We LOVE Jason Castro!!

I'm a little late with this one, but better late than never. You know I could not miss seeing Dreds when he was here a week or so ago. We knew it was going to be CRAZY, so we got down to the harbor about 3 hours before the concert. We went with our friends the Tisons, and our kiddos all wore their swimsuits so they could get wet in the sprinklers while we waited. It was SO hot!!!! Laney, Miller, and Boone decided to make a sign with some of Jason's (Castro) name on each sign. They all worked out whose sign would have which letters and then lined themselves up to make his name - so cute. By the time the singing finally started, tons of people had crowded in front of us and held up signs so it was hard to see, so Laney was on Jay's shoulders and Mil was on mine. The kids were falling apart tired and HOT, but still loved hearing the concert - not nearly as much as their mother enjoyed it, though!!

Lemonade anyone?

Laney LOVES her a lemonade stand. We were out on a scooter ride when she started asking about setting up one on this particular morning. Well, across the street, a neighbor was having a yard sale - right next door to Memaw and Peeps. So, we set up a table as close to his yard as possible in order to catch the business he was attracting. Laney was all about service, while Mil only cared about the money. That boy loves quarters - he saves them specifically for Joe Willy's game machines. We only had about ten customers, but everyone gave way more than 5 cents per cup, and the kids ended up with $4.60 each. They had a blast!

Soph

Aunt Libby, this is for you so you can see Sophie's new do. This is Memaw and Peep's baby for those of you who haven't seen Sophie, but Miller is certain she's his dog.

Rainy Day camp out

My kids LOVE to build forts - you know, the kind with every single pillow and blanket from all over the entire house??? I think even Had got excited about the tent!!! I think I took this one a little while back when we were getting so much rain and just forgot to blog it... thankfully it's sunny now so we can go out!!!

My precious baby boy is 4!!!!!!

I cannot believe my sweet love is 4 years old. Time flies. He had the best, best birthday. His most favorite things is presents - of course. He showed great restraint and waited until tonight to open them, except for "Nane's" which he opened early this morning. We got so tickled thinking back on how enormous he was as an infant. Hadley is 8 months and is still in her infant carrier. Miller seriously could only fit into his for a maximum of 2 months. Really. He was massive. He continues to be my big, big boy. He got a slip-n-slide from Memaw and Peeps, blocks from Had, a dolphin (he picked out months ago) from Nane, and a marble run from Mommy and Daddy, but his reaction to the check he got from Grandma was priceless. He started screaming and waving the check around saying, "It's a BANK ACCOUNT!!!!!!". We got that on tape, thankfully. He will so laugh at that later. He requested a castle cake, I think b/c we learned about castles and medieval times this year and he LOVED it. Mil had a great day - we all did. I am so thankful for him and for the joy he brings each of us. He is my precious gift from the Lord.

Mil had t-ball practice tonight on his birthday, and we had the best hot dog picnic afterward at the little playground...such a sweet time. The picnic was full of Mil's faves, including: celery w/ ranch, strawberries, and chips. He inhaled 2 hot dogs also. Did I mention he weighs 50 pounds and Laney weighs 52??? One of the hits of the evening was the little pond beside our picnic table that was loaded with ducks, one of which had three little duckings swimming behind her...the kids fed them all some leftover buns and just enjoyed being by the water. I love picnics...

Great Fun at the Great Wolf!!!

I have wanted to go to the Great Wolf Lodge since it opened, and we went for Miller's birthday!!! It was a total blast. Really, if you haven't been, you've got to go. Everything was top notch, and the kids, needless to say, did not want to leave!!! Miller discovered he LOVES water slides, Laney fell in love with shooting hoops in the pool, and Hadley went under for the first time! Memaw sunbathed and Peeps even went down some huge water slides!!! Jay and I are huge water slide people, so after the kids went to sleep, Memaw and Peeps stayed in our room so we could go play. SO fun. Mil woke me up the morning after we got home at 6:45 saying, "I wanna go back to da Gwate Wodge, Mom."