Happy 4th

Here is what we did on the 4th...fun, fun, fun!!!

All decked out in our 4th attire.

Papa and Nana surrounded by love! Don't you love Papa and Pipi's look?

This boy has turned into a fish this summer!

L.C. went off the rope swing many times. This pictures are not too great because they were across the lake and I really had to zoom in. He swam all the way to the swing. He also went off the platform that is in the middle of the lake. It is probably higher than a high dive. I was in the water "life guarding" so I did not get any pictures.

Jeff swinging like a monkey.

Good ole sparklers!

The fireworks show in Pickens was pretty good, and nobody cried (we were afraid that J.J. would) J.J. did cover his ears though.

DINNER

Don't you feel sorry for the little mouse? He was so scared, and seemed to know his fate. I think the snake liked watching him tremble. The mouse was there when we started our hike and still there after we finished swimming.

A perfect day

Last week we went to Pickens to stay at Papa and Nana's cabin near Table Rock. We had a great week just relaxing and taking it a day at a time.

The kids played in the creek everyday and caught many salamanders, crawdads, fish, and even a turtle.

We went to the lake a several times, and the kids became more confident in the water (video to come).

Dinner and dessert! No clean up required!

Did I say dessert!! Yum yum!

A ride in the Jeep after dinner.

A view of Table Rock at sunset! A perfect ending!

Swim Camp=Free time

Last week the kids went to swim camp...ALL of them!!! This was the first time that we have ever dropped off all four kids and had time to ourselves. We had 2 hours each day to do whatever we wanted.






Pipi did so well swimming. Here is just a short clip of her going under water. She went under water over and over, and was so proud of herself. She came up smiling every time!

New Do and a Thank you!

I just cut No-Bo's hair into what Jeff calls "a big boy haircut". He has wanted me to do it for a while now, and I have put him off. It is taking a while to get used to, but I think he still looks super cute (minus all the dirt on his face). Why is it that we get so attached to hair of all things?


Thank you Aunt Fav. and the rest of the Lingenfelters for our new super capes...we love them, and are ready to take on the world!

Yeah for summer!

Well I am finally getting around to updating. I don't know why I dread posting when I haven't done it for a while, but I do. As usual there is a lot going on in the Wilson household. Jeff and I have decided that summer is great. I mean what is better than sleeping in (8am is sleeping in right?), exercising every day, being able to take walks until 9:30 because it is still light out, swimming, visiting family, working in the yard, strawberry picking, going to the park, playing tennis and so on and so on. We are enjoying it all right now!

Guess where the water kept hitting them? Crazy boys...right now they can laugh about it!



Since the big boys both have their Birthdays in December we decided several years ago to celebrate their 1/2 Birthdays as well. There is always something that they would like to have during the rest of the year, but always have to wait until their B'day or Christmas which happens to be almost at the same time. They usually get to pick out something that they have been wanting, and we make them feel special for the day. I think we are in trouble though because we will have to start doing it with the twins before too long, and their 1/2 Birthday falls right during the holiday crazy time of year that we were trying to work around in the first place!!!!

Keeno time

Here is my great group of Keeno friends. Not quite everyone was here this night, but we had a big group anyway . We meet once a month at someones house and play for gifts and then play some more to steal gifts. Some nights you go home with 3 some nights none. This night I broke even!

First communion

On Sunday L.C. was finally able to receive his First Holy Communion. The rest of the class did theirs last Sat. night, but he was so sick he couldn't make it. We didn't want to push him to do it and then throw up the body and blood of Jesus...that would be horrible. He was upset last weekend because everyone had come to town to share this special day with him, and he didn't want to disappoint them. He is such a sweet thoughtful little boy and he makes us so proud in all that he does. Everyone at church did such a great job on Sunday to make his day very personal and special.

Happy Birthday X 2

Well my babies have turned 3! I know everyone says they can't believe how fast time goes, but it is sadly true. They are growing up way to fast and I don't like it. This is a new stage for me. I have gone through this age 2 other times with the big boys, but I have always had another baby (or 2) to follow. They really are at a fun age, and I guess I don't remember this stage as much with the big guys because I was a sleep deprived, milk cow! It is so neat how they play together and the little conversations that they have. Too cute. We celebrated their party on Sat. with family and of course our dear friends the Warbingtons! Happy Birthday my sweet little ones.

Okay, so what is the big difference, besides the obvious, between a little boy and little girl?

NOTHING in our house!!! She fits right in!!

Hanging out

Since No-Bo finished school last week he and the twins have become big buddies. It is neat to see him in the role of the big brother while L.C. is at school. On this day I saw these 2 blondies hanging out in "the woods" beside our house, so I snuck up on them to get this picture. They were just sitting there chatting. They also sent Pipi inside to get snacks for their hike. It's moments like these you want to burn into your brain!

Graduation

My baby is growing up way to fast! I'm not ready for kindergarten! They had a cute pirate program to end the year.

The wedding day

Here are the bridesmaids in the limo on the way to the wedding.

My cuties...don't you love how Pipi smiles???

J.J. dancing with his Aunt Jamie.

My sweet, handsome boys!

L.C. really came out of his shell during the wedding. You should have seen him dancing. He was all over the dance floor letting loose. This video it a tame dance!!! I love it!!

To my Mom

I just wanted to let you know that you are the best mom in the whole world! I am the mom that I am because of you. You have been such a great role model to all of us growing up. The nurturing love that you have shown us has carried over into our "grown up" lives and into our own little families. You have such a giving spirit and will share or give away any of your treasures. There is nothing in this world that you would not do for your children, and too often you are not thanked enough or appreciated enough for all that you do. I am so very proud that you are my mom. I hope that one day when my children are grown they will feel the same about me as I do about you because I couldn't ask for a more wonderful, beautiful mom. Thank you for just being you. I love you to pieces!!!!

Rehearsal pics

These are just a few pictures from Jamie's wedding weekend in Mobile. These were taken after the rehearsal. Don't they all look thrilled in the last one.

Down by the bay...

...where my children roam free

What broken foot?

This past weekend we traveled to Mobile, AL for my sisters wedding. We stayed a couple of nights with my youngest sister in Dauphin Island. She lives right by the bay. The kids love exploring around there.