Summer around here is busy and full of fun, so I figured I'd show you all an assortment of the summer fun we had before we took our big trip down to Texas.
Soccer time! Soccer is only outdoors in the summer and it's much more fun than the indoor soccer. Well, unless it's raining, but I got a new soccer mom chair this summer that has a pop-up cover on it. So I'm ready - rain or shine!!
Henry and Thomas played on separate days, so Henry found ways to entertain himself when he wasn't playing. His favorite activity? Picking dandelion puffs and trying to blow them, though he prefers to call them dandy flowers, which I think is just adorable. :)
Matt somehow convinced these guys to not only clean the table and vacuum the floor - the two of them would argue over who got to do what. Ummm... what other things could I have them do for me??
Apparently I can convince them to carry their own soccer gear and chairs. No more pack horse momma!! Also, that backpack looks giant on Thomas, but he didn't complain.
Grannie brought these sheet tent sets with her when they were in town. The boys kept asking to make them and I kept forgetting until it was too late to set them up. Until one night when I remembered and made this super awesome tent for them to have a sleepover night. I texted a photo to Matt (who was working late) and told him I was the fun parent. Winning!
My little breakfast helpers! I let them try the biscuit dough since it was egg free and they apparently thought it was tasty!
Luckily we realized it was National Ice Cream Day before it was too late to celebrate! I have finally convinced them that ice cream is just as good as frozen yogurt, so we've gotten to go to Baskin Robbins more. I can't say I would have gotten the ice cream with pop rocks in it, but Thomas was pretty happy with it.
Clearly, Henry was plenty happy with his chocolate ice cream... This kid is serious about his ice cream!
We stopped at the neighborhood playground on the way home to burn off some extra energy the ice cream had provided them.
They still make me nervous with the climbing bravery, but obviously they have got this!
Picture day at soccer was *not* Henry's favorite. This poor photographer could not convince him to smile for the camera. Amazingly, the other photographer must have been part wizard because he got Henry to drop his arm, pose and even got a great smile out of him. I was too in awe to pay enough attention to how he did it - would be a great skill to have!
Last day at work before heading out on our two week trip to Texas! I love the shape of Texas (because all Texans do), but I hadn't ever tried to draw it out accurately. Much harder than I expected, but I finally got a decent approximation!
Matt wasn't going with us on this trip, but he very nicely dropped us off and helped us get checked in early in the morning. Also, look how helpful Thomas is - we did a few practices attempts in the house before I completely relied on him to help me with a bag, but he did great!
Oh and you can see their awesome new backpacks! After the cabin trip, I decided they needed better packs that we could clip in the front so the straps would stop sliding down their arms. We have had many discussions about how the whistles built into the clips are only for emergenies and so far, they haven't blown them without asking for permission first.
One last hug for Dada before heading through security!
These two were studying the emergency info cards like they were going to be quizzed on it! Then the flight attendant did the demonstration right next to our seat and these guys were glued to her every move. She said no one had ever watched her so intently and everyone around was telling me how adorable they were. Unsurprisingly, they got lots of attention and treats from the crew after that. When I was helping Thomas in the tiny bathroom, Henry waited outside after his turn. As soon as I opened the door, he proudly showed me the 5 Biscoff cookies he had gotten from the nice flight attendant.
Flight #2 was pretty much a breeze as well. They both were sound asleep before we even took off! They woke up and had time to eat lunch and watch a movie before arriving in Texas. Easy peasy!
I may have spoiled them with a few new treats in Texas...
And visited some old classics!
I can't say for sure which of the must-stop Texas restaurants is their favorite, but they are covered in the most food after Waffle House. Those chocolate chip waffles are messy...!