The Buzz

This is the only picture I have of Miller with his new haircut. He wanted his head shaved like his daddy. It is so much cooler in this heat and e.a.s.y. He was driving Brooks around on the Gator, but I made him keep it at low speed. During this picture he was telling me that he was done driving Brooks around. The kid's gotta fly!

Swimming!

This is what the kids did in swim lessons. Brooks pretended to be a kitty cat while Miller was jumping off the diving board and sliding down the slide, something I don't think Ella would have done at age 3. Ella was jumping off the board and swimming to the ladder. She was also swimming across the pool by the end of the week. I'm very proud of my kids and their lack of fear for trying to swim. Thank you Ms. Courtney for another great year!

Introducing Bubbles!

Our beloved fish, Chip, died on Friday. He lived a little over a year with us. He had been sick and responded well to medicine, then took a turn for the worse this past week. We learned a lot more about caring for bettas and Chip was implemental in that education. We brought this beauty, Bubbles, home with us this weekend and so far so good.

Promenade Trip

We ran up to the Promenade mall to hear Belle read during Border's storytime. They were holding a princess dress up costume contest, and Miller wanted so badly to participate with his sister and cousins, we let him. A local tv anchor judged the contest, and although none of our kids won, we gave them the royal treatment by taking them for a train ride in 90 degree heat.

The Weavers with a little birthday fun

Nadia turned 9 this summer and Audrey turns 6 tomorrow. So we decided to have our own little birthday party at Cold Stone Creamery. In Nadia's words, 'this is the best birthday party ever'. It was pretty cool to take a tour of the ice cream shop and make your own creation. Aunt Aimee did a great job helping the younger ones, must be her experience from Braums.;)

Brooks' 1st Haircut

Brooks looks like such a big boy with his new haircut. He was so good for Ms. Taylor and finally reaped the benefits of a haircut from her treat bag. He got his first sucker and looooved it. He came home and proceeded to do big boy things, like unscrew the outlet with a pen. Pens also function to unlock deadbolts as well.

The Hudman's Visit

Ella & Reese
Riley and her Mommy

A touching moment between brother and sister

Kids anticipating the next firework

Kids yelling for Aunt Peanut in the stands

And disappointed she never responded

What a great week to share and love on our family, including Aunt Peanut, the week of July 4th. We went roller skating, where Ella showed us how low she could go, attended the Springdale rodeo, and went to a Naturals game and stayed for the fireworks. We enjoyed our own fireworks display at Grammy's house too. These kids were worn out, but not more than the adults!

Summer Fun

I can't believe the summer is almost over and I'm just now getting to posting pictures from the past 2 months. We had dance camp, bible schools, little gym camps, swim lessons, 4th of July, Annie, Naturals games and visits from all of our cousins. Here's some snapshots of all of the above!