4th of July

We had a great time celebrating the 4th of July. I love living in a big city where there are lots of choices for fireworks. We watched a great show in Coppell on the 3rd and another one on the 4th on Lake Grapevine. The boys love the one on the lake because from where we were you could see five different shows going off in different directions. Besides being hot and sticky we had a great time.

Camden brought a friend

Doesn't everyone look thrilled?

I can't keep up!

I can't seem to keep this blog current. I am so behind! So because of that, this post just has random pics that I have been meaning to post since May. I will try to do another one in a few days to get caught up! Hahaha!

For Camden's birthday/Kindergarten graduation we went to The Great Wolf Lodge. If you haven't heard of it, look up their website. They have a huge indoor water park and several other things the boys loved. It is just a huge hotel centered around kids. Saying the boys loved it would be a huge understatement. I'm sure we'll be back. I bought a water camera but it was kinda dark so the pictures were terrible. I managed to save a few you could sorta see what was going on but most of the ones were just gray - including the one of us in the lazy river with Greg Ellis. Oh well.

Camden and Jackson going down the slide.
Jackson (or maybe Zachary on the slide)
The boys


Jackson

Zachary and Jackson

Your guess is as good as mine. I think it's Camden.

We also spent an evening at a little carnival in Grapevine in May. I always forget how much money you can spend at one of those, especially now with 3 children wanting to do all the rides and eat themselves sick.

It took them forever to find their way out of the House of Mirrors.

Jackson loves to chase the geese.

Camden practicing casting his line.

I really am going to try to do another post in the next few days. I still have lots of pictures I would like up, including trips to the lake and our vacation to Kansas City. We'll see what happens!

Huge Catch-up

We have been very busy since my last update. I will try to cram as much as I can in this one and won't wait so long next time. Yesterday was Jackson's 2nd birthday and I promise give him his own post next time. The last couple of weeks we have had a kindergarten graduation, a weekend at the great wolf, spent an evening at the carnival and had lots of family time.

Last week Camden graduated from kindergarten and had his last day of school. He will proudly tell anyone that he is now a first grader.

Camden trying to get away from Mrs. Powell after walking across the stage.

Graduating class of 2021

Blue faces after all the boys had a cookie with blue icing.

We love Mrs. Powell!!

Camden and his best friend, Cullen

Jackson flirting with the girl behind us.

Well, little boys are waking up from a nap so I guess that will be all for today. Promise to do more soon.

**Doesn't this song bring tears to your eyes!**

About a week ago we met up with our good friend Kristen. She got some great pictures of the boys. It has been along time since we've had any of all three of them. She was so patient and good with them. I don't know how many times I heard, "Take a picture of me doing.....". And she did. Every time. Thanks Kristen! We love them!

I'm an Aunt!

Sunday afternoon my mom and I left for Lubbock to be there for Clint and his wife for the birth of their baby, Cadence. He was born Monday afternoon. We had a great few days holding him and helping get his nursery ready. I think I was able to quinch my baby urge -- at least for a little while!

Happy Birthday Camden!

Our C-Baby is now 6 years old! Hard to believe, I know. He has had a few days of celebrating. Saturday night we went to his favorite restaurant, Joe's Crab Shack, and I can't believe I forgot the camera! The boys played outside on the playground for 45 minutes while we waited for our table and had a blast. After lots of food and dancing with the waitresses, they had Camden run around the room banging two lids together while everyone sang "Happy Birthday". He loved it. Sunday he went to play miniature golf with Daddy and today he got to open a few presents and eat what he wanted, which consisted of waffles, pizza, cake, pancakes and more cake.

We all went to school to eat lunch with him.

He smiles just like Uncle Clint, no eyes!

He loves his Daddy!

We also had a great time Sunday at the church picnic. I don't think the boys ever ate more than one bite, and maybe a cookie but they sure had a great time.

Happy Birthday Camden!! You are such a sweet, energetic, happy boy and we couldn't love you more! You are a wonderful big brother to Zachary and Jackson, they are lucky to have you. Hope you had a fantastic day!