Rain Dance

The boys and I went back up to the cabin last week to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa (and to escape the heat!). The temperature never got above 80 degrees the whole time we were there. The last couple of days it got really cold and rainy, which was SO nice! (It feels fabulous to wear a jacket in the middle of July!) :) My poor little desert rats haven't had much experience with rain, so they just couldn't resist the urge to get out there and play. They had so much fun getting soaked!

rain + little boys = pure happiness!

A Brand New Do!

Trevor needed a haircut this week and Derek talked me into having it cut really short. He said it was time for a big boy hairdo. :( Trevor has had the same cute little part in his hair since they handed him to me in the hospital, so this was a BIG change! I do think he looks very cute (thanks, Auntie Corinne!), it just makes him look much older. My little guy is growing up way too fast!

Here is Trevor BEFORE:
(still winning the "binky battle")

Here is Trevor AFTER:

In case you can't tell, he is pretty thrilled about his new hair.
He keeps rubbing his head, grinning at me, and saying "haircut!"

Grandma's Mountain

We were able to get away with Derek's family for a few days last weekend. We went to "Grandma's mountain" up in Pinetop. It was a much needed break for all of us! The weather was gorgeous and the company was great (11 adults and 12 little kids). I took WAY too many pictures (as usual), but here are the highlights of the weekend:

We left for the mountain on Derek's 30th birthday. We did a little celebration that morning before we left, complete with "doughnut cake" and presents. The boys love birthdays and there's no one they like to celebrate more than their daddy! We also did a little celebration at the cabin with the rest of the family. I don't want too get mushy, but I sure do love that guy! :) Happy 30th, Babe!

There are so many fun things to do at the cabin..."bumpy rides" (on the Ranger and quad), air hockey, horseshoes, relaxing in the hammocks, playing games, hanging out with family, and, of course, getting nice and dirty.
What a life, huh? :) The boys love every bit of it!

The 4th of July is really fun in Show Low. They start the day with a cute little parade through the middle of town. There are lots of tractors, horses, and fire trucks. What more could 2 little boys ask for? :) I love all the kids dressed up in their red, white, and blue (especially 3-month-old Kaleb!). So cute! Then that night they do fireworks. We were trying to avoid the crowds this year, so we went to a nearby hill and watched them from the back of our truck.
The view was pretty good...good enough for a bunch of tired people who are easily amused! :)

One afternoon, we all headed down to a nearby lake. We did some fishing, fed the ducks, and just let the kids explore.
I love to watch my boys enjoying the outdoors.

It was such a FUN trip! We came home pretty worn out, but that's the price you pay for family memories, right? :) Totally worth it.