Lizards and Cousins

I only got my camera out once while the kiddos were here.  There's just too many other things to do!  Things like breakfast, lunch, dinner, bathtime, 3000 snacks a day, swimming, riding the gator, playing with Levi, and so much more! We were super excited when Kris called and wanted to bring the boys down for a swim.  There is nothing better than cousin time!!


This one has been working on her dive.  She's doing great, too!

This one is starting to venture out without her swimmies!  We are quite proud!

This one is a little fish!  He has no fear!

Lots and lots of snacks!!

Maddie found this cut little lizard!

When she put it back, Lillian acted like she wanted to find it.  Trust me, that was really the last thing she wanted!

Wyatt, William and West were lots of fun to swim with!

The girls and Wyatt came up with this makeshift basketball goal!






And these two enjoyed a little game of their own!

 Happy Summer!

Sweet Summertime!

Just a quick update complete with Iphone photos only!  Summer is in full swing here these days!  We have been having a ball with the babies this week.  Lots of swimming and playing have been the highlight of our days.  They are headed home tomorrow, but I am happy to say that they will all be back next week.  I treasure these visits!  Every time the leave, we anxiously await the next visit!


Reed took a little spin around the parking lot at Durbin Farms when we met to get them. 

Lillian and the guys were having a serious conversation here! While riding through town one day this week, she sweetly said, "I bet God was really tired after making all these trees."  I told her that I thought God did a really good job.  She then said, "He did a really good job on these houses, too."  She is too sweet!

Uncle C and Aunt Taylor have been on a cruise, so we watered their new grass each day.  The kids had a ball in the sprinkler!

Look close and you will see Catherine and Wade's precious dog, Allie!  The kids LOVE when she is out!  

This little one has no fear!!  He loves the water!  Lillian is starting to branch out a little and take her swimmies off some, and Maddie is diving!

Popsicles with Cathy's kids are always a hit!

Fun with Friends!

More on our visit later!!

Moving On!

After 4 months of practice and almost 30 games, this season is OVER!!  Don't get me wrong, we love watching her play, but we are all ready to move on and enjoy summer!  We have a visit planned for the end of the week, and I think we are all looking forward to it.  There will be homemade ice cream, friends over, swimming, riding the ranger, fishing, go cart rides and more!  But there will be no more softball!!!!  My hat's off to those that do this or any sport year round!  I honestly don't know how they do it!!

Ready to play!  Check out Minnie and Daisy!  They have happily relocated to the east side of the state, and are doing great!

Back to the game(s)!  While she's playing on the field, there is lots going on over on the sidelines, too!

I really am going to miss watching her play!

I think these two are going to miss it, too!!  Reed and Lillian have been quite the troopers this season.  I am super proud of them!

Back to the action!

Not much action here!

After this little snooze, Josh wasn't sure if he actually went to sleep.  I was happy to assure him that he indeed did!  I'm telling you though, ten or more hours at a ball park will do that to you!

More snoozing!

And more action on the field!

She's rocking that snaggle tooth right now, and I love it!

Toys and tons of snacks help the time pass!

The occasional tickle helps, too!

There's also lots of serious conversations!

And more snacks!

Mom and Dad get creative changing diapers!

Back to the game!

This blue eyed wonder makes every day and every adventure just a little more fun!

 They love hanging out with Pop!

Rounding the bases one more time!

Before heading home, Reed opened a few birthday presents from Nana and Pop.  He's going to have a zoo trip for his birthday soon!

The next morning, Caleb and Taylor brought breakfast down for Father's Day before they headed off for a cruise!!  Fun!!

Moving on to new adventures!

Two

In the span of a lifetime, two years in really just a blink of the eye.  However, two years in the life of a grandson is monumental!  We really can't remember what life was like before this independent, blue-eyed wonder entered our lives.  He's adventurous, inquisitive, energetic and just plain awesome!

First, a flashback to his first birthday!  Wow, how he has grown!

These two guys are buddies!!

There's never, ever a dull moment with this one!!

Those blue eyes are going to break hearts one day!

Nana and Pop love you today and everyday!! (Very, very much!)

Happy Birthday!!