Mommy and Daddy's Big Helper

The weather here has been perfect the last couple of days, almost fall-like. Very unusual for August. It's been in the low to mid 80s, no humidity and cool breezes. This is more like September weather than our typical 100 degree humid August days.

After a few quiet weekends, the end of summer had started with a burst of activity. We had a birthday party today for one of Jack's gymnastics friends, we have a BBQ tomorrow, another birthday party next weekend, my birthday, Labor Day weekend, our trip to England and then Jack's birthday. Then a flurry of visitors in October and a week (or two) in Florida in November. I'm exhausted just thinking about it. Good thing we decided not to go to Seattle after all.

Jack has become such a big helper for me and Jason. Every time I vacuum clean or do the dishes Jack wants to help. Now he's been busy working in the backyard with Daddy getting it ready for a playset in the next couple of weeks. It's great that he wants to help out so much.

Ethan has been pretty busy himself these past few days. He's now getting up on his hands and knees (with our help) and staying there on his own for a few seconds at a time. It's so heartwarming to see how well he's doing.

Enjoy the photos - I'm working to get some slideshows up, as well.

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