Sleepover at Aunt PP's

 

I LOVE when I get to have Banx and Bond over. They will often come play and stay the night, and the kids just love it. Last week we swam, played outside, built forts, and of course stayed up watch movies with popcorn :) How else should we have a sleepover?!

Daddy's Girl

It is no secret, that Piper prefers her Daddy at bedtime right now. And the main reason-Daddy lets her stay up late and cuddle with him on the couch. She knows she has him wrapped around her finger. :)

Pierson Family Reunion

For the past few years, Scott's side of the family has gotten together down at Rathbun for all the cousins to spend time and catch up. This year, the weather was perfect. The kids all loved being on the water together, playing basketball, and just seeing each other again. It was great seeing many of the family members and we can't wait to do it again! 

Future Seed Salesman

Beau sold/is selling sweet corn again this year. And we are so proud of him for getting up early, going to work with daddy, and picking the corn. We have been teaching him about saving a certain percentage of his money, donating a certain amount to church, and then what is left over, is what can be his "fun" money. He has definitely been interested in it and has been so good about wanting to work and wanting to save. Hopefully this trait carries on with him for many, many years ;)

An Early End to Summer

With the horrible storm we were in a few weekends ago, our boat (and truck) ended up having more damage to it than we originally thought. The insurance company totaled the boat. Joe and the boys are so sad and upset. While this is truly a first world problem, and we are trying to put that into perspective for the boys, I do feel bad for them. Our family loves to boat and being on the water is one of our favorite pass times. They are pretty bummed our summer hobby is over now, but they will live ;) Joe, on the other hand, I don't think will get over this---kidding, kind of.

The storm that caused all of the damage to our boat, many other boats, and the marina, will honestly be a storm we never forget. I have never been so scared, and still can't believe none of us were hurt. We definitely had a special angel looking over us! 

Sweet Corn Serenade

This year's sweet corn serenade was the perfect night! The weather was amazing (when normally it is too hot to enjoy anything). The kids and I had so much fun seeing friends, petting the animals, and the boys even wanted to ride the horses. 

Piper Collins Updates

Piper is not quite 2 1/2 yet, but she has accomplished two huge milestones in the past few months! This winter, she gave up her paci, and it was no big deal at all! We just told her she needed to give it to a new baby, and that was the end of it. She didn't fuss or ask for it again. I still can't believe how easy that was-given how attached she was to it. And last week, I potty-trained Piper in just a matter of a few days! She has totally been rocking it. She now even goes to the toilet herself, without my help. All in one week! I can't believe how easy it was with her. She is my most stubborn child, so I thought for sure she'd be going to Kindergarten in a pull up :) Way to go, Piper Collins. So proud of you sis!