Happy July 4th!

Enjoy the weekend :)

The Nudge

Tyler has become the nudge in the family, proudly throwing Ella from her thrown. As the NJ folks say, he loves to "bust balls." Some recent examples...

*Tyler sits next to Drew in the car and for some reason he periodically decides that he owns Drew's armrest. He pushes and pinches Drew's hand, all the while screaming his trademark scream, until Drew relents and moves his arm.

*While Ella or Drew are quietly enjoying a TV show, Tyler will stand in front of them or climb up and sit on their laps, blocking their views. They have yet to succeed in moving him and eventually move themselves.

*Reading a book? He jumps on it. Playing with a toy (quietly and off in a corner)? He takes it. Drinking from your water cup? He wants it. Snuggling with mom or dad? He needs in. Riding your bike? His turn!!

Although he is something of a tyrant, we love him anyway!

Summer To Dos

Well, it is July and Summer better stay around for awhile. What is it with all this rain?! To help mother nature feel more inspired to cooperate I thought I might post a Summer To Do:

1. Swim in the pool, at the lake, and in the ocean
2. Make a big sandcastle without the kids knocking it down before it is done
3. Walk to the farmer's market each week to see what has come into season, and for a pickle!
4. Visit the pick your own farm each time a new crop is pick-able
5. Fly a kite
6. Have a lemonade stand
7.Go to the Hot Air Balloon Festival
8. Go to an outdoor concert
9. Catch the ice cream truck (we ALWAYS miss it!)
10. Collect sea shells
11. Catch Fireflies
12. Tie Dye
13. Make Stepping Stones
14. Ride the swan boats in Boston

Ill add more when I think of them. Do you have any suggestions?