Random Pictures From August

Most of these have already made it to Facebook, but since I have a few family members who don't use Facebook, I thought I'd go ahead and post them here too. 

When Tate's done with a cupcake vs. when Collin is done.

Teaching Papa how to play Wii

Our little Peacock :)

 I just love this last one. It's not even a great picture, but the moment is so precious to me. I love seeing their little heads so close together while they watch T.V. or play. I'm going to miss this when they're grown. 

Preschool

We started Homeschool back in July! I know Preschool isn't mandatory, so it doesn't really count as "official" school, but Collin is loving it! He begs me to do school ALL THE TIME. Even on Sunday's. I am so glad he loves to learn and am having so much fun teaching him. I love having my boys at home with me! 

One Picture

Love this boy.

The 4th

 Happy 4th of July!!! 

We partied hard this year! We spent the morning at the Orlando Science Center and ran in to Curious George while we were there!

 They had special 4th of July activities for all the kids. Collin and Tate both got balloon animals. Collin decided to name his snake, Boo-a-la-cia. No idea where he gets these names from.

 We had fun showing my dad and Logan the new exhibit where you can test different strengths.

 And I learned that if I'm ever dangling from something, I only have a little over a minute for someone to save me before I plummet to my death :)

  

We decided to park in Disney Employee parking to see Disney Fireworks this year. We LOVED the Winter Garden fireworks last year, but it was soooo crowded and took a while to get back home. This was a nice change.

 Logan and I decided to end the night by playing with glow sticks and sparklers. Iron Man style ;)

I love living in this country and feel so blessed to have my little family and extended family so close.

Another Teenager in the House!

 My little brother Logan turned 13!!!! I begged and begged and he finally relented and let me do a quick photo shoot. It's not every day you become a teenager after all. I had to document it!

The boys LOVE their uncle Logan and he's really good with them. We're sad they moved away, but are so thankful we get to see them so often :)

A Long Awaited Birthday

 Collin was super excited about his birthday this year which made it so much fun! We have a ton of family birthdays during the months of June and July. (8 to be exact) and of course we had to celebrate each one with cake! With each round of cake, Collin would always ask, "Is this my birthday cake?" He was pretty patient as each birthday in the family came and went, but the night before his big day he was ecstatic. I'm pretty sure he asked me every 5 minutes if it was his birthday yet. Surprisingly, he went to bed pretty fast that night. Maybe because we told him the sooner he went to sleep, the sooner his birthday would be here :)

 Check out his awesome cake this year! Made especially for him by Grandma Boyd.

He really liked it! Unfortunately, Tate also liked it and grabbed the planes off the top and took of running. He didn't put those things down for two days! Collin was spoiled rotten, as usual, with gifts so I don't think he noticed :) When I asked Collin what he wanted for his birthday he said, a scooter. I was pretty surprised, but a scooter is what he got. He loves it. He takes it everywhere and would even take it to church if we would let him :)

He has really matured since turning four. He is still stubborn as heck sometimes, but he does whatever I ask without complaining (most of the time) and is always looking out for his little brother. I can't believe this is the same little baby we brought home 4 years ago. We love this little boy who brings laughter and spunk to our little family :)

One Picture

Sometimes I forget how young and innocent he really is. I love this boy :)