Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Fun in the sun...

The weather here in Texas has been fabulous....needless to say we have been spending our time outdoors! Wish I could say we have been doing all kinds of exciting things to celebrate the coming of summer but not this year. So far we have just been enjoying the park and the backyard and soon the pools. (I'm trying to convince Ryan that we NEED a park in OUR backyard...we'll see if I am successful!)







I am happy to report that we (well Ryan) finished staining our fence...after some drama and a broken sprayer. But it looks great and is so nice to have another project crossed off the list. Sorry no pic. of the final project yet but I am sure it will make its debut as a background in one soon. Also, I have been working on starting a food storage. I know it is something that is so overdue, we always had intentions of getting around to it but for one reason or another something always got in the way. With the scare of the swine flu this year and living in tornado alley I decided (with the persuasion of my family) that no excuse is good enough. Our collection is nothing like it should be but we are certainly making progress and I have to admit it is kinda addicting. Here is a pic. of Jackson trying to help me as I pulled everything out of the pantry in an attempt to make some room for a portion of our glorious food storage.



And this is Jackson needing a rest after his 30 minutes of trying to help aka making a horrific mess! The best part of this is that he gets himself into the chair but can't release the buckles to get out. I'm afraid he is going to break Bryton's chair but at the same time it is so worth having him contained for awhile!



Wow - I thought we had a busy few weeks but as I am typing this I am realizing we didn't do too much...I swear there must be things I am forgetting. Actually to complete any project with these three is quite the task these days so I would still consider our time successful!





Just love this pic. of Bryton! He is such a happy baby...thank goodness!

The best part of the last few weeks was having visitors!! Ryan's parents and brother came in town and like usual it was so fun to have them....the topic for my next post!

6 comments:

Amy said...

I love the last 2 pictures. You look so cute. Projects do take up a lot of time when you are trying to work around kids. Sometimes it is just impossible!

scharee said...

That sounds like a busy week to me! Good job on food storage...I'm way too scared/lazy to even get started. Hopefully Ryan can find a little time to go to the pool with you!

Woodruff Family said...

I swear you have visitors every week! I am so jealous!! You guys look so cute and happy. Your back yard looks huge! Good work Ryan. I'll have to email you the answer to the nursing license question. Short answer is I just got a new job - so yes, I did renew it!! Gotta love working and taking care of four kiddos!!

Meg said...

Ha! I love that last picture of Bryton! He has gotten so big. He looks so cute. Really all your pictures are so cute. You've had a crazy few weeks, hopefully you can enjoy a nice break. You deserve it! We sure love and miss you guys!

Todd and Melissa said...

Love the kids with their sunglasses—super cute!

Sarah said...

I love all the photos. Bryton is growing up so quickly ~ he is such a doll (okay all of your kids are actually)! You look great too ~ I love your hair cut!