August 2016

August was so busy! I don't even know where to begin!

We had fun at summer school lunch with with all the cousins (minus Sammy). We also got to go swimming again! This time we froze. It was a cloudy day and not perfect for swimming. It was a last hurrah.

 



As a group, we almost bought a horse. Alas, it was not meant to be, but Nolan LOVED riding him! He was a very happy boy!

 

Next, we went to another camping family reunion! It was the best location! Green grass, lots of shade and a water slide! We really enjoyed ourselves! There were so many fun things to do!

 

Grayson kept disrobing himself because he doesn't like wet clothes... but wouldn't let me put his swimsuit on.... sigh.... boys.....

 

 

I took a video of the slide fun!

We took the boys to Willow Park Zoo for a fun afternoon. They are a small zoo with mostly ducks and birds. Its fun to walk around on a nice cool day. 

 

Grayson and Nolan like to give hugs, when really they are tackling each other. We had lots of opportunities to take pictures with cousins. My boys really do not like taking pictures and I want new family photos with all my being... maybe someday...

 

Grayson doesn't make it through Primary very often. He can't handle 1pm church. The boys loved all the chocolate milk the Grandpa brought them. I love Nolie in his upside down glasses!

 

Nolan wants to be just like Daddy and wear the earpods. Grayson has started to say cheese with pictures, bit won't actually look at you the right way.

 

Tyler and I made a craft for Papaw's birthday! The boys were very helpful at "tapping".

 
Next, it was the county fair! We had a TON of fun at the parade! There was so much candy! Nolan couldn't get enough of the horses and Grayson loved the band! However, the favorite was the music the kid danced to! Watch the video below!

 

 

You will die! These kids sure know how to bust a move!

We let the kids ride a few rides this year and they LOVED it! We were gifted some extra tickets and they couldn't have enjoyed it more! 

 

My dad visited bringing lots of candy, chocolate milk and fun!

They boys love to help with Papaw's farm chores when he's away.

 

Tyler, along with his dad and brothers coached a baseball team this summer. They won the league! It was a lot of time requirements, but they were great team that really deserved to win with all of their hard work!

The end of August mean that Grayson went back for his 2nd year of special education preschool. He couldn't wait to ride the bus. I learned he was very sad that he had a new teacher this year! The night before the first day of school, the boys found a marker! Yay for me!
I think they were tickling each other...
Before....

 

After!

 

Nolan had to get first day of school pictures too....

 







And that brings us to the end of August! Next up September!
Until next time...

Grayson Turns 4!

The end of July means that it was time to celebrate Grayson's birthday! He knows that birthdays mean cake and he LOVES cake. Well, he loves the frosting... maybe not the cake! he spent the first part of his day at his last speech session. His clinician even incorporated a play cake and balloons to make it even more fun than usual!

Graysons favorite food is pizza, so we headed to Pizza Pie Cafe for dinner. We opened presents there and he is a very spoiled boy!
He is a sneaky, silent ninja! He got the cupcakes when I wasn't looking. He's so fast! He has learned to say cheese when he sees the camera!

 





They were terrified of the moving T-Rex until we taught them how to fight it! Grayson loves dinosaurs and trains so he was a very happy boy!

 
After dinner we went to the Bounce n' Slide. It is a warehouse filled with giant inflatables. Its more centered to younger kids (unlike a trampoline house) and is VERY clean! I'm always impressed when we go there! Grayson and Nolan like to move constantly, so this is their favorite place to go! EVERY ONE gets to have fun at the Bounce n' Slide! Adults wear out very quickly, however.

 

 

 

 

Have I mentioned that I LOVE cupcake cakes? They are so fun and easy! I hope I can keep finding ideas of things my kids love! This year I did the number 4, but made it into a railroad with trains and everything! Note to self: that gel dye you can buy? Stop while you're ahead. The kids pooped blue for days!

 

We love our Grayson boy! He is a very special soul! He is a lover. He loves to hug and kiss and snuggle. He loves to do good and make others happy. He has taught me so much about being a mom and fighting for the needs of my children. He is stubborn and does not give up easily. He likes quiet and prefers to spend time alone. He is ALL BOY. He cannot get enough of Papaw's farm and the animals there. He would spend all day outside if I let him. He is a film fanatic and wants to watch a movie... All. The. Time! He loves his little brother and has taught him many things! He is the BEST judge of character and has found many angels here on earth! 

We love you Grayson Tyler!

Until next time...