Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Joshie's 3rd Birthday

Josh saying "cheeeeese" for the camera


Josh is a big Mario fan, so he was thrilled when he opened Mario Kart!


We had a fun birthday party with cousins to celebrate Josh and Cousin Barrett's birthdays! They enjoyed water games, dinner, cupcakes and presents! Thanks everyone for coming and for helping! We had so much fun!



Sam sporting the water protection hat!

Once Sam put this hat on, he was able to run around freely (without getting water on his face or in his eyes) and get a little wet!




Barrett taking aim!


Chase and Sam ready for a gun fight! It was nice of Grandma J. to bring water guns!

The funny part!

Josh and Mom went to the toy store to spend some birthday money from Grandma and Grandpa. I let him pick one toy and this is what he came up with! I tried over and over with different things like thomas trains, puzzles, excavator claws... He was relentless and he just had to have this funny thing! He has been willing to share so we have all had a turn looking like a goof ball! Maurie gets the brunt of it though.


Maurie has not minded one bit looking like an alien child! We even went on a short walk up the street and back with her wearing the funny hair!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Swimming Lessons

Sam and Josh have been enjoying two weeks of swimming lessons!
Sam thinks he is so brave and Josh doesn't realize any risk!

Practicing part of a swimming stroke - "airplane"

Josh having a blast!!

Sunday, July 13, 2008

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

We had a lot of fun with our extended family these last two weeks!
Most all of Ted's family was able to spend several days here!

We had a surprise night for Mom and Dad Hartman to celebrate
their retirement and their upcoming Mission to Ohio!

The night was filled with great food, volleyball, get-to-know-you
games, and face painting by Aunt Lisa!

Sam sporting a camouflage look!



Josh wanted to be a race car!



It was fun to play volleyball again!


FOURTH OF JULY


We had a huge rendition of fireworks at Grandpa's!


Maurie was all smiles for the show!