Model Rocket

So this past weekend, Tim took the boys to Hobby Lobby to get what they needed to launch a model rocket. This was something Tim did with his Dad when he was younger and he wanted to share the experience with our own boys. The boys were super excited to go Sunday morning for the launch. We went over the practice field at the high school for the launch. Tim got it all set up and the we did a countdown before BLAST OFF. Boy did that rocket fly. Tim had to walk 1/2 mile to go and get the pieces. It was a bit windy, so we only did one launch. The boys are anxious for Daddy to take them back out. Next time I'll video tape it, but for now enjoy a few pictures:)

4th of July weekend

This is always one of our favorite weekends. Unfortunately, things didn't quite go as planned. Spencer ended up sick on Saturday. Woke up having been sick to his stomach and had a fever that lasted all day.

Mason really wanted to still go to the fireworks on Saturday with our friends, The Schweigert's.


So after Spencer went to bed, the 2 of us went to the Plainfield fireworks. Daddy offered to stay home with Spencer. He wanted to watch the Patriot (he watches the movie every 4th. He is a very proud American:) Mason and I had a lot of fun. Plainfield does a great job. We look forward to going back every year. Hopefully a tradition with our great friends.


Spencer slept in until 8:30 on the 4th (that never happens). I had a photo shoot that morning for a good friend. When I got home, Spencer was fever free and acting more like himself:) Tim and I put together one of our favorite 4th of July meals (we make it almost every year), the savory sandwich ring and pasta salad. YUMMY! After naps, we ate dinner and got ready to go to Oswego. Unfortunately, it started raining:( Spencer was sad, he really wanted to go see the fireworks. Fortunately, the rain only lasted for a few minutes:)

We parked on a gravel lot across the street from where the fireworks were being put off. We brought chairs and opened the back of the car for the kids to sit in. The boys enjoyed throwing the little snaps and doing the party poppers.



Spencer was getting a bit antsy, I'm sure it was because he was tired. But finally the show went on and everyone made it without too much complaining. I got a lot of pictures of the fireworks:) I remembered all of the settings tonight to get the best pictures possible.



Well, Happy 4th of July! Hope everyone had a safe and fun weekend!

Mason's 1st Lost Tooth

So Mason's tooth has been loose since June 5th (he reminded me of the date this morning, how he remembers is so so crazy to me). Well, this morning it was really really loose. I had a feeling it was going to come out today. So I took his little tooth fairy pillow with us to tball field. I'm glad I did. Mason spent his time in the outfield wiggling his tooth. When it was time for them to come to bat, he came to get a drink of water. I checked his tooth and pinched it and it fell right out. He was soooo excited and so were all of the kids on his team. My baby sure is growing up.

And a picture of Spencer for good measure. He actually wanted his picture taken after I took Mason's.

Tball

Little Fish

Aunt Dawn and Uncle Brian came into town for Father's Day and the boys and I had the opportunity to spend Saturday afternoon with them at Brian's parents' pool. What a fun time! Little did I know that both my boys would love the water sooooo much. They were like little fish. Both enjoyed jumping in and swimming and without the assistance of mommy (just water wings and floaties). I can't wait to take them swimming again. I guess next year we'll have to get a pass to a local pool. Thanks again for having us over. Mason loves spending time with his cousins. Thanks for videoing them Brian and sharing with us. Here is a small clip and hopefully some pictures:)


Hopefully Aunt Dawn will post the pictures from her camera:) hint, hint

Blackberry Farm

We decided last minute this morning to venture out to Blackberry Farm. It was a gorgeous June day, in the mid 70s. We packed a lunch and stayed for a couple of hours. We enjoyed the train ride, a tractor/hayride, the carousel, and all of the wonderful sites they have to see. I'm thinking we may need to get a season pass. The boys have so much fun and there is so much to see and do.