Pinterest Crafty Day

I finally got to do some things I have found on pinterest.

First I made slime with Taylor and Jordan. Is was so easy and now that I have the jug of starch all I need is more glue and we can make lots of different colors. School supplies are starting to be out at the stores so I will have to stock up. :)

I recently pinned a bathtub paint as now I can't find it. I so need to reorganize my pins. But I had also pinned a glow bath idea so tonight Taylor is taking a glowing bath.

Both girls have shirts that are too long when they wear shorts. A friend recently taught me how to make it so I can draw the sides up. I was only able to do one shirt today but it is so cute.

Grilling & Family Fun

Yesterday Mimi and Pawpaw came over and we grilled out and watched Taylor and Jordan swim. Jordan spent the night with Taylor. Chassity came over to meet us. It was a fun day!!

4th of July

For the 4th me, Adam, Taylor and Bradley went to my parent's house. Adam's Mom went with us. It was nice to see people we don't see very often. We grilled out and just hung out and talked. Bradley took up well with Jenny. He let her hold him and feed him. He was happy with her till he was ready to go to sleep.

That evening me and Adam took the kids to Trussville to watch fireworks. They had inflatables before hand and a really good firework show. Bradley fell asleep watching fireworks.

Sleepy Family

Bradley is cutting two teeth and he is fussy to say the least. We did not get much sleep Sunday night so after doing the going we had to do Monday we took a nap. Bradley slept in his boppy beside me on the couch. When I woke up Rhino was asleep in the bend of my knees.

Happy 8th Birthday Alyssa

Today is Alyssa's 8th birthday. She has gotten so big so fast.

We took Bradley for his 4 month old check up. He weighed 13 lbs 1.5 oz, in the 25% on his weight. He is 50% on his head and height. He is finally good on his weight. He can have solids 3 times a day. His ulcer is gone and his rash looks like heat rash.

This evening Alyssa and Noah are leaving for their summer visitation with their father. They have never been gone for a month before so this will be different for me. I am going to miss them like crazy. Alyssa and I agreed we will Skype. Noah likes the idea cause I can still read him bedtime stories.

Happy Birthday Alyssa

I can not believe my oldest baby is turning 8 this week, wow where has the time gone. This past weekend we celebrated her birthday with friends and family. This year she wanted an ice cream themed party and that was just what she had. With the help of Adam and my parents I was much less stressed and had everything ready an hour before the party started. I even made all the decorations including the banner, labels for all the food, holders for the cupcakes, centerpiece for the table, hanging ice cream cones and the cupcakes. She always has water activities at her party. This year we had water balloons, water guns and the sprinkler. Thanks to everyone who came she was very happy with her birthday.

Learning

This summer I made a list of things I wanted all of the kids to learn.

How to spell their full name.
Their full birthday.
My phone number.
Adam's phone number.
Our address.
How to tie their shoe.
How to ride their bikes without training wheels.

Now they all know almost all of it.

Adam and I spent about 15 minutes helping them ride their bikes without training wheels and they all had it. Now they don't want to ride their scooters.

Taylor knew how to tie her shoe but Alyssa and Noah did not. I spent about 10 minutes with them today and now they can all do it.

Watching the expressions on their faces when they learn how to do something is so sweet. I love it!!