Summer Fun, Boy Style

Daddy and the "littles" relaxing in the hammock together

This boy is so determined and resourceful.  If he wants something, he will do all that he can to get it.  He loves the computer, and often has to be corrected for getting in this chair.  This day, we let him play a simple game after one of the boys finished their game.  What a treat!

About every week, there is a new fort built in the backyard.  The boys love to build forts, but rarely actually play in them for more than a few minutes.  I guess the thrill is seeing it come together.  Notice the creativity here!

Another example of the engineering exploits in the backyard.

Two cuties fresh out of bed.  Good morning my sunshines!

At the beginning of the summer, we went camping with some friends.  We had a blast.  And if you call me, I'll tell you the hilarious tale of the persistent raccoon family.

Keenan is a sweet big brother and often helps out with Nathanael.  Here they are  taking a rest during a hike and checking out the scenery with the binoculars. 

This is not a great picture.  My parents came up to see the the kids in the musical and it just happened to  coincide  with the Kentucky State Fair.  So we took our almost annual trip to the sights and smells and thrills of the fair.  Above is Rachel (far left) and Micah (the litlte one beside her) on this hang gliding ride.  It look scary to this mama, and I probably would not have let him go on it, but David went on it first and gave it the ok.  And Micah loved it!!  He wanted to ride it over and over!  We really had a great time.  Thanks a bunch Mom and Dad!

Slip, slide or dive?  The boys are enjoying some water fun at my parents' house on a very hot July day!   We had a whirlwind trip to SC, vacationing here and there and visiting lots of friends and Melissa's side of the family.

Part of our whirlwind trip was a couple of days at the beach.  How much fun we all had!  Here is a cutie digging in the sand.  He didn't much like the waves but he sure did like digging, gathering shells, and watching his brothers and sisters play in the water.

Here is another cutie on the beach.  Micah lost that front tooth the second day in SC , and then lost the second one on the trip also!  I love those freckles!