Colourful Days

Another Drop Off Day and A Surprise Sighting

Sunday was the day we said good bye to our girl. She was just so excited. She had her outfit picked out for camp (see Happy Camper shirt). She couldn't wait to go to sleep on Saturday night so that Sunday would come sooner. Daddy pretended to run out of gas on the way into the camp but she didn't fall for it. She was absolutely giddy when we finally pulled in and went to go register her. While we were getting her stuff from the van, she caught a glimpse of Jax. We didn't believe her because the kids she was pointing to were far too big to be Jax. Turns out it was him so we got our wish that we would see him. After we got Maya settled into her top bunk (with her buddy Anna and waiting for other buddy Molly) we went to find Jax at his Hose Down Party (AKA the camp version of taking a shower via fire hose). We were so happy to see him. He showed no inkling of wanting to go home. He bid us farewell really quickly so he could get back to the group. I did snap some pictures of our little reunion though.

 

Puddle Jumpin'

I think he will be in heaven at Kalahari next week!

Shine-a-razzi has a new Weapon

I have a new camera... and I love it. Watch out everyone. I'll be snap happy, yes, snap happier than I usually am. Just be warned I maybe snapping away next time you see me.

Where is our BOY!

We dropped him off on Wednesday. It's only Saturday. We don't pick him up until next Wednesday. But we miss our boy. If he didn't love camp so much, I don't think I would this again. I sent off his first letter on Thursday with some contraband candy (no outside food is allowed due to allergies but no can be allergic to FunDips can they?). Wyatt misses his Kuya the most though. He searches for him in his room every chance he gets.

Wanted: Riding Lawnmower

Since THE INJURY our grass has suffered so I decided that cutting the grass was something that I could do. I knew that I wouldn't be able to do the 'outfield at fenway park' grass cutting job that Johnny B usually does. But at least our grass would be cut.

It took me 2 times out to get the yard done. It's not pretty. It's not even. I admit that I missed patches. But for the most part I'm pretty proud of myself. I didn't run over anything that wasn't supposed to be cut. I didn't cut off one of my toes. All the weeds cut down and look like the rest of lawn. But I must admit, I was exhausted after I cut the grass today (I think I picked the hottest day ever - Johnny B told me not to but it was just bugging me to have half of the yard cut). John snapped a picture of me the other night when I did the first cut, but the picture turned out blurry. Maybe because I was going so fast! :-)

How we roll...

This is Wyatt's new mode of transportation... forget the stroller, He either walks, runs or rides to get where he wants to go. Kuya seems to enjoy it too!

Stars of the Stage 2008

Drama camp was a hit this year and last Thursday we were treated to a presentation of Fairytale Mix. Maya practiced her lines everyday and wouldn't go to bed before she practiced her lines. She had about 8 lines as Pig #2 (yes this fairytale had 4 pigs). We weren't allowed to take pictures during the play but I remembered that I could take a short video, but only after the play already started. But I did manage to get some of the performance on film. She did a great job, Daddy bought her flowers and Jax even thought the play was funny and that she did a good job. Enjoy the show!

Our Boy

Here is Wyatt just playing around outside... he loves being outside and bugs love him. But check out the white butterfly that hovers around him. It brought tears to my eyes! 

If you are wondering why the butterfly brings tears to my eyes... I totally believe that this little thing is one of my grandparents watching over me... it always seems to come around during happy family times.

Strawberry Enjoyment

I'm craving strawberries coated with white chocolate, strawberries covered with chocolate smothered with coconut and almonds... and there is nothing that I can do about it. But I can look at my boys enjoying the strawberries from last week and that makes me smile, for now.

Check out Jax's tan... that's what he got from being out on the water all day at sailing camp. Totally sunkissed!

BMX Weekend

Well our weekend plans were jammed pack and I think I'm still recovering from it all. Jax and John both raced and Jax came home with a medal.

Saturday was great day... nice and sunny, not to hot and we were there nice and early and met up with friends. The kids snacked away, everyone was so behaved and Jax and John were both excited about racing. The moto's went with out a hitch and both made the main. John was first and then Jax. Let's just say that John watched Jax go around the track from the ambulance. See photos.

Don't worry all is well John is fixed up. He broke his collar bone and had surgery (because the bones overlapped) and is recovering. He should be back to normal in a couple of weeks and is already talking about racing the Christmas Classic in Columbus Ohio. He didn't cross the finish line after he crashed (and crashed hard) so he didn't come home with a medal.