Sprinklers

For some reason watering the lawn ALWAYS turns into "play in the sprinkler time".

A different kind of bikes

We tried out some fun bikes the other day and enjoyed racing around the park.

These bikes were fun (especially since Shawn did all the peddling and I just enjoyed the ride).

water balloons and the boys

Friday Night Bike Ride

Some more bike riding pictures....

Then we found some trails to ride on.  That was fun until Cole crashed and cried the whole way home due to a scrapped up knee and hip.

Back to School Dates

School starts in just a few short weeks.  I already feel the need to spend every second with my kids before they are gone.  All three of them will be in school ALL DAY long.

We purchased all the required school supplies this week and I took each child out on their back to school date.

It started with Liv.  We started out at the Cheesecake Factory for the new Oreo/Brownie Deluxe Cheesecake and Shirley Temples.  Then we went shopping for the traditional first day of school outfit.  This little girl of mine has some serious style.

Next, I took Cole to his requested date location, Fuzziwigs Candy Factory.  He has such a sweet tooth and this was all he wanted to do.  He easily filled up bag after bag of candy at this fun store.  Then he chose his new school outfit.  Cole is definitely my easiest child to go shopping with.  He likes everything and pretty much goes along with my suggestions.

The last date was Ethan.  We started shopping for clothes first and he has proven to be my most difficult shopper.  He likes very specific things and won't compromise.  He also has a very particular sense of style.  We found a few great things for him and then we headed out to Applebee's for Wings and drinks.

Overall, a fun week, with lots of school prep and excitement.

Sleep Walking and other stuff

A few nights ago Shawn and I were just about ready to turn out the lights and go to bed.  It was about 11:00PM.  We heard some talking and knowing that our three children had long been asleep, we were confused.  I walked into Cole's room and noticed his bed was empty.  After scanning the room I saw him over standing by his dresser.  He was talking to himself.

I said, "Cole, what are you doing?"

Cole: "I'm just going to the bathroom."

I looked down and noticed his pants were indeed pulled down.  Upon further inspection noticed that, Yes, he was actually peeing in his drawer.

I immediately began to laugh.  Shawn came in hearing my shrieking laughter.  Meanwhile, Cole continued his business, reached down and closed the drawer and went back to bed.

In the morning Cole couldn't remember anything.  Shawn and I are still laughing about how funny it was.

Shaving Cream Wars

In a desperate attempt for some quick (and cheap) summer fun I picked up three bottles of shaving cream the other day while getting groceries.  The kids were easily entertained for hours.

And then I hosed them off.