Week 196: August 30 - September 5

Picking some flowers for Mommy at the park

What a great start to Monday morning - we ran into the firemen at Kroger and got to check out the fire truck AND got an invitation to visit the fire station!

The fire station was pretty cool, but the truck is the coolest!

Future firemen!

All ready for the 1st day of school!

But, first a stop for donuts to kick off the school year.

Even the little guy gets a donut hole

The boys are at City Road Chapel this year

Tuesday / Thursday 9-2

Bennett's teacher is Miss Emily

Baxter's teacher is Miss Kathy

"Helping" Mommy make cupcakes

Leftover frosting + ice cream cones = best snack ever!

Uh oh...sick again.  Sent home from 2nd day of school after throwing up a bunch - at least it's not another ear infection.

Look at that soccer star!

Quick break - soccer practice is a lot hotter than swim practice

Spidermen

Baxter's not the only one with lady friends

Keeping hydrated after throwing up a bunch

You'd think being sick would slow this guy down...

After borrowing Oscar's scooter for a week, a super hero scooter is at the top of Baxter's wishlist

Making funny faces with the monkeys at the zoo

Hippo ride!

Week 195: August 23 - August 29

Check out this giant slug...our backyard is like a nature center

Masterpiece in the making

Building a fort at Cornerstone

Another fun trip to Cornerstone

Back at swim lessons at Ensworth....hoping to join the swim team after this session

Practicing mischief while Baxter practices swimming

Someone doesn't like nature story time

And someone couldn't be happier that nature story time involves turtles

Whole apples...a new favorite snack

Singing for tips at the farmer's market

First trip to the sandbox - but not the last!

This is great!!!!

Since Rescue Bots got confiscated at our house, Y Play is a big hit again (they have 2 Rescue Bots)

Rainy day at Monkey's Tree House

We are finally finding activities that both boys can enjoy...sure makes life easier!

I love Grandpops!

Looks like Spiderman couldn't defeat Grandpops the SuperVillian

Week 194: August 16 - August 22

Reading one last time with Grandpa before he heads home

What happened to all the fish in this pond?

Hanging out with 2 grandpas in one day is great!

Can you believe August in Nashville and it's too chilly for the outdoor pool?

Winding down after a big day

Library Day!!!!

Getting a closer look at a bug that's taken residence on our porch

Ahhh...good old dragon park

Fun for everyone at this park!

Another earache...we are here way too often.

This guy would brush his teeth all day if he could....let's hope this behavior sticks

Apple picking in August....only in the south!

Yum!  "We sure did pick some delicious juicy apples"

Benny's first pony ride...not quite the animal lover that his brother is...only lasted about 10 seconds.

But this guy loved it - as always!

Baxter is tall enough to ride the awesome rides at the fair this year!

And loving every minute of it!

Of course, the fair food is also a big hit

Benny's first corn dog!

We named this guy Buzzzzz

Where's your helmet?

Last ride of the day

This may have been the best part of the fair

We love petting animals!