Now that we’re kind of settled in, I thought I would share some pictures from our trip.
And share everything that I have learned thus far about summer break.
1. Boys like to pick on each other.
Older boys like to make their younger brothers yell at them.
They think it’s funny.
2. Everything is better when Daddy is not out of town on business.
Daddy dragging Michael into the pool (Michael is laughing)
Daddy demonstrating his throwing skills
Daddy rolling the hula hoop so the boys could jump through it
And jumping through it himself :)
3. I learned that Jack has eagle eyes. He found Aunt Jen’s earring at the bottom of the pool.
4. I learned that rabbit mating season in Arizona is in June. They. are. everywhere.
5. You can’t hold a 5 year old tight enough at the Grand Canyon.
6. I learned that there is such a thing as too much Looney Tunes.
“Be vewy qwiet. I’m hunting wabbits.”
7. It’s not easy to explain to kids what Route 66 is and why it’s so cool. Maybe they’ll get it in a few years.
8. Ice cream for breakfast dessert makes a boy happy.
9. Freezing cold natural rock slides? I learned they’re fun :)
10. Grandpa Ralph is a sharp shooter with the rubber band gun.
11.I learned how to take pictures at night with my camera!
12. I learned that one can never get enough of seeing the family “look what I caught in the trap” trick. (Can you see the “animal” flying through the air?)
13. I learned that I’ll never get tired of seeing belly laughs shared between these two.
14. I learned that this sleeping arrangement works best when we stay in a hotel room. I tried to give each of the boys a bed and sleep with them, but that didn’t work for anyone involved. So, they got one, and Mom got the other.
15. And just because this is linked to Julie’s blog, I am stopping at a nice round number :)
I learned that eventually, even little guys get sick of having their picture taken.
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Your night picture is beautiful! Your kiddos are adorable. =)
Julie From Inmates´s last [type] ..The Sky’s The Limit
I loved, loved, loved this post! At times it sounds like we could be talking about the same life. Photo #13 especially spoke to me. You boys are adorable :)
You’ve been pretty busy “learning” lots this week! No wonder you’re tired! I LOVE picture #1!!! Have a great day!
I love the picture of Jack being held by the shirt! So special! You always have to have one in the family that loves to live on the edge! The pic of the two boys on the tire swing is awesome too…I love when you capture a moment that is just theirs. They look like they are in on a joke that no one else is. Great smiles.
Kim P.´s last [type] ..Two Products for Laundry Room
First of all, your photos rock. Second, you are a lucky lady. Third, you are brave taking kids to the grand canyon. I think it would scare me to death!
Chelsea´s last [type] ..10 Things That Make Me Happy!
Lots of great lessons. I’m very familiar with #1 and how about a little tutorial on #11?
jen@ourdailybigtop´s last [type] ..Woody, Buzz and friends
Love those pictures! Great job with the night sky picture. You could frame that and hang it somewhere!
Michelle´s last [type] ..Not A Dream
Lovely pictures!!! Looks like great times!
Christina´s last [type] ..Things They Say…
One of my favorite posts and it makes me want to have another child (not that that will happen), just so they can torture and giggle with one another!
This is a really sweet photo run-down of your vacation. Your night shot is awesome, too!