Last lake trip for the summer!

We took the kids to the lake last weekend for our last trip of the summer!  Landon absolutely LOVES being there.  He would live there in the the summer if he could.  He was able to swim, boat ride, ride the golf cart and hang out.

Parker has grown to like being at the lake as well.  He loves the baby pool we put on the deck and really enjoys riding the boat!

Here are a few pics....until next summer!

Mini beach trip!

A few weeks ago we all packed up and headed to Myrtle Beach!  Josh had a conference he had to attend so the boys and I went to play.  We left on a Wednesday and came back on a Sunday.  The hotel was beautiful and we had great weather! 

We played on the beach, swam in the pool, ate good food and went to Medieval Times.  Parker had a rough time sleeping b/c he could see us in the room.  Landon and I spent lots of time sitting in the floor and hiding so Parker could not see us during nap time....it was quite comical. 

Parker was scared of the ocean at first but quickly warmed up to the idea.  Landon loved the ocean and went out pretty far this year.  He attempted to surf and got some use out of his boogie board.  The Faulkners were there as well so he really enjoyed having 2 other boys to play with.  Josh did have some time to play outside as well!

All in all we had a good time but we learned that hotel rooms are not ideal for an almost 2 year old!!!

Lakefest 2011

Every year on the 3rd weekend of July we head to the lake to celebrate Lakefest  This is when they do their fireworks as well.  They have vendors downtown, rides and food and of course there is plenty of fun in the sun!  This year we met Kris and his family and dad there to hang out.  As usual, we had a great time!  I think Landon would move to the lake if he could (until the winter time when he realized there was nothing to do b/c it was too cold to swim).

We look forward to this every year and cannot wait until next year's festivities!

First Day of 1st grade!

Landon started 1st grade last Monday, July 11th.  He was very excited to be in the first grade, excited about his teacher and his new school supplies.  I took him on the first day and he was good until we got to the door.  He was a little nervous at first but once he was in and I left he had a great day! 

I cannot believe we have a 1st grader already...we cannot wait to see what this year holds for him!

Cool dudes...

Life and Science Museum...

Josh and I decided to take the boys to the Durham Life and Science Museum last Saturday.  Josh's parents met us there and we spent several hours exploring.  It was a hot day but we had a great time!  Parker enjoyed the playarea inside the most and the train and Landon liked it all!

Durham Bulls!!!

A few Fridays ago we were fortunate enough to celebrate the life of Cameron Fisher at the Durham Bulls game.  Last year and this year for his "birthday" his parents hosted a get together at the Durham Bulls game.  It is nice to get together to remember that sweet little boy and to ensure our kids remember him as the years go on.
The weather was not so great and we had to leave at the top of the 3rd but we had a great time!