The last several weeks have been filled to the brim with lots-o-fun! Who knew the gigantic hot dog at Dollywood would be the highlight of the trip?! It only took three mommas with their cameras and twenty or so pictures to get these kiddos all standing still, looking at the camera, and flashing their sweet grins!
John Thomas has really started trying to be more independent lately, which is bitter sweet for me. I love it because it is so much fun to watch him discover his place in the world. I struggle because it is a daily reminder of just how fast he's growing up!
Move over dog whisperer, John Thomas knows a thing or two about managing these mangy K-9s!
Last weekend, Jeff and I had people up to the lake. A Labor Day Eve soiree of sorts.
We ended up having quite a house full. There were great friends, great food and great times to be had by all!
Maggie even brought the karaoke game along, which always makes for some laughs and some healthy competition! Girls versus boys. I'll just say, we'll be ready for the rematch guys!
Even had our own panel of judges, who actually ended up being more like background singers!
I won't mention names, but these guys were not afraid to leave their masculinity at the door so that they could "rock" Sonny and Cher's "I got you babe." We may not of won, but we at least had a great time getting beat!
This weekend, we had the first camping trip of the Fall! John Thomas, has learned his way around a camp site: helping mommy put up the tent (sort of), roasting marshmallows, finding all sorts of treasures... We all had a blast! Thank you Stooksbury's and Courtney's for letting us join in on all the fun!
I made him his own little palate for a bed, but when I crawled in the tent he was snuggled right in the middle of Mommy's bed. It's the first time we have ever slept in the same bed. Needless to say, I didn't get very much sleep.
John Thomas LOVES getting to spend time with all his friends, sleeping in a tent and enjoying the great outdoors!
Saturday the Hayes and McAffry families came up to join the party. Watching John Thomas be so sweet with Brooksie just warmed my heart.
When we weren't busy throwing parties or camping, we were still having a blast spending time together. John Thomas, Jeff and I can have fun doing just about anything. Baseball in the yard, grilling out, chilling on the couch...
Jeff, thank you so much for bringing so much richness into our lives. From helping with all life's chore list, to making up hide-n-seek games to avoid the "lions," you make everything so much more fun!
