Busy, Busy

Abby and Beau gearing up for fireworks on the 4th of July. We went to the Boardwalk, ate sushi, and watched the fireworks over the river.

Daddy showing Beau and Abby the boats on the river. Abby is really excited about having her picture taken...

The girls at the fireworks.

The day after arriving in Nashville for a visit, Mom and I took the kids (and ourselves) shopping. Abby has been begging to get her ears pierced for months, and I had told her maybe the next time we visited. Well, that kid forgets NOTHING!! So, here is a pre-piercing shot of those perfect little baby ears...

No tears were shed - well, none from Abby...

Now there are holes in those perfect little ears...

Our first encounter with sparklers, compliments of Niki and Troy...

Slow ride...take it easy...

Papaw, Abby and Beau - Beau is showing off Will's boots he is wearing.

MeeMee painting Lighting McQueen on Beau's cheek.

Beau taking a ride on Will's riding toy.

MeeMee and Abby about to go for a ride in Uncle Michael's truck.

Abby donning Will with bracelets. I don't think he really knew what in the world to think about this... Michael and Courtney's new house. It is so pretty, inside and out!

Playing on the construction vehicles.

Cousins

Aunt Jody spinning Beau in her garage. He just love that!!!

Abby, Frances and Brooke after lunch at Stoveworks.

Abby enjoying a McDonald's cone.

Hailey, Brooke and Ava at Emily's house playing on the playset.

Our attempt at a group shot. I think this is about a third of the kids there...

Lola and Abby.

My little guy

Having a blast on the waterslide.

Beau LOVED the sandbox at Emily's. I guess the beach will be a hit in September...

Dailey and Abby enjoying some pizza for lunch.

Beau taking a dip in Austin and Lola's pool.

Buddies

I'm not sure why Abby is crying...look what they are eating...

The upstairs playroom at mom's house by the end of the week...Seriously? Ridiculous... I'll give you one guess who got to clean it up (actually I had some great help from Aunt Ann...)

Wresting with Uncle Berry.

Beau holding his BB up for one last shot before it goes bye-bye!! Yep, you read it right. We threw away the pacifiers when we returned home. Beau got to pick out a toy and a video (we did this with Abby, too) if he willingly agreed to throw away his BB. He was up for the task, and very excited about his new loot. However, he has asked for it multiple time and since then has offered to take the toys back so he could have his BB back. It has been quite a bit harder than Abby, and thank the Lord I threw them ALL away, because I probably would have given in and given him one if I had one at some points. Over all he has done well with it though. It has been 5 days and counting. I am wondering when he will finally quit asking for it, though.

There it goes!!

We had a great trip to Nashville - lots of time with friends and family. We were gone for 10 days, so we really missed Daddy!!! Other than that, it was non-stop fun in the sun! Both Courtney and Mom had birthdays while we were there - Happy Birthday, girls! Papaw and Jody came back home with us. Jody is here for 2 weeks. Papaw stayed for a few days. He drove back Toby's old truck because Toby (finally) got a new truck!! The kids had VBS this week where Abby took home the award for Best Student in the 4 and 5 year old class at the closing ceremonies!! Yay Abby!!! Beau has done lots of growing this week as he has said good-bye to his pacifiers. It has been a challenge - mostly at nap and bed time, but we are making it through it. While we were visiting in Nashville Brooke Rainey took some pictures of the kids for us. These can be viewed for your enjoyment at http://www.pictage.com/515608 if you want to see those. She did a great job - I am going to have trouble picking! I hope everyone is doing well. Toby is treating Jody and I to a night in Houston and all day Saturday shopping, so we are getting ready to leave for that right now!! Yay!!! Until next time...