Early August

We have continued to enjoy summer and the beautiful weather we have been having. Two weekends ago we went to visit Grandpa and Grandma Bossany and Uncle Jason. Grandpa took us out in the boat for a ride and to go fishing. The boys had a great time and caught many fish.

Greta is thrilled that now she can pull herself up.

Last weekend we had a fun time at Papa and Nana's house. The boys enjoyed riding in the canoe with Papa and Daddy. They caught many turtles and frogs. They even caught a gardner snake!

Asa was proud of the tall Lincoln Log tower he built with Daddy.

Auntie Karen took these awesome pictures of Greta enjoying her pickle.

Eli has said some really funny statements lately. Yesterday he said to Papa, "Papa you will take me on the canoe because you love me." Papa smiled and of course took him on the canoe.

The other night I was putting Eli to bed and I told him that I already put Asa and Greta to bed, so now I can read to him. He said, " Oh good now I get you all to myself."

As Eli was laying down he asked me when he will grow up to be big like me. I told him that I hope not for a long time, I want him to enjoy being a kid. He said seriously, "When I am big then I can reach and get the sharp knifes." I laughed. He said it so wistfully like that would be when he arrived in life.

Eli is very extroverted. The other day a UPS man came to our house to drop off a package. Eli ran up to him and said, "You know what? A dentist pulled out my tooth!" I think the man was a bit taken aback, but smiled at Eli. Then today, Eli yelled over the fence to our neighbor that today was the first day he started swim lessons. He is outgoing!

This is how excited Eli is every time he catches some critter.

Greta is crawling everywhere!

Heading to the pool!

Greta LOVED sweet potatoes

Asa was so happy to be reunited with all of his Tiggers when we got back from our California trip. 

I am so thankful for my friends Angela and Anna. We get together often to hang out and pray together. I am thankful that all of our husbands are good friends too. We met them the first day we started going to Substance Church almost 4 years ago. We have gotten close over the years.

Their nightly wrestling match with Daddy. Even Greta got in on the action!

Cuddles with Nana

Pretty baby

Eli had his first day of swimming lessons today! He did great! He was in a class with three other boys.

Asa making Greta laugh

Asa showing me his muscles

Three kids in a bath!

Eli knocked his tooth out at the end of our California trip. It is all healed now and I think he looks pretty cute.

More pictures from the fishing trip.

Earlier this summer our good friends Shane and Anna long invited us and a bunch of other photographer friends over for a bonfire. It was a fun night with many laughs!!