Like Mother Like Daughter

Not the best picture...but oh well!
I was at my mom and dad's earlier this week. My mom, the kids, and I did some shopping one day. My mom came down and we just looked at each and laughed! Both black shirts, jean capris that rolled up on the bottom, and the EXACT same pair of flip flops! That is not unusual for my momma and I! We seem to do this often, and not on purpose! I just love my mom so much! She is one of my favorite people to hang out with. I am blessed to have her so close, and at a moments notice we can jump in our cars and be together to shop in 30 minutes! She's the best!!

art

Like I have said before...Dylan loves art.

He loves to create masterpieces.

And let me tell you...everything he creates is a masterpiece.

I love getting out his art supplies and just letting him go wild. He loves it too He just sits and works. I sit and make a few masterpieces too. It is a nice time for us.

And when we are done he hangs a few up. He loves using the tape. I love walking in his room and seeing him proudly hang a new picture up! He also likes to share his art. We currently have his work hanging in his room, Saylor's room, our room, the kitchen, and the playroom.

Why spend money on art when you can display your child's!!

sleeping

How did she go from sleeping like this...to this...in only 4 1/2 short months!

Oh, how they grow up so fast.

Splash Cove

Saturday the kids and I went to Kansas City to swim with my parents while Seth golfed in a tournament! I found this fun pool while I was looking for something on the internet...and I knew we had to go sometime this summer! It was a blast, and we will be going again...very soon hopefully!!
This pool is great for Dylan, the entire pool was 4 feet or under and this entire area with 3 slides just for younger kids! There really wasn't much for older kids, which is kind of nice!! He went down the green slide twice. The second time a HUGE bucket of water dropped right on top of him when he came out. He was done with that slide after that! I don't blame him, It was a bucket of water that was the size of a bath tub...so LOTS of water right on him!! He LOVED this slide. He went down so many times! The first few times I had to go with him or my dad had to, then he just went on his own. He sure hisn't the bravest little thing, but that's just fine! He has to take his time to do things then he usually loves it!

He also enjoyed climbing up on the rope! I always took the stairs!

Little Miss Saylor enjoyed herself too! She really likes the water and just chills while her big brother plays! Every time we go swimming she ends up falling asleep in my arms! Good thing Dylan is big enough to play in the pool on his own so I can sit back in the shade and hold Saylor!

We spent almost 3 hours here today, worth every penny and the hour drive! Can't wait for our next trip!

Birthday Parties 1, 2, and 3

Dylan had 3 parties...yes 3!!
Party #1 was with Seth's family. It was all about Lightening McQueen and Cars! It was pretty low key...cousins, pizza, cake, and playing!!


Party #2 was with friends! Well, my friends and their kids! It was a Monster Truck
Party! It was a lot of fun for the boys!!

And party #3 was in July 3rd with my family! Dylan got an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins, he has wanted one for a while now! It was yummy!!
I kept all 3 of Dylan's parties simple this year! I have learned in the past 3 years that all he cares to do is play and hang out...so I let him! But beware...turning 5 is a bog deal, so we may have to do a big party!! I also realized...my kids may not have the best looking cakes, but they taste good and are made with lots of momma's love!!

4

4

My boy is 4.

How is it possible that 4 years has passed already.

It has gone so fast. So, So fast.

He has learned so much, and changed so much.

One thing hasn't changed...he is still a momma's boy.

Just bigger, more grown up, and talks a little more! I am so proud to be the mommy of this 4 year old little boy.

I feel so lucky to be the one to teach him and guide him through life (with the help of his super-cool daddy!!).

Leading up to this day I struggled. Not sure I was ready for him to be 4. I have never been one to get sad or emotional about growing up. I could care less about how old I am, and I have always been excited about Dylan getting older! But the past week has been hard. He does so many things that reminds me that he is getting older. More grown up and more independent!

But today was good. Not sad at all. We had a fun party with his friends.

Getting older will be good. That's what life is all about.

Happy Birthday Baby Boy!

I love you!

Mommy

Drums

My special corner in the playroom, the one I like to relax in with my ribbon and sewing machine...well it has a new neighbor. A very loud neighbor. His name is Mr. Drum Set!! Dylan got a drum set for his birthday from Grandma and Grandpa Packard. He wanted it sooooo bad. If you asked him what he wanted he would say, "A drum set." He has been building his own drum set for weeks at home. Now he doesn't have to build one, he has a real one. He is playing all of his favorite country songs. Next to my favorite corner.