around and hard to catch!

I'm content.

Hmmm....

My Father has been working on a 'Street Rod go cart' for the grandkids. Hmmm....picture this...my Mother stands at one end of the road and my Dad stands at the other while Ross (almost 8) races up and down the road wearing only safety goggles. Then Justin (2 1/2) wants to ride so they put him on Ross' lap...

I'm SO thankful Austin wasn't old enough to want a ride.

They did have a really good time though!

I'll post another picture when he gets the body put on. It will be pretty neat!

Austin did get to sit in our friends race car. He really liked it! I'm crossing my fingers that racing is NOT in his future!!

Happy Father's Day

Austin has the best daddy ever and I do too!! I also have an amazing father-in-law that has taken me in as his own. I'm so very blessed!

Austin's 1st trip to the Lake!

Brian, Austin and I decided to go to the Ozarks for an extended weekend over Father's Day. Within an hour of our arrival Austin spotted the pool and wanted to get wet. It rained on Friday so we spent the morning in the condo and then headed to Osage to the Outlet Mall. It's amazing how you can be 300 miles from home and still run into people you know. We saw Aunt Jane at the mall. It's such a small world! It cleared up for Saturday and Sunday so we took the boat out. Austin fell asleep almost immediately. He took a great nap on the boat. On Sunday we celebrated Father's Day in Pittsfield. It was a great trip to the Lake! Austin really enjoyed the pool and boat ride!

Austin in the bath

This is a kid with such a bad ear infection there's puss in his poor little ears! How was I supposed to know? This boy is tough as nails!! He loves putting his face in the water. Isn't he getting so good at shaking his head 'Yes'! That's my boy! ;)