Splash Pad

Check out this cute place we went today with our early childhood team. It's really cool because unlike a pool you don't have to worry about drowning but it's still as much fun because of the water. Even Ezekiel got in on the fun. There are pressure points all throughout the space so the kids can turn the water on & off randomly. Eventually they figure it out but it's fun to watch them try to make the water come back on. There are different levels so all ages can enjoy. The best part is that it only cost $1 to get in and you only pay if you play. We had a great time.!!!

Little Guy

Last week we took Zeke to the doctor for his 1 year shots. He is growing like a weed. 22lbs, 31inches. I really didn't think another baby would keep me on my toes as much as Justus did but I've been proven wrong. Ez is motivated to keep up with Justus so he is learning things a lot faster than I remember J doing. But there are also areas where is a behind. One of those things is talking. HE says: mommy, daddy, ball and then squeals and grunts the rest. I am a bit concerned but the doctor says he's within the norm.

He has allergies like Justus & myself. And they have been pretty severe the past month or so. The doctor put him on two meds daily & a nebulizer every four hours as needed. Justus has to use occasionally but not nearly as much as Zeke. Here is a couple of pics. One while he is getting a treatment. And one of the nebulizer. Its a cow & came with a barn carrying case....very cute, not much fun though.

Comfortable much???

I'm not sure how he does it but this guy can fall asleep ANYWHERE! Can you tell that he is up on top of the back of our couch?? I'm glad I discovered him before he fell off. Tiles to the head would not feel so good!

Name that substance

And so the discoveries begin! He's already experienced ashes, rocks, and other random items. But I was able to catch these in action. He's keeping me on my toes!

Justus and I jumped on the trampoline yesterday while it was raining. He thought it was the greatest thing to be outside while it was raining. We were pretty filthy when we finally got to the house but it was SO fun slipping and sliding on the trampoline.

This weekend we have several birthday parties. Bowling. And on Sunday is the awards ceremony for Rainbows. Justus will be getting some badges for attendence, scripture memory and that kind of thing.

My brother and sister in law (niece too) will be moving up here a week from Monday so everyone is busy getting things ready for them. I'm glad they will be here rather than there.

Wildlife

The random rains around here have brought the 'wildlife' out & about in our backyard. Yesterday Justus discovered some tree frogs that were hanging out in the umbrella on the patio furniture. They fell out & scared him. But them we picked them up & held them for a few minutes. And then set them free before the got squished! Poor things! I think that they are the ones that gave us tadpoles by the pool. I"m trying to keep them alive so Justus can see the change from tadpole to frog.

Walmart-

Walmart was unusually crowded today. This actually worked to my advantage. I stuck stricktly to my list & got out quick! Normally we avoid busy times like after 5 and weekends especially. Maybe we should go when it is busy so we don't linger on the cookie isle or other tempting spots!!!!

Is grocery shopping tricky for you??? Do you end up spending WAY TOO MUCH? What are your strategies on avoiding the WALMART trap?

Can you help me??

Today the boys were playing together. Ezekiel had a blanket on his head & he was laughing his head off. Justus was chasing after him saying-'you're Jesus.....Jesus can you help me? Can you help me please.' They kept each other occupied for an hour or so, a very RARE occurence around here! I tried to get a picture but the head dressing had already been taken off.

Pictures...

These are from the fourth of July parade, our church Independence Celebration & Zeke/Leah's Birthday:















Oh yeah-----BOB melted! *Note: never put frosted cake in the oven even if you THINK it's cooled enough!

I'm the basketball player!

Tonight out of the blue Justus decided to tell Sam that he didn't want to play football. Sam was crushed (for a minute or two) but the conversation continued. And Justus said he wants to play basketball. Sam asked about baseball & Justus said 'no way, I'll get hit in the face.' Sport talk continued until they decided who would play what sport. My nephew Brandon will play soccer, Justus will play basketball & Zeke can play football when he gets bigger. Because Justus thinks Zeke is to small now! So that is the future as mapped out by Sam & Justus.