Fall is Here!

A couple of weekends ago, we headed over to a school so Andy could fly his new toy and the boys could play.  As you can see, Andy's plane got stuck in the tree but Sully was able to help him out!

 

Yes, that is a sock in Sully's hand.  He loves to use it to play football in the house.  He tosses it and replays every game he ever saw.  I find socks all over the house (annoying). However, the sock is just right for playing football with Charlie (awesome).

This is actually tackle football (scary).

 

Loving the fall weather!

Looking Back (Labor Day 2012)

Look at all that sass!

Lovin' the sprinkler!

 

 

 

Andy and all of his helpers!

School is in full swing and it has been very busy around here!  I was having some trouble with blogging but it seems to be working fine so I will try to post more often.  Labor Day weekend we were lucky enough to get together with both families. I didn't get any pictures at my parents but snapped a few on Monday at our house.  Luckily, the weather was great and the kids got some sprinkler action.  Then we put them to work washing the car!

Back to School!

 

 

The boys and I started back to school this week!  I am back to teaching first grade but it's a new school so it was VERY busy.  Charlie is in preschool and Sully started 2nd grade.  Both boys had a great week and like their new teachers.  It will be nice to relax this weekend!

Children's Museum!

outside the museum

taking care of the animals

 

the music room

 

Charlie listening to explanations about some paintings

Sully looking for his coupons in the Dominick's exhibit!

It's been cooler this week with some cloudy and rainy weather on some days.  So we decided to check out the local children's museum earlier in the week.  Lots of other people had the same idea for an outing on a rainy morning so I'm glad we got there early.  When we left around 11, there was a line and a wait to get in!  The boys enjoyed exploring all of the exhibits!

Welcome Penelope!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rebecca and Matt welcomed their third child on August 9th!  Andy and I were lucky enough to visit on the day she was born.  The kids had to wait until she came home so they met their new cousin for the first time yesterday. Sully couldn't get enough of little Penelope!  He wanted to hold her and couldn't believe how soft her hair was and how tiny she was.  We were even able to get a picture of all the cousins together which can be near impossible these days.  It's an exciting time!

Update!

Uncle Scott trying to go through the tunnel!

Grammy and Grampy

Charlie playing baseball

 

Scott playing baseball with the boys

We have been having a great summer!  It has been spent mostly at the pool trying to beat the heat. We have also done some visiting with family.  Uncle Scott came over for dinner last night and the boys wore him out with baseball, games, and their constant energy!

Cathy and the Girls!

Cathy and the girls came for a visit.  After hanging out at the house for a bit, we headed over to the local farm.

 

There is a ton of fun stuff for the kids to play with including gathering the eggs!

The chicken coop with actual chickens.

 

Charlie and all the girls!

Abby, Amanda, and Allie

We had a picnic lunch at the farm followed by ice cream and a nice walk home.  It's always great to see Cathy and the girls but it gets more difficult as the kids get even busier!

Pool Time!

 

 

The best purchase I made this summer was our pool pass!  We go to the pool almost every day and the boys are getting to be really good swimmers.  It has been a lifesaver this summer since it's been sooooo HOT.  

Progress!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is what the basement looked like after Andy and Scott worked all day Saturday!  We can't believe how fast the dumpster got filled up.  I will post pictures later---I am almost finished removing the floor.  There are two stubborn spots.  We have cleaned up a little bit and Andy has gotten even more stuff out to the dumpster.  We are almost ready for the basement cleaning process to remove the mold!

Soccer Camp!

a little scrimmage

heading off the field on the last day

more practice

team huddle at the end of practice

Charlie waiting for his big brother

 

Last week, Sully went to soccer camp at the local high school.  It was every day from 9-12 which was perfect for him.  He has never played organized soccer but of course he loved every minute of it.  We have not found a sport that Sully doesn't like!