My summer sillies have enjoyed lots of fun in the sun! From our favorite Celebration Park, splash pads, playgrounds, Fair Park Fun, pool play dates, and Popsicle parties, our summer has been filled with lots of sun tan lotion, a few skinned knees and boo boos, and super sweet and some crazy moments. Taking two around this summer has been a lot of fun and a whole lot of interesting at times. We have hit threenagerhood hard this summer and my Liam love can definitely hit those high octaves. Mommyhood can be a balance some days, but even with the silly and a whole lot of crazy, I do cherish those sweet moments of crazy and cute.
It's crazy to think how different this summer looks as compared to last year.
2016
{Bryson, Aubrey, Liam, Madelynn, & Emily}
{Robert, Will, Aubrey & Liam}
{Aubrey & Liam pool play|
2017 Celebration Park Fun
I can't say that "mommyhood" is easy in this crazy life but moments like this I will cherish always. And while there may be hair pulling, toy stealing, whining from both, my kids absolutely adore each other. That makes every moment worth it. It's been fun to see Liam come into his own this summer. With my walking little tot, it is fun to watch him explore but also at times to still cling to mommy.
{This hat-loving little has gotten so big!}
This summer has been a season of firsts... lots of steps and lots of big moves on the bigger playground. We are feeling much more independent and loving adventure and our need to explore.
{Trying to figure out a double nap has been interesting lately so poor boy is not always big smiles, but does enjoy a little park fun too}
Liam LOVES the splash pad.
Our first trip to the splash pad was a great success. It may have taken him a few attempts before getting excited about the water, but after that it was hard to take him away. Aubrey is also really enjoying water these days. For a few years it was hit or miss with her, but this summer has been so fun with our new love for a little wet and wild afternoon at a splash pad.
We also love meeting sweet friends for some fun in the sun. On this day, we met up with our Voss friends. Aubrey loved getting to splash around with Parker as his older brother was at VBS. It was a fun morning of wet and wild splash pad fun with the kiddos.
Hope Park
Splash Pad & Picnic
Chalk the Lot
Willow Bend Mall
This summer we met up with a few ladies and their kiddos from church at Willow Bend Mall for Chalk the Lot. It was a super hot but fun day of side walk chalk, free station activities and game, and delicious snow cones for the family.
{Erin and our kids enjoying some sweet snow cones.}
I love how big sister tries to give Liam tickles to make him smile. He can be so serious in a new situation, but give him a few minutes and he'll be the life of the party.
{Crayola Artist}
We enjoyed a morning of fun with Denise and Stephanie as well as their kiddos Evelyn and Tristan.
{Aubrey & Eva Mae enjoying some crayola coloring fun!}
Our morning was filled with a whole lot of color and fun in the hot, hot sun! I love these fun and free summer activities with the kids.
Swim & Splash Play Date
Trout,Westin, & Benny
This summer we had the wonderful opportunity to visit with my sweet friend and co-worker, Trout and her precious grand kiddos. Aubrey had so much fun swimming with her new little friends in the big pool like a fish. We spent all morning going from pool to splash pad and back. What a fun day, a perfect pool and play pad, and sweet new play pals. I love this sweet time being able to catch up with my dear friend. Thankful for these moments of fun in the sun but also perfect relaxation.
{Westin & Aubrey enjoy a pool snack}
After the pool, the kids enjoyed a nice, LONG nap, and then a movie date upstairs.
While this may only last 10 minutes and then full on big boy rough and tumble takes over, I do have to say it is on of my favorite moments with the kids. I love watching them cuddle close, watching movies, reading books, or laughing at high octaves in the car with tickles. As of late I have been more of a referee as to whose turn it may be but moments such as this make all of those others worth it. I adore these sweet summer sillies.
This summer we have also had Chick-fil-a visits, Target shopping runs for ballet accessories, and birthday bashes. Here are a few pictures from our summer of silly.
{Ballet Shopping with our Ogle friends}
{Swim date with our Fantlets}
Oh how we love our Fantlets. While the mama's enjoyed a strong workout with CG, our kiddos enjoyed their time together and then a cool dip in the pool to follow. Love these little fishies!
We loved our precious
play date with our friend, Kate. From pretty princesses, story reading, ad playing nap time, we had so much fun with our friend.
{Jack's 2nd Birthday bash}
Princess Pary for Eva Mae's 4th
{Happy 4th birthday to our sweet Eva Mae. We loved celebrating our sweet princess friend. We felt like royalty decorating a castle and our very own princess crown while riding away on our own stable horse.}
{Aubrey & Eva Mae}
{Gigi & Jack}
{Make a wish!}
{Kayleigh & Jack}
{Evelyn & Jack}
{Prince and princess crowns}
{Erin, Eva Mae, & Gigi}
{Amy & Kayleigh}
Cox Crew Play
Pizza Party Play Date
{Will-2, Aubrey-3, Robert-3, Liam-1}
{Story time with Ray}
{Cookie time with the babes}
{Story time with Mr. Robert}
{Robert & Aubrey}
{We are serious about our spaghetti night}
{Sunday portraits before church
Aubrey-3, Daddy-33, Liam-1}
{First Saturday of the month Home Depot Craft with the kiddos}
This was definitely a
mommy hands-on craft this month. But Aubrey surely enjoyed practicing her hammering skills and loved painting her new bug box.
{Jumping Fun on Home Depot Craft Days}
{Rainy Day Donut date with mommy after Home Depot}
{Cuddles with my lovely lady}
We surely love this special time with sweet friends making unforgettable memories. Thankful for our best friends, our church family, and all the precious relationships shared with our family of four. I surely am in love with our summer sillies 2017.
