what 8 looks like

Love that smile!

Our big boy turned 8 this week. It really does feel like yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital. He has brought us so much joy and he continues to make us so proud!  

we're baaack

We had a great trip to the beach and now it is back to reality. However, we have many fun activities planned for the rest of the summer and I have a really big project in the works!  Stay tuned for more...

Here are a few more pics from our trip. 

This is a great shot, except for my finger.  Drat!

Papa and Grant enjoying some post movie popcorn!

Uncle Rob and Americo on the bay

Miss those beaches already!

the crow collection

We are so lucky in Dallas to have an amazing collection of Asian art.  The Crow Collection of Asian Art is in the heart of downtown Dallas and it offers a great selection of art from India, Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On the first Saturday of every month they have family days at the museum. Admission is free and there are always great activities for children and adults.  We have been several times and it never disappoints. This month was no exception.  On top of all of this goodness is the fact that the Nasher Sculpture Museum across the street has their free family day at the same time.  It makes for a great day!

the boys outside of the Crow Collection

my little crew

Andrew likes that lion

Andrew making a wellness journal

Andrew making a Mandala drawing

A's finished product

the boys practicing their yoga

more poses

Grant at the Nasher

Grant showing off his prize for finishing the scavenger hunt at the Nasher. 

fun at Clyde Warren Park

more fun at the park

one last park picture

the fourth

We had a great Fourth of July here.  We went to the neighborhood parade and then to grandma's to swim. I even managed to put together a quick holiday craft.

John with his favorite prize, his hat!

Love this. 

Waiting for the parade

He is not sure about this yet!

the gang

There was a great banjo band

This is the banner  I made for the mantle with some left over fabric.  

enjoying summer

Summer is moving right along over here. We have managed to stay busy although we have snuck in our fair share of laziness too.

John at his last baseball game. 

Fun in the backyard pool!

making pizza

Grant was really into it.

John made a masterpiece.

John's baseball trophy

Fun at the spray ground

I think he is exercising here.  

Andrew is schooling Grant on the important things in life.

Love those boys

may the force be with you...

Last weekend we went to an amazing performance by the Fort Worth Symphony. They performed many of John Williams songs including Indiana Jones, Superman and Star Wars. There was also a laser and firework show.  Both were amazing.

For some reason A wanted his head to be smaller than his grandparents in this picture.  Silly boy. 

Lala and Grant

the boys catching fireflies

Can you see the storm trooper?

my little big boy!

We are soaking in relaxing mornings and lazy days. We have spent lots of time at home and have yet to venture out on many summer adventures.  The main reason for this is because one amazing little boy is no longer in diapers! We spent last Friday and the weekend working on potty training and for the most part he has got it down!  We are so proud of him! 

Grant with his "potty chart"

Celebrating Grant's achievement with a Captain America cake

playing school
                                                         

fun at the park

                                                                                                          

looking for fireflies