Tuesday, September 29, 2009

End of Summer Fun

Let's start with not so fun . . . It was bound to happen and I just pray in thanks that it wasn't too bad. Tyler had his first "gluing" from a bad fall. He tripped on the basketball hoop and landed on the fireplace moulding (the corner edge) leaving a little star dent in his forehead. I never knew how much a head could bleed. It was terrifying and a frantic experience to get the boys together and into the car to the doctor. My poor little guy. Well . . . I guess it helps tell who is who in the picture . . .

Now for the FUN! Brian and Karen brought cousins Luke and Brinn up to visit. We have been dying to meet sweet Brinn- an absolute CUTIE I might add who smiles CONSTANTLY. Thank you so much for visiting you guys!
The reason for the visit: Little cousin Lanie's baptism. Look how at peace and beautiful she is.
Below: Gigi and Popi with the little ones at Kylie and Michael's afterwards. Love it, all the kids doing their own thing.
Below: Luke and the boys watching cartoons at Gigi and Popi's. Brian and Karen also took a family trip to the coast. The boys and I crashed their relaxing trip for a day. I love our beach- it's gorgeous. . . in fact, here is a pic Karen took that I have to put on- just to convince my girlfriends to come and visit . . . Al, Lo, Kim, Christine, Betsy, Sarah? :)
Below: Brian and Karen with the boys, the guys playing and sharing snacks with Luke, etc. (animal code: Carter is the red rhino and white stripes, Tyler the frog and blue stripes)

And a result of their trip is still lingering cause they gave the boys this awesome fort. It's the first thing they run to every morning. They just laugh and laugh crawling through it. (Carter in blue, Tyler with his bandage)

This past week we also did a "Walk" with the boys . . .

Read the shirt? Sole Support for Parkinson's- something we wouldn't miss to support our great friend Ben. Below is him, his wife Kellie and DOLL Makena. She has such a personality, one of those kids that just makes you laugh.
The boys love the piano. . . . have even began playing duets together. . . .
And since you have made it through all the pictures- here's a fun video to end with. Our neighbor Grace and I stack blocks and the boys love to destroy our tower- knocking them over as we say "OHHH!" - I caught them playing together copying us the other night: