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.

Low-Key Week until The Croup got us!

This was our first week of just a normal summer week and Gaines really just wanted to "stay home" and I just really wanted to go to the Y so that is pretty much what we did all week.

Wednesday, we did head to Pump-It-Up after the Y. The boys ran and jumped for about an hour. That is all they ever want to stay at that place but it is nice to burn off some energy!

We did officially decide to sign the boys up for Fall soccer which is despite my better judgment so we will see how many games, etc we end up missing with the traveling we do in the fall. This season Will will be old enough to play and the way the birthday falls, Gaines and him can be on the same team. We have not broken the news to Gaines yet, he is going to be ticked. I'm not sure if being a soccer stud is on his Top 10 List.

Thursday, we went to the library and checked out books. Gaines wanted construction vehicle books for research on his puppet show "Builder Heros." and Will wanted sports and Batman. He cam home with a book on the Hulk, skateboard, baseball, and some kind of X-games book.

Then we headed to the dentist. We have not been since last summer and Gaines did great then, Will not so much. I was a little nervous doing this solo but it ended up working out great. Gaines didn't flinch and hopped right in the chair. You could tell Will was nervous but he did it without any tears. They picked prizes from these prize machines at the dentist office. Will got a bouncy ball and Gaines a mustache. It is hysterical and just adds to his character.

We took pizza over to Mimi and Papa's and played and had homemade ice cream. Finally got home around 3pm and the boys rested on the couch. Will woke up at 4:30p on fire...which is when it all went downhill!

After Gaines's cleaning he was sitting in my lap watching Will and he said, "Mommy, we should brush our teeth twice a day and floss!" Thank you Gaines for sharing our lack good dental habits with hygienist!

Will's first real cleaning.

This guy has worn his "stash" for two days straight. I can barely look at him with this on! He is VERY serious about his new addition to his work uniform.

GBC Preschool Camp

Best Week Ever in my personal opinion! Gladeville has a PreSchool camp for a week from 9am-3pm and on Friday 9a-12p for $45 a child. Worth every penny! Will was old enough this year to go and i was really worried because of his whole pooping situation. i wasn't sure if I should send him in a pull-up or not. I decided to chance it and thankfully Ms. Jennifer was his teacher and I was at ease. She has loved my boys for the past 3 years and was Gaines's first teacher at Gladeville. That is the other great thing about camp is that many of the PreSchool teachers come back to do the camp so the boys know most of the teachers there even though it is a church ministry. Will ended up not having any accidents all week (he would wait until after school and then poop in his pants!). Will had his friend Hallee in his class and Gaines really only knew one person in his class but still had a great time. I had all these big plans to work out and clean out all week. Instead I did work out everyday but I ended up running errands and throwing in some fun stuff as well. We also spent 3 afternoons at Mimi and Papa's house playing so the boys were truly worn out every night.

Ms. Jennifer would send me pics throughout the day.

So excited for bike day! Will was a little hesitant but Ms. Jennifer said he did great.

Love this pic of Gaines. Love his serious look. My friend Meghan pointed out that all the other kids have their helmets on except mine! Ha! I am just thankful they don't realize yet.

Gaines's class having a picnic lunch

Lily and Will riding bikes. Will having a blast playing with the parachute.

My boy

After camp we went to Chic-fil-a to play with Will's bestie from camp. They love each other so much! Chase kept saying I love him, he is my brother! They better sleep well tonight.

Our crew
Saylor, Hallee, Gaines, & Will

Cell phone pics from Ms. Jennifer

Our ice cream social at Mimi's house today after camp.

Saylor was sick this morning so Will got to ride with Hallee to camp. We have taken so many pics of these kids that they just know what to do!

Will's class

Gaines's Class

Will has never done this before, he actually fell asleep sitting up he was so exhausted!

May Cell Phone Dump

These first 2 weeks of May have been filled with birthday celebrations, school, trips to Mimi and Papa Jim's house, dress up, swim lessons and time hanging with Nonni and Mommy while Daddy is out of town with Uncle Lee.

Papa Jim took us on a make-shift hayride. I always join since I am scared for my children's safety. Will was not about to go!

This reminds me so much of time at Mimi's growing up. First of all that is the same table we had and I can see me coloring or organizing my papers.

Working on our new coloring books with Papa Jim. Thanks Mimi for our books!!!

Rotten

Gaines doing some work this morning.

My own Cinco de Mayo Party - Taco Night

Sweet boys posing for Daddy.

Feeding the miniature horses across the street from Mimi and Papa's house. Will would not go near them and Gaines got a little too close!

Saturday morning Cracker Barrel with Nonni

Nonni bought these ugly hats the boys just HAD to have - "All Aboard to Grandma's House"

Darlington Nascar Race
Daddy and Uncle Lee

Daddy's gifts from his race.

Hysterical. I still think it is funny that Garrick is a Nascar fan.

First picnic of the season after swim.

Gaines was watching over his command center. It is very warm outside mind you and he has a fleece aviator jacket on.