Happy 4th of July!

We've celebrated all week long it seems! We enjoyed the Helena fireworks with great friends this weekend, shot of our own fireworks Monday night (with the Scoggins) while Daddy was off, and then we visited JNN to see Daddy and enjoy some good BBQ on Wednesday. JNN was rocking that day - Paul was a tired man when he got home.

Graham loves the fireworks, Catherine was unsure about them...

Everyone celebrated the parachute fireworks

Happy 4th Rob!

Graham picks the next fireworks to be lit. (Daddy did the lighting)

Rob is surprised!

We love sparklers!

Baskets of beans!

Farmer Graham picked us some dinner!

How our garden grows...

Every morning is a new treat to see what is growing or ripening today. We are watching to see when the beans hit the gutter, and wondering how Daddy is going to get them!

Rob's Eye

Robert and Graham wish to share with you the picture from the "super cool glow-in-thar-dark" eye exam yesterday.

We took a picture so Rob could see. He was really left out of the excitement, even though he was the center of attention. Poor kiddo, he couldn't see the cool stuff because he was the cool stuff. In this picture, you see the black light at the bottom. The green is his eye. If it was green, it was torn tissue.

Good morning, Rob!

In the early mornings, Mommy sips on coffee and works on school work on the patio. Frequently, she has a little buddy...

Our first harvest

We picked our first vegetables from our garden for dinner! Rob loves the yellow squash, just because its yellow!

Rob picks and shows off our squash

"Look, Mama, its as big as my head!"

How does our garden grow?

We are growing, growing, growing....  This is 8 weeks growth.

Tomatoes, green beans, squash and zucchini

Eggplants and peppers

Our classic tomatoes

Fun times at Alabaster City Fest

Saturday was Alabaster City Fest, which means friends, music, inflatables and fun! Thanks to Jim N Nicks and their catering for the bands, Paul received some VIP passes which meant we had an awesome time! Several bands took the stage throughout the day, including Everclear and Lonestar. Ashley spent the day with us, and the kiddos never stopped! Noah G and his Granny Sharon (our friends from the Holy Spirit) joined up with us, and we jumped and slid in every single inflatable they had until the sun went down. Graham did the Bungie Bounce, giggling the whole time. When he jumped the highest, we could hear him scream, "Look, Mama, I'm touching space!" Rob played the Strong Man game and smashed the bell with no help, but his absolute favorite was the carnival swing - he never stopped smiling. With the wonderful kiddos and beautiful weather, it was a great day! Here are some of our pics to share:

Rob, Ashley and Graham waiting for the band

Ashley and Rob start a cow/bat fight

Rob loves the swings!

Noah G played in the inflatables with us.

Rob paused for one whole second in the jump house

Rob plays the Strong Man game! Yes, he hit the bell!

Graham is ready to fly!

Graham on the Bungie Bounce 

John Williams and the ASO

In May, the ASO celebrated the music of John Williams, highlighting his music for cinema. On our double date with Cooper and Margo, we had a big surprise - greeting (or rather threatening) you as you entered was Darth Vader and his troops. You know who was thrilled! During the Star Wars montage, Darth Vader took over the conducting... It was a great concert!

FUMCA Spring Show

 This May the boys sang in the FUMCA Preschool Spring Program. They did some of their favorite songs (Jesus's Love Is Bubblin Over) as well as some new songs (Rocks Cry Out). It was Graham's last FUMCA show, but we had a sweet, wonderful time. The boys got pictures with their best buddies, and here are a few to share...

Rob and Roman, Best Buddies!

Graham and Ashley (on his right)

Rob, Graham, Nolan and Stephen

Fly Boys!

This weekend at the Shelby County Airport, the Ford Tri-motor Airplane is visiting. The boys went to check it out, and visited some other planes. When we walked around the Tri-motor, the pilot let us in the cockpit. We loved it! Rob says he will be a pilot someday! Graham says he will build airplanes for Rob to fly!

The Ford Tri-Motor

Boys in the cockpit

Gone Fishing

Little Fishermen

Off to find the right spot

Rob squealed with pride when he'd reel it in

Rob's happy fishing pose

Graham took Daddy's Dr. Pepper and enjoyed some quiet time. 

Graham sat and fished quietly and intently all morning.

Big guys on campus

Tonight, we went to the University of Montevallo for a concert of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, featuring Bobby Horton. After picking up tickets, we prowled around campus and the boys loved chasing squirrels where Mommy goes to school. We talked about how Mommy and Daddy met on campus, showing them dorms and walking down memory lane... they didn't care. The squirrels are awesome!

Dressed for action

Graham dressed himself. The kid's got style, don't you think?

For clarification: Jeans, polo without under shirt, Tigger glasses (opened), toboggan, and a Cowboy hat.

Fun with Photo Booth

Rob has selected these favorite pics to share with you: