MEMORIES -END OF JULY

Well, I have officially spent a full hour blogging today while my kids were asleep to catch up with all of our July fun. I really could have done a lot of other things - mainly fold laundry ( I am never caught up on that) and am feeling a little guilty about it lately but we really aren't home that often and the kids keep me so busy lately. But I guess years from now I'll have plenty of time to keep up with my laundry and I probably won't remember any of this stuff if I don't blog about it so enjoy....my laundry is still in a sad and embarrassing state - oh well!!!

These are just some random photos from July - so cute....

A RARE & PEACEFUL MOMENT

Ahhhh, no fighting, no problems sharing, coloring together out on the deck - couldn't ask for more....

MONDAY MORNING MESS!

Not what you want to wake up to on a Monday morning. This was the least of the mess there was cake all over the couch and smashed into the carpet. That's what I get for leaving it within his reach - then again he finds a way to reach ANYWHERE!!

BEST BUDDIES

Davis loves going places with his Daddy!

BREWER GAME

I have done quite a few posts today (trying to catch up) so I'm going to keep this one short (yeah right). We went to the Brewer game. It was LOTS OF FUN. Michael's co-worker Jeff caught a game ball and gave it to Davis - Davis later gave it to my brother Pat who was much more excited about it then Davis. My brother (who is a teacher) was holding Davis up to yell at the opposing team. I believe I heard the phrase "you stink" with lots of giggling behind it and just chose to turn my head : -) Luckily he hasn't said it since Uncle Patrick!! My sister-in-law Katie and Crystal came with us too.

DIANA STAYS WITH AUNTIE LATONYA

Miss Diana stayed with her godmother who we call "Auntie Tonya" last Friday well we were at the Brewer game. Garrison and her nephew Austin were there to help out too. According to Latonya, Garrison was very sweet to Diana and loved rubbing her hair and thought she was pretty. Garrison will make a great big brother someday (hinthint).

CRYSTAL AND THE TANTRUM

Davis' godmother Crystal came to visit him last Friday. Crystal adores Davis and spoils him rotten. He is always a sweetheart around her but last Friday he showed her his "terrible two" side. After about an hour of some intense bossiness and tantrums on Davis' part he finally fell asleep in Crystal's arms. I'm hoping she still wants to have kids after witnessing how challenging it can be sometimes. Look at his red cheeks from being all worked up....

DIANA INVADES THE CAR BED

Davis does not allow his sister in his bed without him there and he definitely does not want her bringing any of her "girly" stuff in there. The other day Davis fell asleep on the couch and Miss Diana went off to play. I saw her carrying things from the toyroom into the bedroom one by one. I eventually went in there and this is what I found. She was playing in her brother's bed with all her stuffed animals and baby dolls. She was laughing so hard out of happiness. We made sure to get her out of there before he woke up.

DANNY GOKEY CONCERT

Davis, Michael and I went to the Northwestern Mutual company show where Danny Gokey opened for Kool and the Gang. You all know that Davis LOVES Danny so he was so excited to be right by the stage. He was singing into his glowstick and you can see him in one of the photos reaching out his little hand for Danny to touch him. It was a great experience for Davis and Danny's performance ended with Northwestern Mutual donating $10,000 to his foundation "Sophia's Heart". He was visibly shaken and thankful for the gesture - such a good guy.  We went back to our seats for Kool & the Gang so I didn't get a great picture but they were an awesome show too.  Davis was so upset that Danny Gokey was gone!!

DAVIS AT BETTY BRINN

Davis was quite the character during our visit to Betty Brinn. For the first half of the visit he was a little angel. He played in the sand area very quietly concentrating on his sand creations; he was just so cute. Then he ventured off to collect all the lawnmowers so the other kids could not play with them. He would only allow the other kids to use them if they asked him nicely and shook his hand ( I guess he wants to be a lawnmower salesman) and as you can imagine that didn't fly too well with the other kids. When we left the toddler area to go to the "big kid" area, Davis threw himself on the ground and probably scared every small child there with his "terrible two" tantrum. When we finally made our way out Davis again was happy and calm when he found "the stage" where he could perform a puppet show for Mommy. It was a fun and challenging trip with him to say the least. At the end of the day it's always worth it but these two year olds are no joke I'm telling you.

