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The Boys of Summer

As many of you are aware, Jason did not get transferred into the Wounded Warriors home based unit yet. But we've been told that he will report to Tampa, FL on the 15th of August. Fingers crossed that that date holds true.

So, in the meantime, the boys and I are hanging out and getting ready for school to start. Can't believe that we are only a few short weeks away from the start of school for Jack...

Even though school doesn't start until the 16th of August, we've been spending lots of time at the church/school. A couple weeks ago I started doing aerobics there three times a week for an hour and a half, while the boys play in the childcare area. They all seem to really love it and I get a nice break for myself, which I need. Once school starts, I can just drop Jack off on one side of the church and head to the other to work out - PERFECT!



The other day, I made my way into the kitchen to find that Jack and Ethan had started a band (Jack's words). It was so cute and, as you can see from these photos, Ethan was really getting into it. I think he ended up carrying those drum sticks around the whole house with him - even upstairs to bed for a nap!






I made the mistake of letting Jack outside one evening to play without a shirt. I have no idea what I was thinking (besides the fact that I had two other little ones to keep me busy) as he came inside with over 20 bug bites. Never again. Poor baby was so miserable that night -- and itchy!



Jack is always coming up with good ideas for things to do - and especially ones that Ethan can help with. Here the boys are making a special picture for Daddy for the party for when he comes home. We're always having "parties" around here. Well, we're always planning and making decorations for parties!

It was great to see Ethan doing some more coloring and Jack was so enthusiastic about what he did, too. He's so encouraging!


The beanbag has become a favorite place for Wyatt to sit, so the other day I thought it would be a good place to get some photos of him and Jack couldn't resist joining his brother in the shots. Aren't they getting big?





Ethan could have cared less about the pictures, he had something to watch on TV!!

Jack's big mouth smile has returned...





I love the look on Wyatt's face. He's got a big of a double chin but he does have the same dimple that Jack and Daddy have!





We spent a bit of time outside earlier this week, but with temps in the upper 90s - low 100s, we didn't last long. Jack and Ethan tried to set up the croquet set while I held onto Wyatt in the shade but I think Ethan took off up into the neighbors yard before too long - getting quite dirty...




So inside we went to clean him up - in the bathroom sink!


Then Jack took the camera and took the following photos....







These were only a few of the numerous photos he took. Most were of the same thing, over and over...

Now we're just looking forward to Jason coming home for the weekend to celebrate our 11 year anniversary.

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