Summer!

Well, summer is officially here. We have been busy! I haven't even had time to update this blog in almost a month! Since I last wrote, we celebrated my cousin Jessie's wedding in Storm Lake, had countless sprinkler/pool time in our yard, and played a lot of backyard baseball!

Last week, my mom came down while Ben was in Florida for our friend, Jesse Shaw's wedding. I was so happy to have the company and the help with boys. Mom and I did a lot while she was here... She brought 8 little trees for us to plant in the backyard. Although they are very small, we hope they will grow!!! She also brought two hosta plants to finish our landscaping...I had exactly two spots left on the one side of our house and now it is complete! Mom also bought Peyton his very own apple tree! He is so excited and of course, always wants to know if there are any apples growing yet. :) I hope that we are still here when the apples actually do start growing! It was nice to have all of mom's great help...it is always great to have your mom around...they just know what to do and how to help. My kitchen is probably the cleanest it has been since we moved here. Thanks Mom!!!

When Ben got back, we took the boys to Toy Story 3. It was a really cute movie and both boys watched intently the entire time. (Maybe it was the popcorn...they LOVE it!) We spent Father's Day here doing family play time....baseball, basketball, tennis...you name it. Ben had a great day! The boys are so lucky to have such a great dad....they love playing with him and spending time with him!

This week has been great so far. Although I think it is a little TOO hot and humid for my taste....Peyton has been going to basketball camp with Ben. The youngest kids are attending this week and Peyton is having a great time. They lower the hoops for the kids so Peyton can actually make some baskets and the word is that he is better than some of the bigger boys. As much as he practices, I am glad that is true.... This mom has had to play a lot of defense already in the past 3 years!!!

Tate and I have been enjoying some morning walks before it gets too hot. He FINALLY slept through the night last night...that is right....a full night of sleep for MOM!!! :) YIPPEE!! I am praying that it wasn't a one time thing and that he will continue to sleep all night. It has been over 14 months since I last had a full night's sleep. To say the least...I NEEDED IT!

We are hopefully going to have a few play dates to end this week. If it is not too hot. I am loving every minute of being home. I really wish the days would slow down!