Fall Bash

Mark and I hosted a fall bash for our homeschool group. We cooked burgers and hotdogs and had potluck side dishes. I had lots of activities for the kiddos including crafts, tent play, and we also set up the karaoke outside. The weather was perfect for an outdoor event and we had a great time. We had such a good time that we are thinking about hosting a spring bash next year!

Fall Bash - more pics

Rocket Launch

We finally got a chance to get to the DARS rocket society to launch Carson's rocket. It was so fun for him to participate since we just watched the last time we went.

Ice Skating

Carson is taking ice skating lessons. He is really good at it and it is nice that the classes are every other week so it doesn't overwhelm our schedule. He says that he is really enjoying it.

Chess Anyone?

At the park, some boys in our group sat in the shade and played chess. I thought this was really cool and took a picture. Mitchell (the one on the right) thought it was really funny that I was taking his picture. It was such a beautiful day and I feel so happy that these children get a chance to be outside and unrestricted.

Finally, The chosen one

Whenever we have been to a children's show where they asked for volunteers, Carson has never been chosen. He ALWAYS raises his hand and is usually disappointed when he isn't chosen. Well, he finally got his chance! We went to a clown show and they asked for volunteers. He was so excited and took his responsibility VERY seriously. He listened well and did as instructed and turned the scarf green with the green magic wand. He really wanted to stay up there and continue to help, but was happy with his participation.

Mom's birthday

Earlier this month, my mom celebrated her 62nd birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!
We went to my parents for a visit and I made her a homemade french silk birthday pie. It was a relaxing visit and we spent a lot of it enjoying their pool.

Witty

I bought some Sundrops to decorate a cake for Mark for our 13th wedding anniversary. While we were checking out at the grocery store, the bag ripped open and the candies scattered all over the floor.
Carson quickly chimed in, "Mom, now you know why they call them Sundrops. Because they like to drop!"

Picture of Sundrops on the cake :)

Big kiss from Cameron

The twins turn 5!

Our neighbor's twins turned 5 and had a pool party. We've never been to their house, so Carson was so excited to go. The pool was a salt water pool - those are so nice! Mark got into the pool with the boys and they stayed in for most of the party. It was hard to get Carson to leave when it was all over.

NEW Sheds & Fence!

We bought 2 sheds for our yard. One is a garden shed and the other is Mark's workshop. They put them up as the boys watched. Dallas Shed did such a great job! We finally have the garage cleaned out and can park 2 cars inside.
We also put a in new fence that included an electric gate for our driveway. Coming home and pushing the button to open the gate is so nice and luxurious! Our property is so much nicer and I LOVE living here.

Carson and I brought cold water for the workers. He made a sign so they would know what was in the glasses (Cameron is contributing by playing in the water!)

Lemonade Stand

Carson has been wanting to make some money and he decided that he wanted to try to sell lemonade. On Sunday, we squeezed lemons and got some signs ready and headed to our neighborhood gazebo area. He did really well and enjoyed meeting all the people who stopped to buy from him. He was out for about 1.5hours and sold cups for 50cents/each. He ended up making $12.50 and immediately wanted to go to the toy store. He was so proud when he bought his own toys. I asked if making the money was hard work and he said, "Yes, staying out in the heat was hard work!".

Finger Painting

Carson was painting and Cameron decided he would like to join in. We set him up with some finger paints and he loved the way the paint felt on his hands. Carson finger painted too and got messy hands (he usually doesn't like stuff on his hands). Anyway, he had gone to wash and I later walked into the bathroom to help him wash it off.
About an hour later, I went into the media room to find green paint smeared all over the door and file cabinet. Carson felt horrible for doing it, but with a little elbow grease and my help, we had it cleaned up in no time.

Library Fun Day

Last week, we went to the Plano Library fun festival. All of the plano libraries get together for this and we are familiar with a lot of the librarians so we knew a lot of them there. It was supposed to be held from 6-8pm, but we arrived at 5:30 and Carson was able to do all the games and crafts with no lines to wait in. It was fun, but it was hot. Cameron really liked walking around and playing with his brother.

Seaworld Trip 1

We went to SeaWorld San Antonio last week. We had a great time and the boys loved it. They liked playing in the hotel too - they would go up and down the halls over and over. The hotel had a tennis court and salt water pool that we enjoyed. I can't believe that Mark and I actually got a chance to play tennis for a short while (with the boys on the court, of course!).
SeaWorld was really fun and I would go back again this summer if I didn't have to strap a baby in a carseat for 4.5 hours. Those trips are hard on little ones. The park was beautiful and there was plenty to do. The shows were really fun, short and high energy - just perfect for little ones. Carson fell in love with Shamu and so on the second day, we went back to see the show again but on the first row (where they splash you on purpose). Well, I wouldn't actually call it splash - It is more like having a heavy 5 gallon bucket of water poured over your head. Carson didn't like that much, but he didn't take it out on Shamu :) He certainly won't forget that Whales need salt water to live in since he got a mouthful!

Seaworld Trip 2

Seaworld Trip 3