The Best of Summer 08

Kindergarden Graduation

Bain's first bite

Motorcycle rides!

Mmmm...hanging out at T-ball games

Brennan's First Day of First Grade...

Brennan began the First Grade yesterday. He was SOOOOO excited, he physically could not be still. I caught him dancing and making mouth noises and faces in the mirror for lack of anything else to do with his energy. (no, I did not get a picture...was busy with Bailey and Bain) He had a hard time waiting until time to go...even though we left the house at 7:40. :) I wonder how long that will last...kinda doubt he'll be chomping at the bit when he's 16. :) I'm sure I'll be dragging him out of bed.

Bailey, of course, couldn't miss out on the action and picture taking, so she is wearing some of HER new clothes and having a great time along with Brennan. She even saved him the LAST cookie. She kept track of it all day and gave it to him when we picked him up. She only ate one bite. :)

Bain doesn't know what all the commotion is about, but he was excited too!

More Words from Bailey Marie...

Driving in the car yesterday:

Bailey: Mama! That's Grandma and Grandpa's neighbor Jacob's house!

Mama: Yep, Bailey, that's their house!

Bailey: I've never ever been there once.

Mama: Ok...

Bailey: That's Masticious.

Mama: You mean mysterious? or suspicious?

Bailey: Yes.

A favorite quote of mine:

If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be hard on yourself. If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you ?

The words of Brennan Jake...

This morning...

Bailey: MAMA!!!! Brennan's touching me!

Mama: Ok, both of you! That's enough with this tattling! From now on, do not tell on each other unless someone is doing something dangerous. Otherwise, ask them to stop, move away from them or come and be next to me. No more of this!

Brennan: Yeah, Bailey...so like if I was pushing you off a cliff.

Mama: But Brennan! You would NEVER do that!

Brennan: Yeah, we don't have any cliffs around here.

South Twin Lake

Priceless photos from camping this June. Uncle Gary and Aunt Sandra were there and it was our privelage to camp with them. What great memories we made!

Just us Boys

This was Bain's first night in his "room". The boys now share the large upstairs bedroom. Brennan was SOOO thrilled to have Baby Bain in his room. "Just us boys."