Having Fun in Ann Arbor!

Last Friday we took a drive to Ann Arbor to see Alex and Luke. The boys had a great time playing outside, in the sandbox and sprinkler and riding bikes. They even got to eat lunch outside because they were so dirty! They found a toad in the sandbox and saw a deer in the woods. The boys had a great time playing together. It's fun to watch them get better at playing together each time we see the boys.

Balyeat Cousins!

Must be blond with blue eyes to enter. Last week the Maddie and Grant came in town for a visit and came over to see the new sandbox. The kids had a lot of fun playing, especially in the hose. They were a little bucket brigade with Ben acting as supervisor of the 2 year olds. 

Light Painting

The kids and I had fun 'light painting' with the sparklers. Of course, this is the real reason I bought sparklers this year...

Sparklers and Neighborhood Fun on the 4th

On the actual 4th, we kind of hung low. We went to the mall and just relaxed. In the evening, the kids all played in the cul de sac and the sandbox. Once it got dark enough, we broke out sparklers and those pop rock thingies and there were a few smoke bombs. I am not fond of fireworks, but I found an idea to place the sparkler in a plastic solo cup so the kid's hands are protected. It worked pretty well and made me feel a bit better. The kids had a great time playing outside in the dark and were all very sad when it was time for bed!

Car Naps

The extent of most naps this weekend were in the car. Ben drools so bad in the car! It cracks me up every time!

He woke up every time the car stopped...

A Little Basketball Star

He can make quite a few baskets. Though, he also hits himself in the head as much as he makes a basket. 

Mani-Pedi, Anyone?

I was painting my nails on Thursday while the boys played when someone got curious and wanted his nails painted, too. So I did. He has fungus green with a hint of pink finger nails and blue toenails mixed with dirt. 

Happy Fourth of July!