The Summer According to my iPhone

Abby reading to Joshua as he waits for his 15 month well-child-check at Dr. Pate's office.  I love her tenderness with him! 

Mac-and-cheese, the toddler's favorite!

If you look closely you'll see all three of the kids up on the spider web.  Joshua watched Jonathan and Abby climbing and quickly ascertained the point of the structure, and up he went, too!

Zoo Day with the Robinsons and Culpeppers.  The boys were full of all kinds of goofiness, while the girls chatted quietly together, and the toddlers strolled or snoozed.

Walking around down town with David on a night out. 

Another evening at Daddy's work, with the kids and Daddy running the halls and playing hide and seek.

Last day of preschool Duckling class -- Abby with Mrs. Hall.

Joshua gets treated to morning stories with Jonathan and Abby.

Abby got really into dissecting a chicken heart, instructing me where to cut and exactly what to show her next :)

At Ikea -- Joshua has a thing about climbing into boxes :)

Swim lessons -- Jonathan with Mr. Tony, Abby with Mr. Grayson.

 Rough day with a fever.  Solution: hours of YouTube funny animal videos.  Big hit!

Abby examining the fungal growth on bark chips from our front yard.  Nature study!

Craft day at the Barr home.  Finger weaving for the boys,

and braided bracelets for the girls.

Abby got really into the Handwriting Without Tears iPad app for a while. She took this part of "school" really seriously :)

Grandma and Grandpa Day!

 

Making handprints for Daddy's Father's Day gift.  

 Zoo Camp with Peter and Danielle Hazen.  Cousin time!

Abby chose to spend a Special Day with Mommy picking wild flowers and going out to eat ice cream.  She invited Aunt Kara to join us :)

Birthday cupcakes for Daddy!  Worms for a fisherman ;)

Watching Joshua march around "singing" and waving the flag makes us laugh to no end.  He's imitating his patriotic big brother, and so crazy adorable to watch.

Abby's snow leopard's special tea party.

Lunch with Julie G :)

Exploring the Soto art instillation at the Museum of Fine Arts.

First time at the roller skating rink!

The boys were too fast to photograph!

 Off to the circus!  It was a huge hit!  The opening act was a big construction themed show, Abby loved the tigers, and Joshua went wild over the jumping poodles.

Yeah!  Abby put on her sunscreen.  Ready for the pool!

Kids Cooking Night.  Spaghetti and Meatballs.  THREE kids helping in the kitchen!

 Tastes even better when you make it yourself!

A little brother water time.

Date night at Miller Outdoor Theater, seeing Two Gentlemen of Verona with a wine and cheese picnic.  Such a nice evening out together!

Mommy's fancy hair, complements of Abby.

Look, no training wheels!

Silly ham thinks its hysterical to bite his corn cob and shake it around like a dog.