The Last Drops of Summer

One of the last things on our leap list was to learn how to hula hoop.

Oliver couldn't seem to do it without his tongue doing some hula-ing of its own!

 

 

 

My handsome Huddie 

 

Stevie even gave it a go! Hula-hooping...check!

This next bit of shenanigans was definitely not on the boys' leap list.
Trying on girl clothes for Mimi. My mom loves to buy all the grandchildren clothes, and she uses our poor boys as guinea pigs models to see if they will fit the ones who don't live here.
Oliver won't even open his eyes for the picture he's so embarrassed!

We're all trying to convince him that it's not so bad, and he can even try twirling if he wants!
(We are cruel!)

He gives a little spin (still, the eyes closed. still, embarrassed)

Aaaaand, decides it's not for him!

Hudson is even less easy to convince.

He's hiding behind the couch so no one sees him.

But hey...twirling might be fun!

Nope, didn't love it. 

Pip was not a fan either! Crazy Mimi!!
Please refrain from teasing these sweet, tough boys when you see them. They would die if anyone knew what they have to endure!

A Little Slice

It's time for another slice of Pippi Pie!
Here is what she does all day.
 

 

 

 

 

I love her excited eyes in this one.

This one is one of my faves because she had fallen asleep in the car on our way home. She WILL NOT get in her crib without a story or five. She felt herself being lowered into the crib and woke up, and would not go back to sleep until she'd had her fill!

Reading to her dollies

Mmmm, sweet!

Bear Lake!

My family has always had a cabin at Bear Lake. We spend a few weekends during the summer there, and we love it! It is the only place that I can truly relax. There is literally nothing to do up there but relax.
No hair or makeup to do is an added bonus!


We had the Rawlings/McCormack clan up there this weekend. These are Briski and Hilly's dogs, Lola and Bella. The boys adore them, if you can't tell!

 

Hilly is such a great...whatever she is. Second cousin? How does that work?

If any of you knew Steve as a baby, you will remember that he looked exactly like this! 

Why is our sweet little girl dressed like a boy, you might wonder?
It may or may not be because I forgot to pack her pajamas, a sweater, or anything warm for those chilly Bear Lake nights. I realized later I had gotten distracted in the middle of packing and forgot her whole bottom drawer where all that "necessary" stuff is.
 But you can sure as heck bet she had a fab outfit with a bow to match for every single day.
BOOM!
 I've got my priorities straight, don't you worry!!
My cousin's wife Heidi was kind enough to share an extra pair of her little guy's jammies.

There, much better! 

Girlied right back up where she belongs.

It doesn't get ANY better than naps in the hammock.

Pop C and Pip

A little card game with Park, Andy, Ten & Zach

Rolling out and baking sand cookies.

Look at those lashes. Those cheeks. Those juicy lips!!
I swear I could eat her she's so delicious!

 

 

S'mores are always a must.

Peekaboo with Teal

 

 

Hud even tried water skiing for the first time. He was fearless!
See you next year Bear Lake!