Preferred Mode of Transportation

Taylor has obviously mastered crawling, walking, skipping, jumping, and running but until just recently he hadn't mastered bouncing. Yes, I just said bouncing! I think as a boy he's going through his Tigger phase, except he doesn't have a tail to boost his bounces so he found the next best thing...

A HOP ALONG BALL

It actually was a Christmas present but until recently has been sitting unused in his closet. Taylor doesn't just take a few bounces and move on...no, no, no he bounces everywhere he goes! To the kitchen to get a drink of water, to the bathroom to do who knows what, around and around the sofa, and around and around the kitchen while we're cooking...it's non-stop for up to 30 minutes at a time! It really couldn't have come at a better time because it's so ridiculously HOT outside that besides the pool or lake, it's currently the only physical activity the boy gets sometimes. The video below shows a lot more of our crazy boy's dinnertime antics...leg and pit 'toots' (where did he learn that from?), bouncing, and exactly what it's like around our house before a meal - we all get a little crazy when we're hungry. Talk about energy! This boy definietly has an unlimited supply!

School Cut

The day is finally here...
The first day of Taylor's second year in preschool!
Taylor already played hooky on Monday with Daddy to go kayaking.
Luckily, it's the very last year where it doesn't actually count against you.

We all visit Ms. Andrea to get our haircuts. Taylor is always happy to go since he gets her complete undivided attention for 20 whole minutes...such a boy already!

A Year Ago...

After a year apart at different schools, but a summer together again, these two know how to pick up right where they left off (literally)!

5 Things To Do Before Summer is Over

My friend Sara recently asked the question above and she must have read my mind since it's all I can think of lately. I might just have to go back to work kicking and screaming this year...luckily I know I won't be the only one!

Here's my list:

(1.) Research how to do an ancient Aboriginal rain dance

(not only for all the dry dying land in the south but to drop the temperature at least 20 degrees). 

(2.) Continue to stay up WAY past my bedtime - 12:30am has been my summer bedtime.

(3.) Get some rest! Since my Taylor alarm clock goes off at 7:00am.

(4.) Read as many trashy/gossipy magazines as humanly possible. Poor George Clooney why is he such a commitment phobe?

(5.) Finish reading the most boring book of my life...who assigns homework over the summer?!!!!!!?

Technically, I only have 6 more days of summer vacation. Sadly, the official last day of summer isn't until September 21st! We have a long way to go baby! My list could definitely continue, but as of today that's what's on my mind.

I'm so blessed and thankful that I love my job and have the summers off to spend with this guy!

Nothing Like the Smell of Gasoline and Burnt Rubber on a Saturday Night!

No the garage wasn't on fire...

(but it might self ignite since it's 107 degrees outside)

But it was - Monster Truck Showtime!

SHOW WARNINGS:

I'm currently hearing impaired (and that's after wearing earplugs).

A huge headache can occur from high performance motor flumes.

Motion sickness may occur after watching the spinning donut misery.

I had a slight heart attack when the transformers had fireworks.

Besides all the side affects, we had a lot of fun!

This was our second Monster Truck show in a year - although we got to see some of the big boys this time (GraveDigger, El Torro Loco, Grinder, Ninja Turtle, King Krunch) we are gearing up for the BIG stadium monster truck show in Houston.

Taylor is beside himself with anticipation!

Watching this video may cause similar symptoms as mentioned above-

Watch at your own risk...

Water Days

Taylor was about two months old when he went for his first boat ride.

 When Taylor was two years old, he still loved going on the boat.

But that's about it, he would not get in the water.

 Now at four, Taylor's wild side is beginning to emerge. Swimming,

jumping off the edge of the boat, and now tubing.

(notice the same Diego lifevest as above...it's time for a new one)



 Last year Taylor watched his cousin Garrett tube but did not want

anything to do with it-just the boat going fast was freaking him out.

This year Taylor couldn't wait to get on that tube-I think he's secretly been waiting to give it a try.

 Today he was adventurous, brave, strong, and as always independent!

Taylor got to ride three times today.

Once with Andrew, once with me, and once with Uncle Tony.

While with me his favorite sayings were:

"Look Mama no hands"

"Let's ride the waves"

(a little dare-devil)



 Andrew had fun water skiing.

Look behind him at how LOW the lake is...

Somehow I actually was able to take a picture with me in it!

The video is a little bit bumpy, but my boys had so much fun!