Oh, Summer, Where Art Thou? And, a few random things

First of all, it has been raining and raining and raining around here. It is NOT FUN!! My little guy has been really sick. Really bad croup, fever, diarrhea, all the works. And, he was sleeping so good. . . This is the first way bad sickness he has ever had, and it has made him one grouchy baby. In the picture above, he had a fever of 101, (up to 103 when we got home) but we still went to the pool. The older kids were too stir crazy, Jake was gone, and I HAD to get them out of the house.Tay's friends had a wonderful Fairy Party for their 6th Birthdays. Taylee had been waiting for it, staring at the invitation for weeks. She had picked out her fairy outfit well in advance, and couldn't wait to wear it out. The party was so beautiful, and fabulous. She can't wait for her birthday now, and asks all the time if it's August yet.

Last Saturday, we did have a gorgeous day, and headed to our first outing at the Maple Hills Pool. (Thanks to my great sister-in-law for inviting us). It was a big step for the kids, because every other year, they have just played in the little baby pool. But, this time they played in the kid's end with all the other kids. They had so much fun. It was a great 2 hours!

Here's Samantha demonstrating to them how she puts her whole face underwater. She was gettin' a little annoyed with them when they wouldn't follow her instructions. . . They both start swimming lessons again in a couple weeks. Maybe after that, they'll be able to do it.

And, to top it off, when I went to Church on Sunday, I came back to my baby, with a "Shiner." I couldn't get it very good on camera. But, if you look closely, it's swollen and purple underneath is right eye. He bumped his face on the high chair, and the little kid's table. I'm sure there will be many more in his future, if he's at all like his big bro.

Here's another sort of good picture of it. This is what he does when I try to take his picture lately. His "Cheese" I guess you could call it.

We have Tay's Ballet Recital, and Preschool Graduation this week. After that, we're pretty much released for the summer. Still counting down the days until the Hamblin Family Reunion, 10 year Anniversary, and Mr. FussyPants's 1st Birthday! Please send sunshine vibes our way. We really need them!