August is here!

This has been another odd week. We started the week off good, on Monday we picked up good ole' Uncle Rusty to run errands and then played at their house. The boys really could spend all day there exploring, running, throwing stuff, etc. I had book club on Monday night and really love all these women! It is a random group from church, our neighborhood, and MJ in general. Tuesday, we went to the Y and then to Charlie Daniels Park for the Splash Pad, picnic, and playing. Wednesday, we went to the Y and the library. Gaines was on a hunt for scary animal books for the Boo Crew and his puppet show and Will wanted Spider-Man and baseball. Wednesday night Will came into our room around 2am and he had thrown up all over his bed and himself. He spent from 2am to about 7am throwing up every hour almost on the dot but then he was fine and we had a normal day. So far no one has ended up catching it so I'm not sure what was up with that. Needless to say Thursday we stayed at home and waited for the washing machine repairman since the washer broke the same day Gaines peed all over all his bedding and Will threw up everywhere! Friday we spent the day shopping for Mimi's new computer and a few other errands. This weekend was full of activity! Saturday morning the boys had their last Little Sluggers class. Will had another great week. His coach was in shock at how good and accurate he was with his aim and batting. Gaines on the other hand not only does not listen does not care. I have no idea if he could be good at baseball or not because he puts forth no effort. After baseball we went to our friend Hayes's 3rd Birthday party. It was an Alligator Water Fun party and it was POURING down rain but the party went on and the kids did not even seem to notice. I spent Saturday afternoon setting up Mimi's computer. Oh dear goodness this is going top throw her for a loop. It has Windows 8 on it which is totally different if not even backwards from what she has had for the past 3 or 4 years. Pray for my patience! 

Cheesing for Daddy while Mommy was at Book Club and Zumba

Will walking at the farm with his stick. This reminds me so much of Gaines.

My children need new play mates. The men of the Gaines family play criminals, tying up their old family to trees, and guns.

I told these boys do NOT go across the street and this is what I see all three walking on Harkreader Road - a death trap. Then the are "rappelling" down into the ditch.

Relaxing
Gaines says, "Ahhhh This is the Life."

We left orginal ducky that Gaines has had as a lovey since birth at the beach this summer. He never realized it and we picked up the new ducky today. I said to Gaines, "Look what I found!" Gaines said in delight, "Ms. Anita (the house cleaner) must have cleaned it!" There are so many things wrong with this statement...

Another day enjoying the Splash Pad. Gaines lasted about 45 minutes and Will fell twice and decided he was ok with watching. Still was a great activity for after working out and it is close!

Two days this week we decided to "rest" instead of nap. Poor Will falls asleep every time. I don't think Gaines has ever fallen asleep on the couch.

Gaines's new "story" is the Boo Crew where they catch scary creatures. He picked out this outfit to be an official "Boo Crew" member. It had to be down to the tee.

5 minutes later he comes out in this outfit (this is all before 7:30am). I asked him who he was now and he showed me Clark Kent in his Superman book. He wore this to the YMCA and the Library. People would ask why he was dressed up and he would either ignore them completely or say he could not tell them because he was in "disguise."

While Gaines is putting on his 5th uniform for the day this is what Will has put on - his Hockey jersey and shorts. Practicing his putt.

The boys at Panera on Friday for breakfast. Seriously, do they not realize it is August! I have thrown in the towel on their attire.

Tax-Free weekend and we are at Best Buy buying Mimi a new computer. Despite the craziness they were pretty good.

Last Day of Little Sluggers
Gaines finally found his place organizing the balls in a line.
He had a couple of good hits when he would pay attention and listen.

Will did great! So glad he finally will particpate. The coach could not believe his arm.

We celebrated Hayes's 3rd Birthday. Thank goodness for the Alligator Water theme since it rained on us the entire time! The kids did not even notice! They have an awesome backyard. Gaines went down the monster slide once but would not go again.

Anna Clare and I worked together at Ch. 4 and love for our babies to play together.

Before the boys and I left for church on Sunday we had to have the Grand Opening to the museum. With everything Gaines does it had to be official so we held a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the art work.