Mexico!

Checking out the ocean view with Grandpa.


The view from the condo.




First time down to the beach!


Abel getting pummeled by a wave :)




We just got back from a week long, fun filled, sun soaking, water fun vacation in Mexico! We had a wonderful trip with the Buman gang! We did a lot of swimming, went on a pirate sunset cruise, ate a lot of delicious food, went to an aquarium, and most importantly laughed and played a lot with family! We are sad to be back home, but it was nice to sleep in our own beds last night! Brodie is already saying that he can't wait to go back to Mexico and back on vacation (us too). Don't worry, there are more pictures to come :)

Blue macoroni, colorful shirts, and more water fun!

Abel and Isaac 2011


Abel and Brodie 2009


Abel and Brodie 2010


Abel and Brodie 2011


Brodie wanted blue mac and cheese this weekend and he was so proud of it. Of course, Isaac thought it was fun to pose for the camera also. We made some colorful ice cubes with food coloring yesterday. The boys "colored" some white shirts with the ice cubes today. The ice cubes didn't last very long because it was over 90 today! They are so excited to wear the shirts.

We went back to the waterfront again yesterday. We tried going to the area with rocks that we have went the last 2 years. There was a lot more water this year. The boys didn't think the rocks were near as fun this year since they had been to the beach the day before :).

Isaac has been saying "2,3" after I say "1". Today, I would say "1, 2, 3" when we were getting ready to go down the slide and then he would say "4,5." Apparently someone else has been counting at daycare :).

"Just put your feet in the water"

We went down to the water front this evening. Brodie wanted to go down to the beach. It was a little cool out and a little late, so I said we could go to the beach, but "you can only put your feet in". Thirty minutes later Brodie was covered in water from head to toe. We all had a lot of fun!

We went to Lowes today to make a tow truck. Isaac got it in on the fun today. It was pretty impressive to watch Isaac hammer in the nails. He completely hit one nail in all by himself (after I set it up). Brodie did awesome also. He is learning to follow all of the instructions to get to the complete product.

Summer fun and good help.

The boys have been enjoying their new sun glasses. They think they are pretty hot stuff with their sun glasses on.
Isaac was a very good helper for Mommy today. He was helping me unload the dishwasher. He thought that everything should go in the silverware drawer. :)

Water fun!

It has been so warm, so we have gotten out in the water. Brodie is much more comfortable in the water this summer, but now Isaac is a little nervous and not sure what to think about the water. :)

July 4th Parade

We had fun at a Fourth of July parade today. It was sunny and warm - just about right for the fourth! I used my new fryer and made homemade donuts today also. They aren't quite as good as Mom's, but they still taste pretty good. I may have to try and find a doughnut cutter, so I don't have to use one of Brodie's play dough pieces to cut out the centers :).

Hiking!

We went on a hike this evening and had a great time. It was only a 1.5 mile hike to a look-out near Burlington. It was a great night besides the bugs. Brodie was our leader and did a great jb following the signs for the path. Isaac wanted to do everything Brodie did and walked most of the way. I was a little nervous we were not ever going to make it to the end, but we finally did and it was worth the walk and the bugs (well maybe not the bugs :)