Trip to the Lake

We decided to go for a drive a few weekends ago to go check out a nearby lake.  It was a nice morning and the boys had a great time walking around.

 There are a few moose statues around the lake and the park; Jagger really liked them. Jaxon was less interested in them.

 We all had to dip our feet in the water.  It was a little chilly, but not too bad. 

Jaxon was having so much fun playing in the water, he ended up getting pretty wet.  Next time we will have to make sure and bring a swim sit for him.  Jagger really liked the water too. After we had to drag him out of the water, we walked around the park.  It was a quick trip but one that we are definitely going to make again.  

Look Who Is Walking!

Last month Jagger started talking a few steps here and there without holding onto anything.  Then this week all of the sudden he just took off.  He is walking all over the place. Having him even more mobile is a bit scary but I am really excited for this new stage with him.

Picture Time!

Since we moved so recently I don't know anyone in the area that takes pictures. I was a little bummed thinking that we wouldn't have family pictures taken this year. So while I was home visiting family I decided that at least I could get pictures of the boys done.  Brittany has taken our pictures in the past and I love her work.  She is great with the kids and the pictures are awesome! I love that she got so many that capture the boys how they really are.  If you are in the area and looking for someone to take pictures I highly recommend her! www.lovelyphotographs.blogspot.com

 Poor Jagger had about had it at this point, and Jaxon was trying so hard to "help" him cooperate.  That is pretty much the usual around our house.

They were real troopers and did a great job.  I of course love how they all turned out and at least we will have some really cute pictures of the boys for our Christmas cards this year.

Our Big Trip!

In August Brent had a rotation of nights; so instead of trying to keep 2 wild boys quiet during the days for 4 weeks so Daddy could sleep I braved the 9 1/2 hour drive alone with my 2 wild boys to go visit family. The boys were awesome! They were great travelers, I'm sure watching movies, fun toys, and yummy snacks may have helped a little.  We had a great 3 weeks visiting with everyone. 

Being silly.

 We spent a lot of time playing outside, Jax wanted me to take pictures of every piece of grass he pulled out of Grandpa and Grandma's lawn.

 Jagger is able to entertain himself quite well.  He was suppose to be napping, but I heard him moving around more than normal when I opened the door I found this. He had taken the sheet off that mat in the pack'n'play and pulled it up and was playing around.

 We went to feed the ducks, they were pretty excited to see us they were walking right up to the car. Jax had a great time feeding them buttery popcorn.

 These two had so much fun playing with all the cars at Brent's parent's house.

 They like to think they are helping out, Jax loved the laundry basket on wheels and Jag is still in love with any trash can.

 This boy is into everything!

 Relaxing during quiet time watching Bambi, which has become a new favorite of Jaxon's.

 We went on a lot of walks, the boys loved the water.

 Hanging out with Grandpa.

 We went with Aunt Holly and her girls to see Abby's school, all the kids really liked the drinking fountain, especially Jax, he cried when I told him we had to leave.

 We had lots of time at the park, Jax went down the "big" slide for the first time all by himself.  The first few times he would have me hold his hand as he went down then one time he said "No Mom! I do it myself!" and he did. He was also very good about sharing and made sure Jag had a turn every time before he would go down himself.

 More playtime in the backyard

 Jax stole Grandma's hat, he loves to have accessories.

 Jax had a blast helping pick tomatoes and cucumbers.  I think he ate most of the tomatoes himself before they ever made it into the house.



We had such a fun trip and had a blast spending time with family.  The drive back was a long one but again the boys did awesome and we made it home just in time to see dad before he headed off to work for the night.  It was fun to get away but we are so happy to be back home and back to our normal routine and so happy that Brent is done with nights, at least for a few months.