God Bless America!

We spend almost every fourth of July at the lake with my family and it is a tradition that I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! It's what we did when we were kids and I love watching my own kids enjoy lots of the same traditional activities.

We came in early on Thursday afternoon with Honey and GP and got to enjoy the calm lake before it got crazy. The C's got to enjoy their first boat ride. We were scrounging for some tiny flotation devices. Sorry Crew-Dog you got stuck in the girls beach league. Coyt is taunting you but his get up isn't exactly awesome either.
If they weren't already, after this month the bigs are officially lake lovers.
Crazy boat hair.
The lake house is full of quilts and I thought this one framed my precious little bits just perfectly.

Trying out some new teeny tiny flip flops.
I think he likes them.
One night while the grill was still hot from a delicious rib dinner we made s'mores.
Yum-O
The traditional Aqua Boom fireworks show over the water was scheduled for Monday night, but we all had to head out on the 4th so we were going to miss it. We checked the paper for other shows and decided to take the big kids on Sat. night to the fireworks show in Marble Falls.

Well, little did we know that it was a private show. So after finagling our way past the guard we rolled up, no makeup, fresh from the lake, kids already in PJ's thinking we were going to be sitting in a parking lot in our lawn chairs only to find ourselves in a full on country club par-tay, people dressed to the nines, white tables and chairs, live band, open bar etc. Needless to say we felt like we were just a tad bit conspicuous!!!! Oh my goodness we had some good laughs and thankfully it got dark fairly quickly.

Here's Angie and the ragamuffin gang.
A little DC never hurt anyone.
Wyatt getting his (water) guns up.
This little man is a M-E-S-S!!
Stacey and Ryan playing some water air hockey.
Coyt and Crew taking a dip in the baby pool.

They are such serious swimmers, I can't seem to capture a smile.
Kacey and Josh brought their projector and put on a movie night. So fun!! The kids watched Cars and then the after bedtime the grownups watched True Grit.
More fun on the Skibob, Airplane, Rocket, Spitfire - whatever you want to call it.
And of course lots of time out on the water.

On July 4th before everyone headed home we rinsed off all the lake water and got gussied up in our Red White and Blue best for a few family pictures. All the boys in our family (young and old) LOVE it when we do this - HA! ;) Thankfully they were willing to cooperate for a few pictures.

Our Cousin Crew of 8 under 8
Our cousin Miles and his girlfriend Amber had made it into town and were the designated photographers.

I sure do love these folks. :)

The Woods
The Warrens
The Smiths
It was a great Fourth of July weekend enjoying our family and celebrating our country and our freedom.

Basketball Camp 2011

Last week we were back in Waco (yes we have spent most of June in Waco and at the lake!) for Baylor Biddie Ball Camp. It is a basketball camp for boys ages 4-7 so both Stacey and Wyatt got to go, as well as Ryan who is a veteran of the camp.

This particular week I was without a car so Angie and some other friends graciously took my boys back and forth, (THANK YOU!) but on Thursday the twins and I ventured out to observe just what these boys had been up to and and I have to say it was awesome! I would highly recommend it to anyone with a sports loving boy.

To say they were excited would be a huge understatement, everyday they were asking, "Is today the day we get to go to basketball camp?" Finally it was time!!
Wyatt and Charley. Charley is one of my BFF Lauren's little boys and Wyatt thinks he is the coolest! I love this picture because my Wy-Guy hasn't reached that stage where he is too cool to hug his buddy, and you can tell just how excited he is.
Coach Drew starting things off with some inspirational words and a few push ups.
A little running game to get things started. Stacey III takes his athletics very seriously. The facilities are fantastic and the boys got to enjoy them all.
Wyatt was in the youngest group and they were edible in their little basketball get up. The Baylor players (past and present) are the "coaches" of each group and Wyatt's coach was Mamado, who just happens to be 7 feet tall. He was enamored.
Dribbling, no problem (hilarious I'm telling you).
Relays
Ohhh blocked it, I think he might have an unfair size advantage. ;)

At the end of camp all the boys got a basketball and camp t-shirt - they were super excited!

Coach Drew was really great with these guys.
Wyatt & Mamado
This kid's got skilz!!
It was a great week and we can't wait for next year!
And in a few more years...
:)

We've got to get these kids back in the Red and Black Red Raider garb they are accustomed to quick!! But I have to give BU some serious props for a great camp. :)

Visitors from the UK!!

Last month the Woodburys were back in the US of A from London for an extended visit. We LOVED having them around and the boys loved playing with their cousins. They've made the trek back overseas and we are missing them terribly. Thankfully it won't be too long (just a year) before they are back for good.

Shelley is great behind the camera so I was really lazy about taking pictures and have "borrowed" lots of hers for this post.

Nannie and all her grand babies.

Truey showing some love

Stacey's running dive


Sarah and Brylie


Uncle Geoff
These two are thick as thieves. Wyatt told Stacey III that he wanted to marry Brylie. So cute. We told him he had excellent taste, but explained that you can't marry your cousin. ;)
The last weekend before Shelley and the kids headed back (Geoff was already there) we went to lake LBJ with the whole family for the weekend.

Nannie and her Alpha grandson.
Big and Coyt
Crew Cutie
Sorry Coyt I think your hat is a little small - ha!
Twin talk


Time to hit the lake, sorry about the pink jacket Truett.


Slip and slide!



Going double duty for dinner
Ahhh, Sarah & Nannie soaking up some R&R
"Look Mom, No Hands!"


The mud spot is a favorite.
While we were at the lake we had a little photo shot with the kids. Always a challenge to get six under six to do anything, but I thought Shelley captured some keepers. These are a few of my favorites.










Sigh...missing you guys so much, can't wait for your next visit!!