update

Wow!  It's been a while.  We have been having so much fun this summer and have been so busy that I just have not found the time to sit down and continue this blog.


Things will be slowing down a bit now that we are headed into August.  I can't believe it's almost August and then it will be time for school to start.  Summer is flying by, but we are making the best of it.


Jonathon has been a lot of fun this summer.  He really is a big boy now and has been able to do lots and has been practicing his listening skills and patience all summer.  Something that is so hard for a young boy to do.


We celebrated Jonathon's 4th birthday....had a surprise visit from Grandma Martindale(my mom) she lives in Florida...went to the beach....went to the local 4H fair....have been swimming practically every day....visited Aunt Sandra and her horses and cats....went to the local water splash pad and just playing in our own backyard.  I will try to post some pictures of all the fun soon.


We do have a busy weekend still.....Best friend Rylee - her big brother Logan is celebrating his 9th birthday on Sunday and on Saturday we have a bowling fundraiser for him for football.  Not sure how Jonathon will do going bowling at 7p.m. (bedtime is usually 8p.m.) but we will try it out .....it's for a good cause.


Oh and we had a surprise family of turkeys stop by for a few days....that ended up being a pain so we found them a good home.....away from us. 


And took our dog Scruffy to the vet to get groomed.  Busy busy busy!!!!


Hope everyone else is enjoying their summer.

went to book store and picked out 2 new books too!

wordless Wednesday

First bus ride!  (lost picture on sd card and it just reappeared)

4 days

until Birthday day!

My wonderful, bright, intelligent, sweet, kind, gentle son is going to be turning 4!

God is Good!

Trust me when I say:  "I would not change 1 thing about Jonathon"  He is perfect.......

We are getting ready for a P A R T Y !

Birthday Week!

6 days until Jonathon turns 4!  I can't believe this.  He is such a big boy now.

Today we took him to Toys R Us to get his birthday balloon and crown.  We also browsed through many aisles in the dark(store had no power) to see all the great toys!  He picked out many things for his brothers to get him.

Mom got some ideas too.

Now we are back home.  Taking a break from outside today.  Taking a break from swimming.  It's been muggy and rainy off and on so we decided to play inside and watch movies.

Guess we will make a simple dinner too and just relax!!

A great day!

Oh and we went and got new swim plugs made this afternoon.  The ones we had made last week were not correct and they were getting wet.  Tomorrow we will be ready to swim once more.

Enjoying our summer

is why I have not been current on my blog.  I have been spending every minute outside with Jonathon.  We only come inside to fix something to eat....clean up....and occasional movie and of course shower and bed.


He is really enjoying the outdoors this year!  And our summer vacation is flying by.


A few weeks back I had mentioned that we had a surprise for Jonathon.


Here it is!

He is loving his pool!  And we are loving the fact that we were able to do this for all 3 boys!

Day out with one big brother

Gilbert was unable to attend, but Jonathon and I went to Kenny's graduation at school last week.


We were invited to attend breakfast along with a short ceremony and diplomas were handed out.


I can't believe that Kenny is now officially a Freshman.  All three of my boys are growing up fast.  I kind of lose track of time with the older two.  I really focus alot of my time on Jonathon...making sure he is learning all he can learn.....making sure he stays healthy....making sure he is content and happy...making sure he remains safe....and then I sit back and watch.....


I watch my 2 older boys.....I see how they are growing up to be wonderful young men.  I am so proud of all my boys.


I love you Kenny!  you had a great year finishing up junior high....your grades were awesome!  your art projects blew me away.....you are very talented....Never give up Kenny and always keep dreaming.


Congratulations!   You are a Freshman!  Good luck son.


Thanks for being a great big brother to Jonathon!

morning of graduation

smile Kenny!

brotherly love

Kenny, me and Jonathon(trying to escape)

Grandpa and grandsons