Mimi and Geep Visit OR "Geep broke it"

Geep and Redding
Mimi and Redding

Mimi and her boys

Geep, Mimi, and the boys

Thomas Gang

Thomas Men

Yep, that is Mimi, holding tight. In her defense, the dock was rocking.

(This picture was taken right before we were kicked off the dock because it is "private".

I guess we didn't look rich enough to have a boat slip there.

Considering there were million dollar boats here, I guess they were right!)

"PUT ME DOWN!"

We always love having visitors! Mimi and Geep came up and stayed with us for 9 days and, I think, we wore them out! The boys had such a good time playing and enjoying their grandparents, as all kids should. Mimi and Geep braved the aquarium, the children's museum, and EVEN Toys-R-Us alone with the boys.

I had eye surgery the week before (just an enhancement for my prior epi-lasik procedure. Noting major) and it was very nice to have a chauffeur (Thanks, Geep) to and from work.

I was extremely spoiled while they were here and enjoyed not having laundry OR dishes (or pretty much any other housework, for that matter) to do. It kind of felt like I had a housekeeper AND a Nannie. Wow, I could have gotten used to that! Geep even cleaned the washer and dryer (which I don't think I have ever done).

Thanks for visiting, Mimi and Geep! We love you and can't wait to see you at the beach!

Oh, and Geep, we are STILL finding things that you broke. Just the other day, you broke the blinds again...

Bonnie Raelene

I welcomed a new neice to the world on July 2!

Welcome Bonnie Raelene! We can't wait to meet you!

Trying to catch the big one, again.

Happy with his catch
Trying to catch the big one Reddding is NOT impressed

Doing the dirty work

Having a snackFishing has become a regular occurance around here. Leyton loves it and Dennis, well, loves it too!

Redding and I stroll around the lake, trying to avoid the mosquitos, usually eating something. Snacks are the key to a successful trip anywhere.

Lending a Helping Hand

Leyton has really stepped up to the plate and has become a really good big brother to Redding.

Don't get me wrong, we have our moments. The fight, they pull hair, they punch, they manipulate, they fight for Mommy's affection, they fight for Daddy's attention, and they have learned the art of manipulation.

However, they do play well together. They love each other. They snuggle and give each other hugs and kisses. They hold hands. They are wonderful.

Leyton tries to help me as much as he can. On this occasion, he thought I could use help feeding Redding.

Open Wide...Here comes the airplane...

OhOhOh...Too much!

The airplane has landed Yum!

A Visit to the Big Apple

Leyton was a little scared of the dinosaurswell, except the little ones Redding was happy as can be riding aroundMommy and Redding In Central Park Daddy and Redding Finding something amusing in the waterCheese

Can you believe it?! Everyone was looking?!

Even though we live within an hour of New York, we don't go in often. I love going into the city but the boys have a different opinion.

We weren't able to do too much considering the need for naps (adults included). We visited the Museum of Natural History, Central Park, had lunch, walked around Time Square (which I quite enjoyed the pedestrian only area), and then headed home. A nice fun-filled morning.

Life's a beach!

It is hard to believe that he is coordinated enough to do this now! I will not smile at you or even acknowledge your existenceWell, I was able to make one of them smile (I think I had to bribe him with something though)!Throwing rocksCheese!This is the only way I make it into the family photo album! A present for meHumm...

We are fortunate enough to live near the beach and visit as we please. Connecticut beaches are nothing like the sugar-sand gulf coast beaches we grew up going to, but, it is a beach! The boys enjoy the playground but most of all, being able to throw rocks and not get in trouble!

Bend it like...Leyton

Today marked Leyton's last soccer game for the season, which was made complete with a trophy. Leyton really enjoyed himself this season so we hope he is interested in playing again in the fall. Most kids were 4, making Leyton one of the smallest and youngest kid on the team . He was a trooper and made the best of it anyway!


HE SHOOTS! HE SCORES!

Now the hard part...ball retrieval!

Hydrating

Posing with his biggest fan

(next to Mommy, of course)Receiving his trophy

A proud moment CHEESE! The Team Redding's idea of being a supportive fan