Afternoon Around Mi Casa

We had Aunt Carolyn, Opa, Granna, Uncle Brad and Aunt Jacquleyn over to our house for dinner Friday. 

Aunt Carolyn got to hang out in our yard with us and see the kids in full action.  Trenton was Buzz Lightyear!

Opa gave Bennett a pony ride on his leg.  Bennett loved it!

 The Incredible Hulk is the newest super hero.   Trenton claimed to be him using his strength and muscles.  Bennett copied, go figure!

 Bennett thought he was wearing the knight helmet correctly.  Haha!

 Cooling down with dual fans.....on hand held one from the zoo and the baby stroller one.

 Our little daddy mowing the lawn.

 Break and chill out time

 Same expression even!  Wow!

 When Uncle Brad arrived, he had a surprise......his sleeping bag!  He heard how much the boys had been loving their sleeping bags lately.

 Uncle Brad and Trenton Luke

 Sitting around the living room playing balloon boom!

 Will it pop on Aunt Carolyn?  The boys watch in suspense.

 No, it always pops on Trenton!  :)

Zoo with Aunt Carolyn

On this cool summer morning, we were able to take Aunt Carolyn and Opa to the zoo with us.  

Trenton and Aunt Carolyn feeding the parokeets.

 The lions, most of which were very attentive this morning.  Saw and little Momma/Daddy scuffle and the cubs roaming in between this lounge period.

 We also saw a rare savanna stampede.  It was a chain of zebra, ostrich, gazelle, giraffe chase.  We caught the giraffe at the end.  It was exciting to witness!

 Our cubs

 Aunt Carolyn, Opa, Trenton and Bennett with a bachelor gorilla in the background.

 Watching the rhino.

The kangaroos caught our attention today as we passed.  Usually they are sound asleep and we don't notice them.  Trenton climbing the twisty slide.   

 Riding the pandas (their favorite animals) on the carousel.

Ending with a train ride!

Arbor Bridge Poll

It is crazy to think all summer we haven't made it to Granna and Opa's pools.  I think the boys forgot how much fun it was.  They have a shallow baby pool that they really enjoy playing in.  

 Trenton points out the turtle shell squirt gun.  We whipped it out for this pool trip.

 Bennett spraying around.

 Trenton helping him.

 And then playing get me with the water.

And the audience.....Opa, Granna, Aunt Carolyn, (and me, of course!)

A Taste of Fall!

If this is any taste of what fall will be like, bring it on!  Temperatures were in the 50s this morning and 60s for the entire time we were at the park.  It was absolutely beautiful!  We were so glad Mommy's friend Heather brought her little girl Olivia there to play with us.  From plasma cars to balloon rockets, we were all over the place having a good ol' time!

 We started out strong on the playground.

 Trenton loves to catch Bennett.  Bennett actually still likes it, too.

 Relaxing and having a snack (or 4......that's all we brought boys!)

Then, we moved on to sticks before bring out all the yard toys for the grassy area.  So fun!

Mohawks and Bubble Baths

Mowawks.  They always want them in a bubble bath.  Trenton had a pretty good one going.  Bennett's wouldn't stand up long.  He desperately needs a little trim.  

Cherokee Aquatic Center

I was excited my friend Brittany suggested the Cherokee Aquatic Center's new waterpark for a summer activity.  She helped me with the boys, since at times, they like to venture in different directions.  They love when Brittany comes along.  The funny thing is, Bennett will often grab her because she's a blonde, too, and realize a minute later that it isn't me.  :)

 There was a big climbing, spraying, dumping, shooting water thingamajig.

 Mini slides.

And their favorite......a lazy river.  T couldn't touch and the water was fast moving, so he left his puddle jumper on for the day.  He enjoyed going back and forth between things just too much!

Ahoy! It's a Boy!

I couldn't wait for my best friend from high school to get into town to throw her her Atlanta baby shower.  I hadn't seen her for her entire pregnancy!  After thinking they were not going to find out the gender, they gave in and just recently found out it was a boy!  Of course, I am beyond excited to have another boy joining my two precious boys.  They're going to have many fun times together!

 Her shower was nautical, so my house was decked out in red, white and blues with whales, anchors and sailboats.

 Katherine preggo.......she makes you sick because she is still so dang skinny and cute!

 Love the wooden icons from Hobby Lobby and Michaels!  Mason jars were decorated with life savors.  

 Blueberry water and mimosa were a perfect touch!

 Target had these boxes 3 years ago.  I knew I'd need them at some point.  Haha!

 Dessert treats were cupcakes and chocolate pretzels.

 From our shower to yours..............loofahs and lotion were the favors.

 Stamping delivery prediction dates with baby footprints.

 Game table.  Can you guess the baby animal? and prizes (wine stopper) for your "bottle"

 Game up close.  It was fun!

 Books in lieu of cards lined the mantle.

 I absolutely love our Good Night Georgia book, so I had to get her Good Night Virginia.

 The table ready for lunch buffet:  chicken salad, fruit salad and pasta salad.

 High school friends that could make it.  Stephanie, Katherine, me and Chrissy

 Two special gifts.  Gator clothes (the couple met at UF) and a blanket made by her mom.

Steph, Kat and me are so short.......literally 5 ft tall.  After the party we all looked down because are feet were aching and we were ready to take off our shoes.  This is what we noticed....... we had wedges to give us height.  We were 5'4'' this day!  :)  It was a good laugh!