DIANA AT BETTY BRINN

Diana had a great time at Betty Brinn with her friend Brooklyn. She especially loved playing in the water and in the little kitchen area. She was determined to crawl in and out of the wall in the baby area and after a few times she was able to make it through with no problems. She loved the train too and kept smashing her face up against the window and laughing hysterically. Meanwhile, her brother was no where to be found. We definitely had some issues with Mr. Davis running off to find something better to do !

GARDEN PARTY AT THE ZOO

Last Sunday was Northwestern Mutual's garden party at the zoo. The kids loved the unlimited rides on the zoo train and the carousel. The food was great as usual and Davis even climbed up on stage with the Love Monkeys (a band). I will try to post the video later today. Diana had a great time with her Daddy. Davis kept dragging us everywhere he wanted to go. He was so excited especially for the jumping inflatables. Diana got right in with him too!!

DISCOVERY WORLD WITH THE BOLDENS

After the run/walk we met the Bolden's at Discovery World. Davis has been here before but this was Diana's first time. She loved it of course. It's always nice when Diana & Madison get to see one another. They met when they were 4 months old and it's cute to see them grow up together. Madison and Davis look like brother and sister too so all 3 of them are just so darn cute. The kids especially loved the fish and Diana kept kissing the picture of the shark - she's a tough girl!!

ROOTS & WINGS RUN WALK

Last Sunday morning we were up and out the door by 7am for Northwestern Mutual's run/walk downtown. Both Davis & Diana had fun but both of them were very tired. Diana kept giving me the "you got me up for this" look : -) Overall, it was a nice way to get the day started. We did the 1 mile walk again this year. The past 2 times I have participated in this I was pregnant I am hoping if I really work at it maybe next year I can run!! Miss Diana is perfecting her wave. Waving and saying hi to everyone is her trademark at the moment.

BUSY JULY

The past week has by far been the busiest week of summer. July always seems to be a fun month and the weather has been decent so I'm not complaining : -) In the past week we had Michael's annual meeting for work which consisted of a run/walk early Sunday morning, an evening garden party at the zoo with lots of food & music, a trip to Discovery Word, a trip to Betty Brinn, and a live concert by Kool & the Gang opened by Danny Gokey - way too much fun. Friday Davis had a visit from his godmother and Friday night we went to the Brewer game. Yesterday I sent Michael and the kids out for the day - they went to the Air Show and played by the lake with Uncle Patrick. Today we are staying home and relaxing - I have so many photos and things to blog we'll see how I do today. Did I mention that every last thing we've done this week has been FREE. What a blessing!!

UNCLE PATRICK & AUNT KATIE'S NEW HOUSE!!

My brother and his wife closed on their first house last week and are now busy renovating before they officially move in. I am so proud of them both and I love the house! They have a huge backyard with a beautiful sunroom, 4 bedrooms, a finished basement and are located in a cute and quiet part of Wauwatosa. These are some "before" photos. I'm sure a lots changed already since they've been working all week. I can't wait to see everything they've done. By the way Pat, I did block out the address on the front of your house for you since I'm posting all your business here on my blog (hehe). I am very proud of both you and Katie and can't wait to send my kids over to enjoy the swingset the previous owners left behind - now you can babysit more!!!!

DAVIS' GREEN HAIR

Davis sat at the dinner table tonight looking like this. He ate all of his food including the green beans so I didn't question the attire until we were done. He informed me that he likes long hair and that he was wearing his hair. I reminded him that he is a boy and he said " I know Mommy, I a rock star". He has been in love with "rock stars" since we let him watch American Idol. Maybe he'll grow those curls out someday. I'm sure Michael wouldn't mind especially if they are flowing out the back of a football helmet (hehe). I was cleaning pictures off the computer today too and ran into this photo of Michael when he was about 3. I see Davis & Diana in this photo so I had to share.