Children's Museum

My mom, sister, nieces, Jake, Lizzie and I all met for a mini trip before school started. We had a great time!

Jake and Lizzie loved being "Bellhoppers!"

Lizzie really loved the pool and putting her face in. Now if we could just get rid of those floaties!

Katie gets in with Lizzie

Jacob loved swimming under the window - in and out, in and out!

Mom was talking to Brian trying to get help with her accounting homework. She just llooovvvees accounting. NOT!

Katie was mad because I called Kelsey "My Kelsey" and said I was taking her home. She had finally had enough, turned around looked at me and said "NO! MY Kelsey!!"

Love the Children's Museum

In the bubble of the Dinosphere

Jake, Lizzie and Katie

One of the reasons Jake really wanted to go

The original Bobba Fett costume!

Hanging with R2D2 and Yoda

My favorite part of the museum - this beautiful blown glass!!!

Lizzie had no idea that Jake was behind her doing this!!

Lizzie liked the Barbie exhibit and designing clothes.

Katie walks the runway!

Jacob shows Katie where the balls are going.

Jacob and Kelsey

Lizzie was just picking her up and holding her. Made me a little nervous.

Great time! Can't wait to do it again soon!!

ANOTHER birthday?

Brian's mom, AKA Dodo, was unable to be here for the kid's birthdays in July. So, we celebrated with her in August instead.

Jacob showing her what a DSi screen looks like.

Lizzie and her Barbie clothes!

Jake and his Baukugon

Making yet another wish. This time on a piggy cake!

A DSi screen!

Michigan

The kids just got back from a long weekend in Michigan with Mamaw and Papaw Burton, and cousins, Katie and Brycen. The following pictures are courtesy of Zach.

Katie and Brycen

Beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan

I love this bench. It sits on the porch of my parent's RV

The saw a bald eagle!!

Zach and one of his fish

Lake Michigan

Here comes another wave!

Katie sticking her tongue out. Apparently this trick got her into some trouble with Papaw! Those spots all over her? Mosquito bites!!

Talking to her mommy

S'mores!!!

Taking a ride on the boat!

Life Returns to Normal

Well, Brian and Zach returned from their trip last Saturday. It was great to see them. Lizzie went running to her daddy and jumped into his arms. I wish I had a picture of that, but I was too busy talking with others who had gone on the trip!

We hung out and spent some family time on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, Zach had his first all-day babysitting job. He did well and was tired when he got home. Tuesday was school supply shopping and terrible heat. Wednesday we hung out and hit the library. Wednesday night, Zach had his second babysitting job. Then on Thursday, The kids went to Michigan with Mamaw and Papaw Burton for some fishing, beach time, boat rides, and smores!

Sounds like a lot, but it is just normal life! We are trying to pack in some fun these last few days before school.