picnic play-date

We had Bella and Peyton over on Friday for a lunch play-date. After a quick trip to Chick-fil-A, we all enjoyed a little picnic outside on the patio. Kane loves "chicken way" and always tells me he wants "just fries and a coke." ha! Crazy kid has never had a coke in his life.

Bella and Kane climbing on Michael's punching bag

beautiful baby Peyton

The kids were looking for bugs in the backyard and found a ladybug on the punching bag. Bella was so worried that the ladybug was sick because it wasn't moving, while Kane poked at it until it fell off. ha! The difference between boys and girls became very apparent at that moment.

Pushing Bella on the swing... he didn't quite get the point that when you push a swing it comes back and knocks you down!

Such a sweet day with sweet friends!

water balloon fight

I needed a little pick me up this morning, so I decided to have some water balloons ready for Kane when he woke up. We threw a couple at Michael last night and Kane thought it was the funniest thing ever. 

He thought he was hilarious throwing them at me. By the time he emptied the bucket, I was soaking wet. Nothing makes me happier than hearing him laugh. 

It was so fun to mix things up and let him play outside when he first woke up!

evening walks

Kane has recently refused to sit in his stroller on our evening walks, so we decided to pull out his wagon. Only problem is, he won't sit in it. He is only interested in pulling it.

He is so cautious when cars pass us. He pulls all the way over, tells us to stop and sits on the curb until the car passes. 

My little independent man. So determined to do everything on his own.

After our walks, we always snuggle up on the couch and read books together. I adore my family and the time we get to spend together.

volunteering at school

The other morning my brother called me in a panic... he signed up to volunteer for Kylie's class activity and could not make it. Kane and I had a hour to dress and make it there, but we did with a few minutes to spare!

Sweet Kylie was so surprised and happy to see us there! She immediately made room for Kane in her chair and they listened to her teacher's directions together.

My little boy jumped right in like he was a big 1st grader!

waiting for Kylie's teacher to put all the kids in groups

Kylie asked her teacher if Kane could be in her group.... sweetest cousin ever!

In the madness to get to her school in time, we did not have time to stop and grab her a hot lunch. Sweet girl still asked that we stay and sit next to her.

 Our impromptu trip turned out to be a lot of fun! I am so glad I am available to spend extra time with my nieces. Every extra minute is a huge blessing!

you jump, I jump!

Chelsea invited us over to her MIL's house yesterday afternoon for a swim party.

 Kane has not been swimming yet this year, but he took to it in no time! We had such a great time playing and talking with good friends.

Kane played on Amberly's tricycle before we got in the water

Amberly is a fish! She jumps right in without any hesitation!

We brought along our bubble machine so the kids could play with it.

Amberly and Violet

Sweetest little girls!

Amberly gets major air when she jumps!

We had to convince Kane to jump in at first... "Kane, watch Ambs"! ha! It worked like a charm though!

pretty little lady!

matching floaties for K and A

Kane LOVED jumping to his Aunt Chelsea!

She was the best aunt and let him jump to her time and time again!

I loved watching the two of them together...Kane had so much fun!

Grandma Devoni was the best swim coach to these little swimmers. She worked with them in the deep end and tried to teach them how to kick. 

She also served the kids fruit and popsicles! She surely knows the way to Kane's heart!

Kane and I had the best time and can not wait to go back and swim some more!