Loving My Boys!

After teaching summer school for two weeks, I am ready for summer with my boys! They are really starting to play together now. They played in the sandbox together yesterday, and it was so sweet.

We are planning to have lots of fun at home, outside, and around town. This week we are going to learn about the USA, do some crafts, make some treats for the 4th, and watch the World Cup game. We may even attempt to watch fireworks! We are also going to the library and the water park. If we get bored, we may go in search of Jackson's "dancing guys." I will post pictures later in the week!

Grandma and Grandpa's Visit

Grandma and Grandpa spent a week with us. The boys loved it! They were wild even when we met them at the airport! The boys had lots of play time with them. We went to the museum, Cabella's, Costco, downtown Greenville, Fall's Park, Clemson. We ate lots of food and enjoyed spending time together. Jackson wasn't feeling well for the first part of their visit, but here covered quickly! We also went to the water park and swimming lessons.

The boys loved playing in the fountain at Fall's Park. Jackson surprised me and was more into it than Brooks. Grandma and Grandpa got to experience the craziness in our house!

Jackson has really missed them. He doesn't understand that they had to go home. The boys are so blessed to have two wonderful sets of grandparents!

End of Swimming Lessons

We finished up swimming lessons last week. This was Jackson's last time in the parent/child class. I may have shed a tear. Both boys have loved it! Jackson has been blowing bubbles and going under. He loves to jump off of the side! He has done well with his kicking and using his arms. He loved doing the Hokey and Pokey and playing with the cups. He starts the preschool class in a week!

Brooks loves the water. He loves to splash and play with the toys. He tried to blow bubbles, but was not a fan of going under. He also liked to jump in and sing the songs. His favorite is playing in the water park afterwards. He loves going down the frog slide and will do it over and over.  We love going to the water park!

Brooks' Baptism

Brooks was Baptized at Central this morning. We also joined the church. Brooks was so good and didn't even cry when Dr. Bailey walked him down the aisle. He just looked around at everyone. It was so sweet. We were so blessed to get to share the day with my parents and Tim's parents. Brent and Whitney were also there.

Potty Training

We started Potty Training Jackson on Monday. I have to admit I was worried how my stubborn child would react. He has done surprisingly well. We started by putting him in underwear on Monday morning. He had several accidents on Monday, but he also had some successes. Tuesday was even better. He spends a lot of time sitting on the little potty watching TV, but it works.  He has been getting a car for going, but now it is just an M&M. We've been staying at home mostly.  We are planning to get out of the house tomorrow, so we will see how that goes!

Touch-A-Truck

We went to the Downtown Market for the annual Touch-a-Truck. The weather was cool and perfect. Jackson liked looking at everything, but he did not want to get too close. Brooks loved it! He got in the boat, went on the bus, sat on the army truck. He will try anything!

We all shared a cinnamon roll for breakfast. Both boys loved it!

Pump It Up

Jackson had his birthday party at Pump It Up in Greenville. It is full of big jump houses and slides. All of the kids had a great time. Brooks loved getting to run around! Jackson loved building with the foam blocks. He even went down the big slide a few times. Brooks went down too, but he was a little scared.

It is a great place to have a party because you get to rotate rooms and it is just your group in the room. The kids can all run, and you don't have to worry about other kids! We had pizza and cake afterwards. Jackson did good when everyone was singing. He also sat in the big chair and opened his presents. I was surprised he did it!

It is a great place to have a party. It was so easy! As we got in the car, Jackson said, " My birthday is over. I want to do it again!" He has had a great birthday week!