4th of July

After going camping for the weekend with our good friends we came home and celebrated the 4th of July by having a barbecue and fireworks at my sisters house. In the years past, we did fireworks in our neighborhood, but as our neighborhood grows up through the years, this has sadly, and slowly faded. BUT that just means we get to start new traditions. Eric and I have decided that we would love to go camping as a family every 4th of July weekend and if we can continue to celebrate at my sisters house. There neighborhood firework show is absolutely amazing. And when it is at my sisters house, that means I get to have her be the photographer.

Here are some of the pictures she took! Enjoy

Goofy Gals!!

Me and the absolute cutest red head in the world!!

It wouldn't be Brody without a little bit of dirt on his face!! But his adorable smile makes up for it all!

Blake all cuddled up and ready for the fireworks to begin!

Tommy and Brody doing our traditional roman candles!!

In honor of our Veterans

Right before the 4th of July, Tommy's scout troop was invited to go to the local Veteran Cemetery and pay there respects by cleaning up and preparing the cemetery for the holiday. They placed flags, pulled weeds and cleaned off all the headstones. It was a neat activity and all the boys really enjoyed it.

Blake and I also went to this activity and helped out. Blake loves to be a part of scouts when he can!

Carlos and Tommy spend a lot of time looking at all the different headstones and learning as much about the veterans as they could.

Blake taking his task at hand .. very seriously!!

Goofy scouts!

The finished product! They did an excellent job! The place looked fantastic by the time they left!

This was a neat activity for the boys. They got to serve the Veterans that served us and our Country. I think that it made the 4th of July a little more meaningful to all of them.

Tommy's District Track Meet

Tommy did track again this year. I have to admit he his pretty fast. Well faster then me anyways. One day I took him running and he totally smoked me, and he went 1.33 miles without stopping. I was pretty impressed! He and some friends made it to districts this year for the relay. They made 5th place ... neck and neck with 4th place, but did not make it to state because only the top 3 make it to state. But those boys ran there little hearts out. Tommy had a little mental block, as he has never been the first runner in the relay. He is usually the last. They started him in the number one position as well , which was really hard for him because he feels like he is so much farther back then the other guys. But he ran hard, and did great!! His whole team did.

The boys!!

And the fans!!

Parade of athletes!! Go Camelot!!

Poor Tommy had to stay way back behind!

Tommy's number one fan!! Brody kept yelling.... GO BUDDY!!

Poor Tommy!! They got 5th out of 8. But he was really disappointed. You can tell by his face! But I was one proud mama!!

Train to Seattle

Erics mom came up a couple of weeks ago. We had a lot of fun. Eric and I spent one day in Seattle just the two of us. We had so much fun that when we got home we loaded up the kids and went again. One of the things we did was go on the train. Here are some pictures of the boys on the train. We also walked around Pike Place market, fed the birds, and watched the boats! Sooo much fun!! The kids had a blast!

What else we have been up to....

It seems like life has been crazy lately, with Eric working so much overtime, and our bathroom remodel (almost finished, will post pictures soon), and of course keeping up with three busy boys. But we have had some fun times as well. Here are some of the things we have been doing the last couple of weeks.

Tommy's 2nd annual Pinewood Derby!!

This year Tommy took 2nd Place. Way to go Tommy!!!

The Crew cheering the boys on.


Nanna and Papa were in town and got to watch Tommy's pine wood derby this year.

Also for scouts, Tommy had to make us breakfast and follow a recipe. He made us German pancakes, with buttermilk syrup. So yummy!!!

We have also become proud owners of 4 Chickens and 5 baby chicks. I am not nearly as crazy about this idea as Eric and the boys, but it has been a fun experience for them. Here are our baby chicks.

And here are some of our Eggs from our Chickens.

WE have also been blessed with some sunny days and have just stopped and played outside a bit. One day Saige came over to keep Brody company in the sun. Brody learned to drive the jeep himself. (Way scary!!!) But also so cute. Here he is givin Saige a ride!

Brody just being silly!!

And his good friend Saige, just being cute!!

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