Sunny Memorial Day Weekend

 

The boys after a fun day on the boat Saturday.

 

Nothing beats watermelon on a hot day!

 Vada

 Ian

Filson

Isla

I can't believe how lucky we were to have 3 great days to be out on the boat this weekend & a couple nights of dinners with friends.  Today was the best, though, as the Cunningham's were able to join us!  They were on their way back to Raleigh from a weekend in Holden Beach & made a stop in Wilmington.  Our boys always love seeing Vada & Isla : )  The kids got to be hand-pulled by their dad's on the skis, which they all had a blast on.  I think we all had a lot of fun in the sun!

Playing Outside

  

 Filson showing off a caterpillar.  The boys have been outside as much as possible & I finally pulled the camera out to snap a few pictures Monday morning.  Although there aren't many, as they are never still long enough to be able to catch them looking my way!

 

 Not sure what Grant was so excited about, maybe just the fact that he can finally get on his feet & run around with his brothers!

 The boys on the gator & scheming as to what they can do with a couple of bungee cords they found in John's truck.

Filson has his attached to a large limb he thought he would drag around the yard (I, on the other hand, didn't think that was such a brilliant idea)  I have no idea what Boo is up to, but if you look closely at the pic, you can see that little Boo-G is telling his big brother how he thinks it should be done!

Big Boys

 This was from early last week, showing off that bottom tooth that is coming in.  He'll finally even out that lopsided-smile!  He got 2 molars on the same day, so a couple rough days for the little man.

 Thursday morning at the park.  Grant's a full-blown walker now, and loved playing on the 'big-kid" playground equipment.

 The boys & I met our friends for a morning of bowling Friday.  Filson tried the kiddie ramp one time & decided he had no need for that ; ) They were really funny to watch & it was great to see them be patient, share the ball, & take turns.  They can't wait to go back!

 Boo watches his ball closely after sending it down the ramp.

As much as they enjoyed bowling, getting to play in the arcade afterwards was probably the highlight of the morning!

Farm Day & Spring Fling

 For now, these 3 still fit in the bathtub together.  They absolutely love it, but now that summer weather has arrived & it's dirt-digging time, they sure do make some dirty water : )

 Just like his brothers, Grant also loves being outside.

 It was Farm Day at the Children's Museum Friday & they brought in a pony, sheep, chickens & a bunny.

 They seemed to be more interested in the water table than the animals!

 They have a full size school bus in their courtyard, the kids can play in the front of it & the back has been converted to a greenhouse.  Here is Filson planting a basil plant that he brought home with him.

 I had Grant set up to make a masterpiece, but he just preferred to eat the crayons.

 Filson working on another tower at home yesterday.

 Our friends' preschool had a Cinco de Mayo/Spring Fling fundraiser yesterday.  They had lots of great activities for the kids.  Ian has his hand on his little brother's leg, holding him in place while they watch the musician yesterday.

 Sharing a refreshing cup of Italian Ice.

 Doesn't seem fair that his brothers got to eat the good stuff & Grant just feasted on dirt.

 Ian patiently watches his hand get painted.  Of course it didn't take long for all that paint to make it's way to his clothes & my car seats!

A little dirt never hurt ; )