We are still here

I've been getting some comments lately about my lack of blogging. We are still here.......just nothing crazy exciting to report. We have had a wonderful summer so far......it's been busy but also laid back, if that makes any sense. We are filling our weeks with fun activities but it's laid back in the sense that we decide what to do each day. Our typical week looks something like this: go to the water park, meet friends at a bounce house/jumping place, library, our weekly movie on Thursday, the park, or hang out at home. Most of these places I don't take my camera with me so we really don't have much documentation of our summer. We are heading down to the river house in a couple of weeks with our small group and we plan to do a day at Sea World. I'll have lots of pics to share then!

In the meantime, I've enjoyed hanging out with the boys. Summer is going way too fast. I can't believe it's almost time for school to start!

Cooper still tries to keep up with brother and is even interested in tinkering around with gadgets at home. He has mastered such phrases as "I need a phillips screwdriver" and "I think the batteries are dead." (sigh)

Some days I wonder just how I'll ever be able to handle 2 kids with interests like this......but thankfully, Cooper still has some interests of his own.

Hudson still continues to be.....well, Hudson. His love of wires and cords is just as strong as ever. This kid continues to amaze me with his understanding of electricity.

And once again, monkey boy doing just as brother does.

This week, Hudson got this solar panel kit and has been in hog heaven ever since. They also both love this lightning lab and Cooper got a great remote control robot (not pictured) that has kept them busy this week since it's been rainy and we've spent lots of time at home.

Today, Hudson told me that he was "quite the science guy." Not sure where he got that from but he's right! He also informed me that he. is. not. excited. about. first. grade. He claims that he's just not excited about "all the work." Poor kid. Has no idea how many years are in store for him. We won't pop his naive bubble just yet.

So, that's about it. Just laying low and enjoying these last few weeks that we have left. Hope everyone is having a good summer!

4th of July "Wireferks" and Ice Cream

We had a great 4th of July weekend! On Friday, Jason had a work party so we had a few hours to relax (in the sweltering heat!) without the kids. Later that night, Jason took Hudson to the Ranger game with some of my family and he loved every minute of it......especially the firework show at the end. Saturday, we headed out to Granbury to hang out with some of my extended family.

They had blindfold golf cart races......which was hilarious. One person had to instruct the driver, who was blindfolded, how to go through the obstacle course.Mom giving Mike some directions.

Hudson and Cooper with GrammyOur family......hot and sweaty!!

We headed back home and later that night we set off some "wireferks" (as Cooper calls them) and sparklers on our driveway.When Jason first started lighting them, Hudson ran away because he was scared.

He finally came around and realized they were not so bad after all. (notice the facial expression- he wants to enjoy himself but is still a little nervous about the whole thing!)Not this monkey boy....he grabbed those sparklers like a champ and had himself a good ole time!

Jason shooting some Roman Candles in the street. The boys really liked those!

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On Sunday evening, we took a walk around the neighborhood. During our walk we heard the ice cream man driving through our neighborhood. Since we were already outside and since our kids have never had the "ice cream truck experience" we decided to let them order something.

I love his face. If I could only know what he's thinking.......probably something like "Dear God, thank you for letting my mommy say yes to ice cream!!"

Savoring every single bite!

We had 2 happy boys on our hands.This picture cracks me up! Hudson finished his ice cream bar before Cooper finished his cone. He watched Cooper like a puppy dog.......

........until sweet brother decided to share. Aww!!