Sunday School Social

We had a SS get together at one couple's house in Midlothian. They have a huge home with a great pool for tons of kids to play in. I never did a count, but based on the pic below there were quite a few. We weren't there to long when a pre-teener slipped on the diving board and busted his head open to the point he went to the local hospital for 10ish stitches. You would think the adults and kids would have settled down after that, but not so much. Preston wasn't to sure about being social this particular night so Mr. Jason helped him out...by throwing him in the pool. He quickly decided that the other kids were having lots of fun after all. It was great to socialize with so many couples at one time!

Mr. Jason and Pres having a little talk on the way to the pool.

...and in he goes!

July 4th Weekend

We have been fortunate the last few years to be able to spend the weekend of July 4th with part of Doug's family at Granbury lake. Uncle Philip's in-laws have an absolutely beautiful home that backs up to the lake with lots and lots of fun stuff to do. The kids get to go out on the boat, fish, swim, play, watch movies, and the list goes on! As always we had a fabulous time even though we weren't allowed to burn fireworks this year due to the extreme heat/no rain conditions.

Grandpa, Doug, and 6 cousins coming back from a spin around the lake.

One cute pair of twins

Connor had to wear a pink life jacket which he ended up being somewhat proud of:)

He is with cousin Kaelyn.

Connor caught a fish.

Doug and Preston baiting hooks.

Wasting away fishin'

Cousin David, Connor, and Pres...oh and Monkey Sam:)

That was a tough weekend!

Tent Building Twins

The twins wanted to build a tent and were in the need of a little help. I showed them how to use sheets and hand them from the closet door onto other objects in the room. They thought that was amazing and I was the coolest for thinking of that. I told them when I was little my best friend and I would cover her room up in sheets. This went on for two straight days of playing until Connor was gone for a night and they decided that was the perfect time to camp out in their tent. They slept in the closet where part of the tent was with a flashlight on all night.

A Visit With Grandpa

Grandpa Black and Joy came to town for a quick visit for sweet Garin's 4th birthday. Before going to the party we stopped by our new lot to show them around, feed the ducks, and wet a hook. The boys fed the birds so much bread that the ducks actually started to wander away from the vehicle before it was all gone. Grant and Preston chose to feed them from the inside of the vehicle to prevent any accidental bitings. The boys caught a bass and several perch while we were out there. I don't think they will ever tire of fishing.

Doug and Ed touring the surrounding property.

Crazy Hair Day at VBS

The third graders are the Green Team and Grant's favorite color is green...need I say more!

Welcome To Big Church

At Hillcrest Baptist Church the Kindergartners are recognized with a bible presentation at the end of the school year. This is when they start attending "Big Church" on a weekly basis. The preacher, Mike Simmons, had the kinders down front right before he started preaching and asked them where they learned information about Christ. They answered the Bible. He then had Keri and her helpers pass out the new Bibles. The twins were so cute and very proud. They opened them up while sitting on the steps at the front of the sanctuary and started looking at the pages until Keri shooed them back to their seats because they were the only ones left. They just couldn't wait to get back to their seats to take a peek!

Ms. Keri trying to get them to go back to mom:)

Proud Preston

Proud Grant

Fun Time With The Jacksons

Aunt Shelley, Jax, and Jake were headed off to a local sprinkler park and so we decided to join along for some early summer fun. Jax has just recently decided that playing in the water is actually more fun than watching others do it. I didn't think my crew would have as much fun as they did so a great time was had by all. The cousins always have a great time together!

Jake learning where is facial features are and pulling Connor's nose instead of his own:)

The twins and Jax going down the whale slide.

Jake got a bit sleepy and decided that laying on the diaper bag was a-okay.

My big-little boys

Connor supervising Jake sliding

Shelley with Jake

Big Connor

Grant learned how to pump himself on a swing during Kindergarten...that was a big task!