Summer recap: July-August

July was full swing summer-time for us.  We had a routine. It was hot. We played in the water and gardened. It was hot. Again, we didn't "do" too much. I had grand plans for the summer to take the kids to all types of places and experience all sorts of things with them.  But, it was hard to even get out of the house sometimes with their nap schedules. Plus, I was outnumbered in arms needing to keep them from jumping into lakes or running away in the store. So, we stayed "put" at home.  Memories are made with people though, right? And, memories we did make!

JULY-AUGUST

JT became obsessed with his sister's chair and was very proud of himself for being able to sit in it.

I took the kids to Duke Gardens for lunch and to play (read: run and play a lot so you'll take a great nap).

My parents came to town!  Granddad is showing Bella the birds outside.

Neena is the bath-giver-extradonaire!

We went to eat in the fun-9th street district of Durham.  They have a bookstore that we always go in. So, of course, we had to show the parentals.

Dad and I built my garden area!  I will devote a full blog to this so stay tuned.

The ladies.

We played dress up alot!  Dancing and singing usually ensued these ensembles.

Academic princess. Love.It!

Grammy and PawPaw came to visit.  Sweet JT gave Grammy lots of kisses this day.

We gardened again.

JT got busted this day!  We had whipped cream on our dessert one Sunday afternoon and he found it when he woke up from his nap.  It got really quiet in the house, which is always an indication you're about to find some mischief happening.  Look at his face - He knows he's busted.

Daddy came home from work which usually meant wrestling matches within .5 seconds of him walking in the door.

And then smothering with kisses.

JT and I went running one Saturday morning since Bella was sleeping in like a normal person.  We returned to find her reading with her Daddy on the front porch swing in their PJs.