Tuesday, September 4, 2012

The End of Summer!

I'm a little behind on the blog, so I'm going to try to catch up for July and August!
 
In July I celebrated my birthday with my boys!


We attempted to do a family sleepover in the living room just for fun, but about one hour in it completely backfired. Landon had a hard time just staying in his sleeping bag (too much freedom!), and when we suggested they just sleep in their own beds there were temper tantrums all around. About three hours later they were finally asleep. Maybe we'll attempt another sleepover in a couple of years. :)


And the best part of all.... here they are in the exact same position about 2 1/2 years ago! (Grady was about 2 1/2, and Landon was just a couple months old.) Makes me want to cry!!


Carleen went back to work in July, so I'm watching Elle once or twice per week (depending on her schedule). The boys have of course loved every second of it!


Grady is especially smitten with his cousin. :)



Grady went to art camp with one of his little friends. Here he is at the family sharing on the last day where the kids shared their animal dances with parents.



In August, Kelly, Louis, Hannah and Griffin came up to NC for a visit! As always, everyone had a great time. Grady was again in heaven spending time with his other new cousin. :) He was very proud that he learned how to write Griffin's name.

 
We went blueberry picking at a local organic farm, which was a lot of fun!






We all went to Pinehurst for a weekend and finally got a picture of all the cousins!


Hannah turned 3 in July, and since we weren't in Florida to celebrate with her we had a little birthday party for her in August.

 
A doctor's kit from Carleen, Kevin and Elle!
 
 
Hannah's new baby carrier!
 

And finally, Landon holding Griffin in one of the outfits he wore all the time! Brings back so many memories to see sweet Griffin wearing clothes the boys wore. :)