Smile!

You know I have been in the house for to long when I dress the kids and take pictures of them twice in one day. We are going on day three of Chad's truck being in the shop so the kids and I are homebound. I thought the pictures turned out cute. Enjoy!

Bowling

Last Friday we took the kids bowling for the first time. They only lasted about fifteen minutes but it was fun. Austin really liked the arcade games and Summer was excited about wearing the bowling shoes.

Summer won with a score of 109.

Setting up to bowl a strike
Giving Daddy a high Five

Austin's turn

(he wanted to run down the lane after the ball)
Running away from the game

Austin was determined to get a prize

Our Movie Adventure

I had heard about a local movie theatre running old movies for free this summer. This was the last week they were doing it so I decided to take the kids to see Bee movie. We got there thirty minutes early thinking that would be enough time. As I got Austin out of the car I could see a stream of moms and kids going back to their cars. It was sold out by 9 this morning. Well Summer was not going to understand that so I went to see what else was playing. After looking I realized I did not want to pay just in case they did not want to stay. As we were walking off a lady came from inside the theatre and said she had two extra tickets and we could have them. Score!!! I wanted to hug her. They did perfect and watched the whole movie. It was a great experience and I was very proud of both kids.

When I went to take their picture I found out my camera card was at home so no pictures this time.

But hey with these two crazier things could have happened so I will be fine!

A Day At The Beach

Mom and Dad rented a condo in Galveston this week. So on Monday I took the kids to play. This was a first for both Austin and Summer. Austin loved the beach and Summer wanted nothing to do with it. Luckily there was a pool so we spent our time there. After lunch we went swimming again and noticed they were draining the pool. The kids loved this because everyone could stand up. I found a great little swimming device for Austin and he covered the whole pool by himself even when it was full. I was glad I made the trip and the kids had fun playing with their cousins.

Summer being scared

Washing Austin's mouth out after eating sand.

Austin loving life

Bailey in the sand

Lauren and Bailey catching hermit crabs

The girls

Damma and Kaffey (that is what Summer calls them) being sweet

My little swimmer

Watson on Austin duty. Thanks for helping with Austin. The kids kept saying Austin on the loose on on the loose every time he would swim off. Anyone remember that cheer???

4th of July

We went to the lake house for the 4th and had an awesome time. There were seven adults and four little ones. Summer fell in love with Isaac's dog and pretty much followed her around the whole time. Every night I have to show her pictures of her puppy before she goes to bed. I see a dog in the future of the Black house but not a puppy (remember poor Libby). We enjoyed visiting with family and friends, yummy food and of course the lake.

View from the house the water is low

All four kids in their red, white and blue
Summer and her puppy dog

Playing ring around the rosie

Hanging out on the deck She loves her Wolly

Playing in the pool
Summer entertaining Austin

Austin and Braiden

This was a good tattle!

While cooking dinner (yes me) Summer came running in the kitchen and said momma you gotta see Austin. Luckily this was a time when I decided to see what he had done right away.

And now Summer's door stays closed.

All for Mrs. Potato Head
Check out his first 4-wheeler accident on his arm

Summer's first pony tail.

Updates-This is is more for me since I use my blog to record memories:

• Austin started summer school on Tuesday he was happy to see the bus and got right on. We went to visit him later that morning and he cried when I left wow that was a first.
• Summer is working hard on potty training we are almost there I am still scared to go out of the house without a pull up.
• This is such a fun age with Summer she cracks us up all the time-yesterday at Wal-Mart we were going down the coke aisle and she said wow cokes mommy and then she saw a case of diet cokes and said hi Grandma's cokes.

We are now packing and preparing for our trip to the lake house. We can't wait! I will post pictures when we return. Happy 4th of July!