1st T-Ball Season is in the Books!

T-ball finished up a few weeks ago and I think it is safe to say that Payson had a blast. He has asked every week since it has finished why we have not gone to another t-ball game. I had a blast watching the crazy things the kids do out of boredom on the field. Some wandered around, but not Payson, more times then not I caught him dancing like a robot in the position he was assigned to. Cracked me up every time! Listening to last minute advice from the coach while the tee was being set up. And then a perfect swing and connection with the ball!

The team was great at cheering for each other - and being lined up ready for their next turn. Dillon was an honorary team member!

The coach was brave enough to invite everyone over for a BBQ after the last game. In the spirit of the Olympics he had gold medals for all of the players.

Watch out for soccer season - Todd is going to be the coach! Both he and Payson can hardly wait.

Summertime = Swing time

We walked over to our neighborhood park after dinner a few nights ago. This park has a great big playground and all we did was the swings. Both Payson and Dillon love them. How can you not love these smiles?

Before we headed home we checked out the little league game in action - Payson was so interested and said that some day we can come watch his game just like that!

A promise is a promise...

When we decided to put our house on the market neither Todd or I had any idea to how the process would work. We were most proud of how well both Dillon and Payson handled everything. With all of the showings, and leaving the house constantly, they were awesome. We went to play at the park a lot, and in a moment of weakness I announced to Payson that when we got into our new house we could get a swing set in the backyard. I had no idea how many choices there were when shopping for swing sets, and then it is huge process to put together. The greatest thing I found while researching this project was a company that will come and build the swing set for you based off of your custom requests. Well, our requests were pretty simple, a few swings and a clubhouse with a slide. Todd was THRILLED to hear that they will put the entire project together also! Our day started waiting for them to arrive - what better way then playing with the hose!

Then the building process began.

And finally it was time to enjoy!

This has become a huge hit for all of the neighbors - I am so glad that we now have this.

Pool Time

My Highlands Ranch Rec Center card is getting thin with all of the use it is receiving this summer. We are regulars at the pool, but sometimes it is easier to set up pool time in our backyard! Enjoying snacks for the five minute "Adult Swim"!

Pool time in the backyard

Payson showing the right way to go down the slide...

Dillon thinking about it....

That face can not mean anything good.

Dillon's way of going down the slide.

Hey, who just splashed me???

Always interesting when you get a 21 month old the hose.

Pretty Awesome brotherly love.

Dillon's Cute...

I had to get this recorded. I always tell Dillon that he is cute, and he in returns says that Momma is cute. The other day he started listing off our entire family - including grandparents. Enjoy! Of course Payson had to get on camera also.

4th of July Celebration Week

Wednesday is a strange day for a holiday. Or you can be our family and find ways to celebrate all week long. We have been in the house for about a month now, so we finally were ready for some friends to enjoy a bbq and check out the new digs. House is looking great - still trying to get picture frames on the wall ( as you can see on the mantle in the picture below). I was trying to work on this project when Payson set up his version of "Cars Land" and I thought it would be good to document how he once fit under the mantle. I think it will be to compare as he gets older!

We love so many elements of the new house, but we really love that we live closer to our good friends the Petrek's. Payson and Jake met at Highlands Ranch Learning Center and have been best buddies ever since. Jake has a little sister Lila that is a few weeks younger then Dillon and we have already planned out their prom outfits together. We walked over to Jake and Lila's for dinner and we were too excited to eat once Payson and Dillon saw the Slip 'n Slide!

Lila coming in for a hug from Dillon!

Next on Payson and Dillon's social agenda was a bbq at Drake and Lauren's house. All of the boys had so much fun jumping in Drake's new trampoline. I was jealous of Jenny and Hunter as they sat with their quiet and content girls while I chased the boys all over the place. After changing into their jammies the big boys continued playing outside where they had a monster hunt. It was very serious business. We were able to get them to stop a few times for some pictures!

The actual 4th of July was spent celebrating at our friend's the Glen's house. Margot has been my friend forever, and Todd and I love to be able to hang out with Margot and Robert and their two boys. It was quite the neighborhood block party. Shaved Ice Truck included.

Unfortunately no fireworks allowed this year, but Max and Griffin's Uncle Dan brought some smoke bombs. Payson was not sure what he thought about it.

Dillon was thrilled they had their bounce house up - we could not get him out of there!

We had a great time - playing with cool toys...

eating popsicles...

Running from Daddy while he rode the electric scooter...

sneaking in a sparkler...

And having a blast with friends and family

Don't ya love P-man's expression in this photo!