Lake LBJ 2009

We went on our annual family trip to Lake LBJ this year. It is always so much fun to see everyone and the boys LOVE playing in the water. We rented a fantastic house again this year, they keep getting better and better. The water was SUPER cold which normally would have felt good but 77 degree water with only a little sun is pretty cold. We did manage to have a lot of water fun despite the cold and the water balloons were a big hit. Cody double-fisting...we only teach the best habits.
Cody driving the boat

When we got there Brayden walked out on the patio and jumped over a snake. I, of course, was not about to try to kill a snake (my mom would have done this without blinking but I am not so sure of myself). I had just shut Bill's fingers in a door and he was icing the swelling down, he did however manage to kill the snake one handed with a piece of wood. Despite how this sounds it was rather humorous.

water ballon fight - everyone get PawPaw

Mary Beth, Brayden and Zoey

Cody took his nap everyday in the wagon, thank you Aunt Cathy for bringing the wagon!

T-ball

Brayden is playing t-ball this summer with the YMCA and I think he finally found a sport that he loves. He was SO not into soccer but t-ball seems to be another story. The kids were so cute at the first game and it went so smoothly despite not having practiced once. Bill is the coach for the team and it was very funny trying to watch him organize 10 four-year-olds on the field and keep them in line for batting.

Summer = pool time!

We have been heading to the pool daily. As a result Brayden can swim by himself, no floaties, no raft, no life jacket and no swim lessons! I am so proud of him, but not nearly as proud as he is of himself. He can put his entire head under water and do the breast stroke, it is amazing watching him go. I made some "little fishy" cupcakes to celebrate the occasion, Brayden put all the fishes on and helped me make the cakes.