Summer Pictures

These are just some pictures from the last couple of weeks. Nothing special, just enjoying the summer.

My little sardines

Enjoying the new sunglasses

Chillin' watching some Thomas with the new shades and a cereal bar
Yo, Mama, check me out!

Hanging with Daddy (Nathan's not really digging this sharing Daddy thing)

My boys

Got to get between Daddy and Eli

4th of July!

We spent the 4th of July in Tulsa with my Mom. We ate, swam, ate and swam some more. It was all very busy with 5 little ones around but we had fun. These pictures are in a really random order. I never got my camera out so thanks a lot to my sister for giving all these pictures to me!

The grandkids (minus Kayleigh and Michael) at Carl's Jr. with Mimi

Sweet Kyle at the cafe near the park

Park cafe

Me and Eli watching the fun

Sweet Mr. Paul (he put up with a lot!)

Jeff entertaining the troops

MEAT

The grill master David

Fearless Kristin

Fearless Kyle

Kyle again with Luke not far behind (as was the case all weekend)

Luke "helping" Paul

Nathan

Mimi and the kids breaking out the pool toys

Little Eli taking it all in

Me and Luke and Nathan (the best we could get)

Not sure about all this

So excited to get outside!

Doughnuts for breakfast of course:

Luke showing off his 4th of July cupcake face!

We had a great time! Thanks Mimi and Granddaddy for letting us invade your space.

Mr. Potato Head

Monday, Luke also had a checkup. His 3 year old stats:

Height: 38 3/4 inches (70%)

Weight: 31.8 pounds (50%)

I don't have a head circumference measurement for him. Let's just say it's large.

Luke is always on the move but I did mange to get this one of him sporting the Mr. Potato Head Santa beard.

The Birthday!

Saturday was Nathan's 2nd birthday! I'll let the pictures tell about his day. Monday, we went for his 2 year old check up and here are his stats:

Height: 33 1/2 inches (35%)

Weight: 27.0 pounds (45%)

Head Circumference: 50 cm (80%)

Wake up Nathan! Happy Birthday! Let Mommy take your picture! Insert finger and grin (totally on purpose!).

That's better.
From Luke's bed: "Mommy take Luke's picture too!"

Ok boys, let's sit together for a picture. Attempt 1:

Attempt 15:

Attempt 20:

Party Time! The cousins at the party:

The cake has been spotted!

It was also Uncle Brian's birthday celebration. Thanks Uncle Brian for agreeing to have a Spiderman birthday party!

My two big boys!

Lovin' me some Spiderman! Spiderman Grant is in the background!

FI-RE-TRUCK! FI-RE-TRUCK! (frequently heard chanted around our house)

It was a GREAT birthday! I read so many blogs where Moms and Dads write wonderful things about their children on birthdays. I wish I had time and space to tell all about Nathan. It will have to suffice to say that Nathan is an amazing little boy. He's so very sweet, helpful and amazingly loving. Even in the midst of a two year old moment, his mischievous grin emerges. His smile lights up my day and I don't know what I ever did without him! I love you Nater Potater!

Eli Updates

First cereal...as the third baby, Eli's bibs are less than attractive.

So cute, even with an ugly bib!
Officially four months old in this one!
Hanging with Nathan :)

Just showing off my handsome face :)

Four month checkup stats:

Height: 25 1/2 inches (75%)

Weight: 12.13 pounds (10%)

Head Circumference: 41.5 cm (25%)