We kicked-off June with a fun concert at the Levitt Shell
A boy who still likes to sit in his Mama's lap in public - I'm soaking it in while it lasts!
Our first week of June was a fun-but-busy one as the kids and I started VBS at Bellevue.
Benjamin and Reece ready for an action-packed day at Camp Outrageous
I had the privilege to serve in a 3rd grade class with these lovely ladies and a few other friends.
By the end of the week this pregnant mama was exhausted!
On the last day of VBS Frank drove us through the night to meet my parents at Gulf Shores, AL
Ready for the Sun and Sand
It was nice to have a baby pool near the water for Judah since he wasn't so excited about the surf and waves. It ended up being a favorite hang out spot.
Grandy and Hannah building a perfect drizzle castle
A boy and his shovel...
and a bucket!
3 going on 13
*Time slow down*
Benjamin LOVED the water, sand, and catching tiny crabs/fish in the seaweed all week.
After-dinner playtime while the adults sat on the porch. As entertainment for the kids I buried 20 "treasures" in the sand but unfortunately I didn't mark the area well and the kids only found about 5...Oops!
Pinterest Fail
My Mom and Dad put Judah to bed and let us go play putt-putt with the big kids.
It was so much fun! Benjamin got two "legit" holes in ONE and Hannah screamed with excitement on every hole when her ball finally went in (even if it took 14 attempts).
Mid-week we took a break from the sand and beach and went to Alligator Alley about 45m North of Gulf Shores
We watched a live feeding - Oh my!
Then we walked through a huge swamp area which held over 250 alligators and got to feed them food pellets
Our family holding a baby alligator together
- Judah kept yanking on his tail
"Third oldest turtle in the world"
"Look!"
I held a snake for the first and LAST time! My mom - who is obviously more adventurous than I - maintained her composure. Once I felt it's tail on my neck I was D.O.N.E.
It rained on us a bit but we made fun memories and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Gulf Shores this summer.
Dinner at the Oyster Shack
"Chee"
Frank was kayaking (the little red dot) and Hannah was screaming, "Daddy, come back!"
Lunch on the porch before hitting the pool
One of our kids' favorite Gulf Shores activities: Ghost Crab Hunting
With their new flashlights from Mimi and Grandy the crabs didn't stand a chance
We caught a lot then let them go at the end. Not sure which my kids enjoyed more: the flashlights, glow sticks, nets, or staying up WAY past bedtime : )
Benjamin was excited to be back in a kayak after learning how to paddle in Kingsport
The guys had a fun trip paddling around
This guy is swimming!
After a week of swim lessons before the beach he was ready to go!
Hannah is thrilled to float on her back and get her toes in the air
This guy...doesn't care much for the water this year but give him a ball and he's happy
What a wonderful week we had with my parents!
Always a joy and full of fun memories : )
Back in Memphis summer is in full swing
Kids have loved going to the splash parks, pools, and having picnics!
Benjamin's favorite summer activity thus far has been fishing with his Daddy. He is constantly trying to catch or dig up worms in the back yard for their next trip.
He made this picture for Frank (all his idea)
Super special and one for a frame
While the boys have been fishing I have taken Judah and Hannah out for special playdates.
These two have a special friendship.
Hannah enjoys being the "big sister" and helping me out. She is very much looking forward to having "baby Bethany" to care for.
Toddler play date with cousins, Henry and Oliver
These three will keep you on your toes!
Benjamin finished his third book!
He enjoyed all the hunting parts of 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder
We just started Indian in the Cupboard which is a great book for boys!
Benjamin enjoys digging in the dirt or sand while I read to him.
He seems to listen better when he's "doing"
Benjamin asked me to print out a picture of a cowboy and Indian for him to color
This was his re-creation of the fighting scene from one of the chapters
Check out this HUGE tomato Frank grew!
Unfortunately most of our tomatoes are being eaten by squirrels, so Frank picked nine green tomatoes and I made nine loaves of green tomato bread. I got to use my new Kitchen Aid mixer for the first time - Thanks mom and dad : )
It's a sweet breakfast bread - doesn't sound good but it's delicious!
You can check out the recipe HERE
On June 1st we became the proud owners of 68 Flicker St.
It doesn't look like much now but in the next two months it will transform into Quonset Studios - a new midtown art studio location.
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