my big boy

Andrew turned 4 Thursday!

We celebrated with a family party. It was funny though because he asked me if his friends were coming over. :( It was hard to plan a party on or around his birthday this year because of Matt's schedule. Hopefully we'll be able to pull something off early August.

He did enjoy opening all his presents...

and eating his Diego cupcake!He had MDO that day so we took some cupcakes to share with his friends. I think he had a good birthday. He keeps asking me when his next birthday is. :) He takes after his mommy!!

I really can't believe it's been 4 years already. I keep thinking one more year and he'll be in Kindergarten! I always say I can't wait...my house will be so quiet, but I know when it gets here I'll be sad. He definitely keeps me on my toes with the silly things he says and does, the 500 questions he asks daily and the nonstop talking! He's a mess!

Today I found these on my camera...

I'm pretty sure Matt and I didn't take these!And then there are times he's quiet as a mouse!
Gotta love that boy!

4th

This was a very fun and busy weekend. I'm SERIOUSLY worn out!

Saturday morning started out our 4th at a parade in The Woodlands. The boys had fun, but it was SO hot!

They each got a flag, but weren't sure what they were supposed to do with them. I was surprised they didn't turn them into swords at some point!
Blake had the best seat!

The girls played with their flags while waiting.The boys played with Transformers.
After the parade we all napped and headed to a friend's for dinner. Between 5 couples there were 13 kids! They had fun tho.
Matt got some training in for his baby girl! :) Trinity was pretty content with him. Chowin' down!

Family pic!

When we got home, Kristi was at our house! I didn't get ANY pics. Kristi, you'll have to send me some! The boys were TOTAL show-offs for her!

At 9PM we headed to the fireworks! Andrew has been DYING to see fireworks, so we knew we had to go. They both really enjoyed it.

We also enjoyed our visit with Kristi and hope she'll come back in two weeks with Jill! Andrew cried when she left. :( It was nice to just chill and visit with her today.

And if you are wondering why Blake looks like...

that in every picture...I have no idea! He's been attached to his "bobbles" lately. He's worn them the past 2 days solid! Gotta love that boy!

MDO

The boys had MDO today. They are only going 6 times this summer...doesn't seem like much, but it's a much needed break for me!

I was hesitant to send Blake because he really needs his nap. They do nap up there, but I figured he wouldn't sleep. Well, was I wrong! He did great! His teacher said he had a great day and even napped! I'm so glad!

Andrew had a good day too. He hates resting tho, but he fell asleep! We've been so busy lately that I think all our running around and going to the pool caught up with him. He RARELY takes a nap! I can't wait for next Thursday! :)

Aren't their shirts ADORABLE! I had more people stop us about them. Cutesy Cloths always does an amazing job!

no nap for daddy

Matt had worked a night shift and instead of taking a nap in bed (because he didn't have to work that night), he thought he could catch a few zzzz's on the couch. WRONG!

No napping on the couch with these two wild boys around!!

19 weeks...and counting!

I'm almost 1/2 way there!! Wow! This pregnancy is flying by. I'm sure it will slow down when I get really big and uncomfortable. I can't even imagine. My back is already killing me. She is VERY low so I'm hoping she moves up soon to give me some relief! And yes, it's SO weird to say SHE!

baby #3...

little update

Guess I'll give a little update while I wait for Jon and Kate to come on...

This past weekend Andrew and I had a little bug. It didn't last too long and thankfully Blake and Matt didn't get it! I HATE the throw up bug!!!

I'm 18 1/2 weeks and doing well. No more sickness!! Really that stopped at 15 weeks. My belly has definitely grown a lot faster with this one. I haven't been great at taking belly pics. Guess this child is already getting the shaft!

The boys start a summer MDO this Thursday and I can't WAIT!! I will have 5 hours ALONE! Of course I'll probably be cleaning the house this week...but it will be uninterrupted! I hope Blake does okay. I wasn't going to sign him up, but it's only 6 weeks and once a week. I keep telling myself it will be okay if he doesn't nap one day a week. We'll see!

Well, this is a boring post with no pics! sorry!

VBS

This week is VBS. The boys and I had to take our yearly VBS pic! Andrew didn't get a shirt this year because they were out of xs. Thankfully he was content with wearing his old shirt.

I LOVE trying to get a decent pic with these boys...well, really Andrew! (not!) This was a better pic of the boys...not too sure what I'm doing tho. This year I'm not teaching. I'm working in the crawler/walker class. We only have 5 kids and 3 adults...but it's kicking my butt! I'm seriously exhausted when I get home and I'm hardly doing anything!! Pretty weak, I know! The boys are REALLY enjoying VBS tho and that makes me happy!!

i heart destin!!

Well, I've been slacking on here because we've been on vacation. Last week we went to Destin with Matt's family. It was GORGEOUS! It's been so long since I've been to Destin. I really don't remember the water being this clear! All I can do is talk about going back...but unfortunately that won't be until the baby is old enough to enjoy it.

I worried how the boys would do. We went to Gulf Shores when Andrew was 1 and it was a lot of work...and he didn't really love the beach. Well, this time, the boys had a blast. They were at a great age. The enjoyed digging in the sand and playing in the water. Blake also enjoyed snacking on the beach! We'd go to the beach every morning, come back for nap and then head back out after nap. I even got to go back to the beach some when the boys were napping. THAT was so relaxing!! I seriously could have spent all day every day out there!
We had fun with Matt's family. Cousin Jack helped entertain my boys!! :) We also got to see Keri and Keith while we were there. This was the only pic I got because I left my camera in the car. It was great seeing them tho. Wish we lived closer!
I'm definitely have beach withdrawal! It was definitely a great trip and was good to see family!!

I have a ton more beach pics, but since I put them on Facebook first I figured I'd spare y'all on here!!