Yard Sales & BBQ's

Our weekend started out by going to the movies. The kids saw Toy Story 3 and loved it. I think every kid in town was there to watch it as well. The line was long outside and the theater was packed. It's funny how after each kid I've had, there seems to be a new Toy Story movie that comes out. For instance, when Brittany was born in 95 the first movie came out. Then in 2001 when Jared was born, the 2nd movie came out. His room was completely decorated in a Toy Story theme and even had a Buzz Lightyear birthday party. Now with the 3rd child here there is a 3rd movie. I find it funny that it just keeps coming back in style. It's a good thing I still have all the toys for the new little ones to enjoy.

Saturday I put out all my junk and had a yard sale. I did it alone and boy was it a lot of work. Thankfully the kids helped me entertain Maddie while I took care of the buyers. I had a great turn out. Thanks in part to my advertising in and around Walmart. I practically live next door and they just stopped at my sale on their way there. I almost couldn't stop the people from coming even though I was planning to rap it up around 1pm. It just gets so hot and we had a birthday party to go to that afternoon. I finally got everything back in boxes about 4pm and then had to race to a Cousin's 16Th birthday party BBQ. He thought he was getting a car poor kid. He got a car, it just was a Hot Wheels one. LOL That was a mean joke, but he doesn't even have his drivers license yet, so he can wait a little longer.





Maddie loved being able to crawl around in the grass while we were outside most of the day. She charmed my yard sale customers and I think I made a couple of extra sales because of her. Ha!




Jared helped me cook dinner with a good old-fashioned BBQ on Sunday! We had all the fixin's and I think everything tastes better using the charcoal brickets rather then those fancy gas outdoor stoves. I bought this little BBQ grill last year and it's still going strong. It's just the size for the kids and I.







Brittany wanted to make this Watermelon Cream Pie recipe she found and did all the hard work herself. In true Brittany style, she made them all cute with little faces.





Tomorrow all the Cousins want to go to the big water park so they can enjoy another HOT Summer day together. They always have the best fun.

That was our weekend! Hope yours was great as well.

Beating the Heat

We had some HOT weather this weekend so I went out and bought some pools for the kids to cool off in. They had a lot of fun.

Madison's first pool. Isn't it cute?



She loved being in the water outside!



Here's a clip of her splashing and having fun.



The older two had their own small pool to soak in.



I had them side by side so they could all swim together.



Brittany playing games with Madison





Jared joined her and I don't know how managed to fit himself in that tiny pool.



I set up the table out on our deck with snacks, drinks & towels after they were done in the water.



Some of our favorite Summer snacks



I also had a BBQ later on in the afternoon. It felt like Summer was really here even though school isn't out for another 3 weeks. This is a preview of what's to come.

Kiddie Corral

Everything is OK at the kiddie corral! I am loving this new gate that keeps curious little kids from wandering about.





She's kinda like these Guinea Pigs we watch on YouTube. Ha!



It's still yucky here. We both feel caged up right now being stuck in the house in this weather.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

It's that time again. Where my boy is at bat and I'm there to cheer. He is with a new team we call "The Reds" for short. He looks really nice in his new team colors of red and white. This group of new boys are all having lots of fun and the coaches are really nice this year. Here are a few highlights from Jared's first game.







Jared is a switch hitter and his swing has improved by standing on the other side this year. I guess when you are left-handed you can bat from either the left or the right side of the home plate. I find that fascinating.

We look forward to another great baseball season ahead.

First Trip to the Park

Last weekend we were able to get out of the house and enjoy the park. It was Maddie's first experience and I think she loved it. I know she really loved the swing and playing with her Brother and Sister there. I took some video of Madison on the swing. She was kicking so hard, being so excited and loving it...I just had to capture it. It will be uploaded soon.

The Great Outdoors

When everything is new to a little one, just sitting in the grass can be exciting. Here's a short clip of Madison enjoying the outdoors.