Carter's Tenor Horn

 This last week Carter had a special concert day with his class and 5 other schools to play their tenor horn or trombone. Carter has been learning the tenor horn in school this year, and he is taking to it quite well. When or if he practices he gets better and better.(what a shock) They learned the basic notes and learned a lot about rhythm, music, etc.. Carter didn't want to spend all day at this theatre, however he said he had a good time. I'm pretty sure he envisioned them playing the tenor horn all day non-stop. The theatre was a newly built venue and was an interesting set-up. Obviously I was on the balcony and you can't really see it straight on...so we got these weird pictures of the day as a result.

 Carter's class played "Hot Cross Buns" for their solo piece, but this is a picture of them doing a song they learned on the day.

Clearing up and headed home! Carter is headed to middle school next school year(Sept) and we are enjoying these last few weeks of primary school with him....he's getting old! :)

Bren-10 Fat-Man

 Brennan Guy is 4 years old!! Brennan has been looking forward to this day for quite some time, mostly because he wants to start swimming lessons with the big kids. :)
 Compliments go out to Mike, Carter, Mason, and Cameron for a fabulous job decorating the house while Brennan, Taylor, and myself were out getting pizza for Brennan's birthday dinner. Mason had been so excited to to give Brennan's gift to him. Mason was with me when I went shopping and kept throwing things in the cart...some for him, some for Brennan. We had a little birthday party for him at our house before his friend party on Saturday.

 A week ago the kids had their summer fete for the school and Carter saw a little shield that he picked up for Brennan for his birthday. He also gave him a new book mark, and some of his old sunglasses. In this picture he is reading the card he made, Carter really is a sweet big brother most of the time.

A new baseball bat!

 On Saturday we went to the bowling alley to celebrate with a few friends of Brennan's. Brennan loves bowling and can't get enough of the lanes.

Captain America cake for the birthday boy.

 SILLY FACES--it really is the only way to get a cute picture of this many children--Mason was to worried about the ice cream to come get in the picture. :)

 While we were singing.....Brennan thought we were silly. We sure love you Brennan and all your silliness. Brennan was gaining the nickname Bren-10 some time back. We were at the dinner table and all the children were talking about nicknames. Out of the blue, Brennan says, "my name is Bren-10 Fat-Man." What?!?! We all thought it was so funny that he added fat man to the end. He will correct us sometimes if we don't call him that. I know eventually he won't want to be called that, I decided putting it on his cake was a must for the memory alone. Brennan is a sweet little boy with a lot of energy. He loves going to preschool and he also loves his home days. He always wants me to go to the park with him. He enjoys walking down the road to a local sandwich shop and getting an egg sandwich. Brennan loves to look through his book of sounds/letters and tell me all their sounds. He also loves for me to read to him. The love of cars, especially ones that are fast, are deep in his heart. He is always on the go, even when he thinks he wants to watch a movie he generally doesn't last unless it is night time and he is finally tired. Bren-10 Fat Man--we LOVE YOU!!

Carter was thrilled to pieces that he broke 100 in his bowling game on the 8th frame. I'm not sure what he ended up with in the end because he started a new game before he let me see, but he was thrilled. Out of his mouth, "Mom, I didn't think I would break 100 points until I was over 10 years old--and I'm 9!"
Also, I love this picture of Mason. We just love how he looks in hats, but he won't wear them. I put this one on his head and he actually left it there for about 2 minutes. I got the camera and he immediately started taking it off--but I was faster!

Father's Day

 We had a pretty chilled Father's Day at our house with Mike once he got home from work. The kids sang him a little song about daddy coming home. They couldn't wait to give him his gifts, a new watch and a new toy. :) What else it there really? We love you so much Mike, Happy Father's Day!

Rollie Pollie Ollie-3 months

He was technically 3 months old a couple weeks ago, but we have been having way to much fun with him. Cameron is always smiling at anyone who will speak to him, he loves to roll back and forth from his stomach to his back, and is still just the most content baby around. Love him!  

First Hair Cut

Cameron's 1st haircut--I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Seaside fun

 Carter, Taylor, and Brennan were out of school for half term this week. We have had a fun filled week because, as luck would have it, daddy was off for his three days during the week. We have ran some errands, gone to a wedding, went swimming, saw Avengers, and finally went to the seaside and played some Miniature Golf. It turns out that mommy took third after daddy and Carter, but I still think they miscounted some of their strokes. ;) Whatever I need to tell myself to feel better, right?

 When at the seaside you have to get ice cream, it is just a rule. Taylor enjoyed hers at a slower speed than the boys, they wanted to run out into the sand as soon as possible.

 Cameron wasn't totally thrilled with having to wait a little longer than normal for lunch, but once again he is a great baby and took it in stride.

 I think Carter is destined to live near a beach of some kind--preferably one with big waves, I see surfing in his future for sure. While watching the kids we decided it would be fun to end up somewhere that had a warm beach at our next assignment...oh the possibilities.

Taylor isn't over fond of the water, but I think it is because of the cold factor, not the water factor. She doesn't like being cold and I can't blame her. Although we had a gorgeous day at the seaside with the sunny weather, the sea is still very frigid! I don't know how Carter plays in it like he does.

Random

 My kids keep growing--it's a little frustrating at times. Cameron is now 3 months old--time flies when you are having fun!

 Mason and Carter stayed up with mom and dad to watch a movie--Mason wouldn't stop cuddling with Carter--or sitting on him when Carter tried to get away. These two have always been so neat to watch with one another. They are just great brothers, I love it.