Kids August Musts

Even though we did a lot in August it somehow seemed like a slower pace kind of month for us.  Which I totally needed.

 

 One afternoon we had fun playing with water balloons in the park with a friend.  The boys had a blast!

 Sarah was a little scared of the water balloons to start with, totally my fault there.

 

 But eventually she warmed up to them and started to enjoy herself.  The boys were great to get her involved in their little game.

So totally thrilled but my kids were invited to a birthday party!  YEAH!!!  I know it doesn't seem like something that is a big deal but for me it is.  I have tried so hard to set up play dates with several other moms who have kids the same age as mine but it always falls through and then I hear about the fun things they were able to make time for with another friend the same day they were suppose to hang out with us.  It is hard.  BUT at least my kids had a blast at the party with their (and my) friend.

 

 Spending as much time at the park as we can.  Although doing so has improved Seth's climbing skills which could be a very bad thing.

Another afternoon we did chalk art at the park.  SO MUCH FUN!  I love to draw and really got into it as you can see me working on my masterpiece.

 

Seth flying away by the seat of his pants.  Oh my!

 

Sarah trying to figure out why she can't grab the string.

 

 For our gender reveal party Michael finally finished this bassinet he had been working on since I found out I was pregnant with Seth.  So we knew at this point we were never going to really use it for what it was suppose to be but I thought I had to at least get a picture of Seth in it before it got to beat up with the kids playing with it.

 I thought why not give James a turn in it too.

 

 He liked it so much he fell asleep.

 

 Seth wanted to get back in but I wouldn't let him with James napping so he was okay napping next to brother.

 Cowboys and Robbers! (who should be resting)

 

 Seth really loves horses right now and was happy to just sit on this thing.

 

Sarah liked the rocket ship so much more.  Probably because she got to be the boss.

 

 Finished with another quilt.  This one is for Seth like I mentioned in a earlier post.  I love how the penguins are dancing down the zig zag or at least that is how it looks to me.

 I also got this taggie football toy made for James.  I like to take the ribbon from the presents my kids get at the baby shower or welcome to the world gifts and make it into a toy they can play with.  It help me remember how many people love and are happy my kids are even around.

I realized that I never got a good picture of James for pioneer day so here it is.  I made that cute bandana he is wearing by the way.  Easy and so stylish.

 

 Sarah has really loved to help me cook in the kitchen now.  It is sweet and I enjoy watching her learn how to cook.  She loves whatever simple job I give her.

 Riding in a shopping cart now instead of the stroller.

 

Can't believe how much he has grown!  He sure is a sweet happy boy and I love his laugh.