A Day in St. Louis

We got the the game at the original time before ESPN picked it up and realized that is didn't start for 6 hours so we decided to take the boys up into the Arch. They asked right when we got to the game if we could go up in it sometime this summer and we told them we would try. Since we had 6 hours what else was there to do!! So up we went!

Little B was the first one in the "egg" that you ride up to the top of the Arch in. There are 5 little seats you can see the four on both sides of Little B. There is not much room it is a tight squeeze.
Egg boys!

Riding up in our "egg" going to the top of the Arch. The boys kept saying how high up we were just so I would freak out! I hated the ride up it was slow and rickety. I do not like heights...at all!!

Busch Stadium from the Arch.

Looking out at the highest point in the Arch. I was ready to go back down as soon as we got up there!! T and Big B waiting for their 50 wings!

Big B shoving his face with some wings!

We had great seats!! The first pitch of the game!

Our Cardinal Fans!!

Fun with Pictures

I had fun "juicing" these pictures up!! I love the colors and how they POP!!

Hangin at the Pond

Summertime has finally arrived and that mean hangin at the pond!!!

Little B and L jumping at the same time! Taking a little boat ride with CC.The whole gang.

Ash and Baby B

Hunting for some baby frogs!

One of the babies they found.

Nothing better than playing in the sand.

Baby B, Little B, and J building a sand castle.

A little Pond Sassyness from Baby B!!

Little B jumping off the floating dock!

Big B came up after finishing up mowing the yards to cool off!!!

Those are some sandy feet girl!!!

Baby B and Ash went for a ride up to the potty!!

They left some evidence of chocolate on her mouth...oops!!

We went to the pond today and had a great 3 1/2 hours of fun!! We applied sunblock again and again and again on the kids.....did you catch that on the kids. Seriously what were we thinking not putting any on us!! The moms are FRIED!!!!!! I am now in pain and loving banana boat aloe with lidocaine in it!!! Let's hope it turns into a great tan. It is suppose to rain tomorrow which is good cause there will be no more sun for me for a few days!!! Let the summertime fun begin!!!!!!!!!!! WELCOME BACK SUMMER BREAK, OH HOW I MISSED YOU!!!!!!

Just Because...

I love it when she's silly!!!!!!

Growing Up Too Fast!

Big B at A's house for her birthday party! He bought her 13 beautiful Gerber Daisies. I told him on the way over if he didn't want to give her the flowers he could give them to me!! He didn't go for it:o(
Big B and the gang heading up to the door. I know it sounds silly but they really are growing up way too fast!!! It almost hurts when I say he is in 8th grade, time really does fly.

One Proud MaMa!!

Little B receiving the Presidential Fitness Award. There were certain criteria that he had to meet in order to receive this award!! He is getting the award from our awesome PE teacher Mrs. B!!
Getting his AR Award. Each book that he reads has a point value they accumulate all year. Twice a year they have an AR store that the kids can buy things with their AR points it is really cool!! He had 176 point!!
Little B got the Citizenship Award this year for his class. His class voted and the teacher as well. One boy and one girl are chosen. This is based on a child's character traits and the way they treat others. WOW so very very proud buddy!!
Last but not least Honor Roll!! Keep it up bud!!
Little B and his WONDERFUL teacher Miss G!!
She is a great teacher and we feel very lucky to have had her!!

I work at the same school that Little B goes to and I did not know about any of these except the AR one!! It was one of those fight back the tears days so the kids around me didn't think I was crazy (well or at least confirm their suspicions!!) I am so PROUD of all he accomplished this year. Way to go buddy keep up your awesome spirit and the WONDERFUL YOU that God made!!!!

Party Time

Aunt R, Cousin Z, and Uncle M

I love when this gang gets together. We don't get to see them as often as we would like but when the kids get together they pick up right where they left off. It is so much fun to watch them together.

Cousin E and Baby B had a lot of fun!!

The 4 boys all dressed up! Z and Baby B! These two are double trouble when they are together but they sure have a lot of fun!!

Cousin Z graduated from High School this year which meant time for a family party!! Their house was full of family it was good to see everyone. The kids had a great time playing with cousins as usual. Cousin Z will be entering the field of Nursing this fall. He was awarded one of the scholarships given out during the graduation ceremony. It was definitely a fun night!! I can't believe we will be having the next graduation party next year for Big B!

Cousin H's Play!!

Cousin H is second from the left.

Our Broom!!!

The last scene!

My niece was in a production of Beauty and the Beast this past weekend and we went down to watch. She did a GREAT job we were so proud of her!! It was Baby B's first play and she did pretty good except for the loud announcement of her needing to go poop!