Wonder if he gives lessons?

Such a cute video. This little guy made me laugh and laugh. If only I could move like that. If only I had half the energy!

Thanks Marsha!

Lubbock, TX

Lubbock is dusty. Very dusty. Doesn't matter. I love it anyway. The sky turns a dingy orange and if you're outside your teeth feel gritty and your eyes get nasty. There was a pretty neat storm one evening that I wasn't able to catch on camera, but it was like no storm I had seen before.

There are more cousins out there to do fun things with that we have never done before. Like a little light hiking to Silver Falls in Crosbyton. Watch out for snakes.

Thanks for showing us an awesome time Haylee and Hunter.

And Ninny... It's not the other picture I could have posted.

These little trips and get aways are so important for the boys. They really do get to do things they normally wouldn't. Sam and Stone fell in love with tree climbing and ducks this trip. We even left a duck egg that we had found at Ninny's for her to rotate daily and keep warm. (No, she is NOT sitting on it) Cross your fingers for it to hatch!

We took bags of bread to share with our new duck friends and made sure to go twice while we were there visiting. These are some HUNGRY birds and so friendly. I want a whole bunch for my yard now!



There were these amazing trees at the lake. The branches right out of the ground type that you just KNOW would make an awesome place to have a fort. Incredible.



Sam and Stone could spend all day at any playground. Well, Stone could, but Sam needs to leave to use non public facilities...high maintenance.

Legacy Play Village is the BIGGEST playground I have ever seen! Built by members of the community in 2002 this place is beautiful. I wish I had turned around and snapped a landscape photo of the entire place. I didn't

We did lunch at the 50th Street Caboose the afternoon before picking up Haylee and Hunter and Sam and Stone must have missed home because the first thing they played was the Guitar Hero. It's awful, but they're addicted...and awesome at it!

Look at Ninny looking on. These kids are nuts!

Thanks for another great time Ninny, Papa, Haylee, Hunter, and Aunt Paige (you are a fabulous mechanic). See you in September!

Clovis, NM

The guys are really into skateboarding right now. They are always looking up new tricks on YouTube and asking everyone to watch their newest trick. (mostly it's just them going for a little bit and then hopping off before crashing) They are so adorable. I always had the biggest crushes on skate boarders growing up. Both of them were having a blast "teaching" Daphne a thing or two.

The best times in Clovis were spent playing together out back with Daphne on her HUGE, (Not exaggerating a little) HUGE play set. It's so nice to see them play together and be so close even though they are usually pretty far away from each other.

secret: They liked playing with all the Barbies the most. I walked into the playroom the 2nd morning to Sam asking Daph where one of Barbie's bras were...UGH







We all did a nice afternoon at the movies too.
UP is fantastic!
I was so glad the kids sat one row behind Sarah and I because I was just crying my little eyes out at the emotion in the movie. If you haven't seen it you should! I have to get Stu one of those collars...Oh if he could talk.

Muleshoe, TX

We just walked in a little bit ago so I uploaded this highlight of our summer road trip. Finally we have been to this wondrous land.

Their dad grew up in Muleshoe. (Yes, it's really called that)

Right now I need to get moving on bedtime. Stone looks like this...

It was a long trip to Daphne's and Ninny's Houses.
More later.
Goodnight.

Road Trip with My Boys

Heading out in the morning for our little West Texas trip. I am so nervous. I've NEVER EVER driven this distance alone before. I will feel so cool if I do this with everything just going the way it should! Wish me luck! I think I may need it...

The List:

• Pack up entertainment for Sam and Stone a
• Get car serviced a (thanks Sam)
• Pack clothes for boys (hasn't happened yet)
• Pack clothes for myself (hasn't happened yet)
• Get sleep! (hasn't happened yet)

UGH!

Planning on leaving after breakfast in the morning. I may be more pumped about going than Sam and Stone!