Beach Blitz

Thanks to Ann and family for a wonderful day at the beach!!!



The day we paid a visit, the weather could have been better. But, as you can see, the kids didn't seem to mind. It was the first time in too long that Jason and Michael got the chance to play with Lauren, Tyler, and Harrison. They really hit it off!


Still, it was nice to get some peace and quiet. Who can run around when there's ice cream around. Not these kids!

Suiting Up

My cousin Kathy's wedding was the highlight of the past weekend. Congratulations to Kathy and Jun, and best wishes for a bright future ahead.

Our boys enjoyed the opportunity to dress up--for about a minute.

I got them matching suits, almost matching shirts.

The ties stayed on--for about a minute. Enough to snap a picture!



The wedding was lovely. Akong and Aunt Jeannie were two of Kathy's sponsors. The boys sat through the service, though I can't say they were the best behaved in there. There was plenty of giggling coming from our pew, and it wasn't from me or Doug!







The reception was a more appropriate location for Jason's energy. He got the chance to approach the bride for the "money dance." He was able to pin money on Kathy to help her start her new life. Then he took a twirl.






We enjoyed the evening, as well as the opportunity to be with family. But, after it was over, we were exhausted! And Jason turns to us and asks, "Can we go play putt-putt now?"

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

This new schedule has allowed me to enjoy Doug's softball games in their entirety. So, of course, I took a few photos, then walked around.



If I remember correctly, Doug played pretty well. The team won one, and tied the other. I think he made some great play, but I'm not really sure.

I was focused on this next play.
Take a peek.
I captured Michael's new "eyebrow" look.
The picture doesn't quite capture what it's like in real life, but it's close.




Michael then switched his oh-so-expressive face to his "face" mode. One minute comical, the other fierce.
He had all of us in stitches.



Ah, but it is not all fun and games.
Especially in public.
We are encouraging the whole self-feeding thing, right?
We tell him to "bam!" the food.
No problem. He enjoys the physicality of it, and he actually manages to get food on his fork and in his mouth.

Well, recently, he's started to get his "b's" and his "d's" mixed up, BUT ONLY ON THIS ONE WORD!

So, the word, "boy" comes out just fine.

But, in a semi-quiet restaurant, Michael will look at his food, fork in hand, and scream, "DAMMIT!"

Then, he'll give us the eyebrows (see above).

We cannot help but laugh.

A Day at the Beach

Our weekends are definitely getting more exciting. The boys and I went to the beach a few weeks ago. I know, I'm a lot behind.

The day we chose to go was absolutely perfect. Sunshine and in the '70's.

Of course, Michael didn't agree when we first got there.

He refused to step foot on the sand.

But, then, we agreed to let him bury Jason.



Once Jason got cleaned up, he made a beeline for the water. But, not to get in the water, just to get sorta near it.




Aside from the first traumatic sand experience, Michael really warmed up to the beach.
Now, everytime he sees the SUN, he wants to take a road trip.
Aaah, don't we all?



We're really packing in the adventures, too. Later that day, we brought the kids home and let them run around in the sprinklers.

We know Jason had a good time.
Doug asked him, "That was fun, wasn't it?"
He replied, "No, Daddy, that was SUPER fun."

Congratulations, Grandma!

We miss you so much, Grandma! We are so sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate your retirement, AND your birthday. Just know we are thinking of you, always!