Lake Livingston

Fun times at the Lake with Jake and Gentry

We took the boys on our second family road trip this weekend. We loaded up the car and headed to our friend's lake house. They were so sweet to invite all 6 of us, not sure we will ever be invited back! The little boys love being in the car, (too bad they never go anywhere!) and napped the entire way to Livingston. Once we arrived and unloaded our car we slipped on our suits and let the fun begin. It was such a nice change of scenery. We relaxed all weekend, I'm talking no make up, swimsuit and pajamas only. I let me type A personality go and we enjoyed a fun weekend with friends.

The trio slept peacefully on a hammock outside while the big kids played in the water, and the adults supervised. It was so nice to have some adult interaction. Harper plays so well with his buddies Gentry and Jake. We are so blessed that our children's friends are our best friends!

Meet Abby

Making Cookies: Abby, Harper, & Lauren

 Abby is a life saver and a sweet sweet girl that we LOVE! Abby is the most precious and mature fourteen year old girl around and THE best "Mother's helper" to my gang. She comes over several times a week and wants to help us all summer! Lucky us!! She cleans, changes diapers, makes lunch, plays, organizes my drawers, and makes crafts with Harper....There is nothing this cute girl won't do.  I am totally honored and flattered that Abby wants to hang out with us all day. We are seriously not that fun! Abby is at camp this week and we have missed her so much. We get spoiled when she spends her day with us.

Making Bubbles

Bubbles!

Sweet Pics

Hampton

Hudson

"Studson"

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A Memorable Memorial Weekend

We made lots of special memories and had many family of six firsts! For starters Aunt Heather came in town to meet her newest nephews. We celebrated her birthday a little early, an excuse for some sweets! Harper played his last baseball game of the season, Addy, Poppy, Daddy, and Aunt Heather went to cheer him on. Saturday afternoon we spontaneously loaded up the car and headed to Kingwood to spend some time in the pool. It was so worth it. I had the milk and mom had the crib, what else do babies need? We literally backed only the necessities for the babies and went on our way. This was so not like me, I always over pack and bring way more than necessary. I figured we didn't need swings and bouncers with so many arms to hold the boys. We spent most of the day Saturday and Sunday in the pool. So fun! It was so nice to have so much help with the boys. I felt so relaxed all weekend. Maybe we should move in my mom and and dad they made it way to comfortable! They cooked, cleaned, provided the entertainment (pool/toys), and helped me with feedings.

Poppy and Huddy

First time to Addy and Poppy's house

Harper and Aunt "Hedder"

I want a pool SO bad...maybe when the boys get a little older?? It was so nice to just wake up, put on your suit, and jump in the pool. I can't imagine what it would be like to load up the stuff just for a morning at the neighborhood pool. Harper loved jumping and sliding into the pool. He is still very cautious in the water and refuses to put submerse his head completely under water. Hopefully he will be swimming by the end of the summer...we need a few more trips to A&P's house.

Daddy and Harper

Weeee

Yay for popsicles

The Fam

The babies were perfect all weekend and let us enjoy some fun in the sun. We didn't bring bouncers etc, so we let them relax in their car seats outside. Hogan loves being outside...even when it is 100 degrees! Hogan also rolled over this weekend. Aunt Heather put him on his tummy and he repeatedly rolled from tummy to back!! Crazy, I don't think this is normal for a 6 week old preemie!!

Hogan joined us outside!

Attempting an all boy pic

On Monday my sweet mom hung back with the trio and let the us girls go on the boat with dad. We just cruised the lake for a couple of hours and got a little bit of sun. Oh how I have missed the lake. There is something so relaxing to me about a boat ride...kinda felt like I was on a mini vacation. It was so windy, that no one was on the water...so rare for a holiday weekend. I hope we can arrange another boat ride soon!