End of Summer

 Summer Fun!

We took a trip to a local library that has a wonderful summer program for kids. We went to get messy Monday and now we are there for the fire trucks and other big trucks. So glad they still enjoy this kind of stuff!

Finally found an indoor skating rink and introduced them to the wonders of roller skating. Grant has had skates for awhile and Beckett got some for his birthday. And look at the wonderful "walker" they invented! Gave Beckett lots of confidence for his first trip...and it saved mom's arm from being pulled off! :-)

We went with our good friends - Joe and Kamryn. 

Crazy sweat hair - it was like a sauna in there!

Stopped for burgers because traffic was horrendous! 

Hit the BMX trails only once this summer. :-(  Maybe try to make it more this fall when the weather cools down a bit.

 Went skating with Daddy once too. You can't see it in this picture, but he was still in his walking boot. Thank goodness that ordeal is all over with! 

BARTON SPRINGS

Sadly we have lived in Austin for 3 years and had not made a trip to Barton Springs before. I admit that I was very worried about losing the kids, the traffic, and well...the people that might be there (did you know they allow topless sunbathing??) But for my friend's birthday she invited us to go with them. It ended up being an incredibly HOT day...which is good because the water is FREEZING!!

 Megan is living in Austin so she came down and met with us for a bit. The boys were very excited to see her. :-)

 WOW!! I don't remember the last time this happened! Sure sign of a fun, busy day.

 Lunch with my friend before hitting the pool. 

 Sometimes the boys like to look and dress alike - this was one of my favorites.

TRIP TO HOUSTON!

Every summer we try to make one trip to Houston to see the Kelleys. This year Meg wasn't there, but we did get to spend some time with Drew. Was great to see everyone.

 Enjoying some beignets. MMMMM...so hot and sugary! The boys were in heaven. :-)

 Hitting the lazy river at a very fun pool in The Woodlands. There was even a tube slide. I don't remember the last time Amy and I screamed like that. :-)

 Beckett popping out 

 Very fun and incredibly HOT day at the Houston Zoo. Taking a break in the air conditioned 

gorilla exhibit.

 See the guy behind us? So cool.

 Enjoying a cool down with a slushy of some sort.

My new job starts next week. School starts in 2 weeks. UGH. Where did summer go?

Summer Fun!

With swim team over, our summer seems to have come into full swing. No more practices for 2 hours a day. No more swim meets all day Saturday. We are having a great time. So here is an assortment of photos from the last couple of weeks.

 Beckett getting ready to swim one of his last races.

 1st time winning heat winner!! Way to go Grant! He ended up winning 3 this day. 

 Macie and Cap made it to the meet! YAY!

 Ready for the swim banquet.

 Nothing like a bulky silver watch and a pretend punch to express brotherly love.

 Beckett, Kamryn, Grant and Joe

 Beckett, Grant, Kamryn, Jud in front. Luke and Joe in back.

 We just need selfies in this family.

 Yay Beckett! 

 Yay Grant!

 He also received a time improvement medal - he achieved at least 9 time improvements this season! Go Grant!

 Local library hosted a messy Monday for kids. Basically, all the fun projects you see online that you think...nevermind I don't want to deal with the mess. :-)

 Completely covered in corn starch.

 Went to the pool with some friends. Grant swam laps with Joe and Beckett played Barbie and Transformer with Helaina. :-)

 Cow Appreciation Day at Chick Fil A! Dress up like a cow...get free food! WOO-HOO!

 Went back to the library today for touch a truck. Beckett in a fire truck

 Petting a K9 dog.

 Goofing in the school bus with Joe.

 After touch a truck, we took the kids roller skating for the first time. It was so much fun! Beckett was truly terrified, but after awhile he started to get the hang of it.

Beckett in the beginning

Beckett towards the end.

Grant had a great time

 The boys with Kamryn.

 I love this picture. Such good friends.

 HA! Who knew there was such a thing as skating hair?? He was SO sweaty!!

Stopped for cheeseburgers on the way home!