4th of July Celebrations

4th of July this year was a very cold, rainy, dreary weekend (except for one day). However, we didn't let that put a damper on our activities! We went to the lake for the weekend, and had our good friends Ty and Maggie down as well.  Even though we weren't able to boat and soak up the rays, we still managed to have a good time.

Beau went fishing with Uncle Josh and Daddy on Josh's new fishing boat, and Beau loved it! He caught quite a few fish on his own.  He even caught a catfish with his little fishing pole!  I love that he is taking to outdoor activities and is finding his own new element.

On Sunday, the Roes were back in town while traveling down from their lake house.  I have not seen them in two years, so I was beyond thrilled to finally see them.  They looked amazing and haven't changed a bit.  Caitlin and Caleigh, however, are so grown up! They were dressed like young ladies in fashionable outfits, high heels, and their hair all done.  Where did my little girls go that I used to dress up in lace and tutus? They were able to meet Baine for the first time and he took to David right away. It is crazy how the roles are changing. I used to help with the girls at dinner and outings, and now the girls were helping me at dinner with my little ones :) I do miss them dearly, and wish I was able to see them more often. Now I am more anxious than ever to travel back to Texas and visit them.

Baine Going Off Diving Board

I cannot believe Baine is already going off the diving board! He has no fear of the water, which is good, but it also scares the heck out of me! He insists on holding a bug juice while jumping off, and I'm not sure why.  Maybe for balance, or a security feeling? Either way, it's adorable and so awesome! :)

New Hiding Spot

Beau and Baine are so fun to watch play.  They are into playing hide and seek right now, and I can't believe how well Baine actually does. He has found a new hiding spot, that even got me! He likes to go hide in one of the  compartments in our desk, and won't come out until you find him! He is such a stinker :)

He's So Vain

Baine has always loved looking at himself in the mirror.  Now that he is trying to mimic talking and moving his lips, he loves to just sit in front of the mirror and watch himself babble :) 

Pool Days

Both boys are LOVING being at Nana's pool everyday so far. They are both total water babies and I cannot get them out of the water!  As you can see, they have a rough life relaxing on the baby lounger when taking a swimming break :)

Catching Fireflies

It is finally that time of the year where fireflies are out at night. It is so beautiful to look out on our back yard and seeing them glowing at dusk.  Beau and I decided to go catch a few the other night, and he insisted on bringing his magnifying glass.  He wanted to inspect them and make sure they were really glowing :)

Father's Day 2016

We celebrating Father's Day by going boating, and then having both dads over for dinner.  Joe was spoiled with a new grill for father's day, so he was very anxious to use it that night :)

The boys are so lucky to have a dad like Joe. He is the most hands on, patient and loving father I could ever hope my children to have. He has always been good about helping with the baby phase, getting up in the night, doing night duty, changing diapers, keeping both boys by himself so I can have "mommy time" and so much more. I do not know of very many fathers who do all of that and actually enjoy it! Thank you so much, Joe, for spoiling our children with love.  We are all so lucky to have you! I hope you had a great father's day!