Out in the backwoods….

You know, sometimes by the things these boys do and we let them do you would never think we live in the middle of suburbia Pinehurst in a house with a ‘white picket fence.’ The things we think up sometimes out in our very own backwoods. 

 

All the rain we have been having lately makes for their redneck splash pad in Daddy’s truck.  Bradley is a little more civilized and would not strip down to his skivvies.  Minus him doing the ‘live action’ sign he picked up from the Call of the Wild Man show, he’s pretty much the mature one out of the bunch.

 

After the 4th I remembered I had bought some sparklers and a tiny combo pack of fireworks.  We did it in the daylight or else Easton never would have seen them since he goes to bed before dark mostly. He didn’t like the sparklers and I love how Bradley is protecting him from them holding him back from getting close.  They all wanted to take their flags when I said ‘let’s do fireworks.’

 

  

   

When the woods are dark we bring the party back inside but still act like animals.  Meet my pig and cow!

Catching some breeze in the afternoons by flying down the driveway.

 

To beat the rain another night Daddy got the bb gun out for Bradley because he always asks for it.  He loves to shoot.  I love Bradley’s little muscles in this picture.  Easton wanted to have a turn too but Gavin was too busy dancing in the rain to be bothered with this stuff.

 

They were not only jumping but putting their faces in the water.  Sheesh, you would think we don't have running water out here either and I send them out for their baths in the backwoods too.  I am just glad they are my little crazy boys and are having fun in nature, the kind you can’t buy!

4th of July, 2013

This fourth of July was a blessing because it rained in the morning and then cleared up early enough for all the festivities. We headed out in the morning to see the Pinehurst parade that they do every year. Cold Stone is always there passing out free ice cream so the boys love that at 10 in the morning. 

 

The boys loves seeing all the horses. 

With all the crowds we really didn't have a great view of all the festivities.  Thank goodness for that ice cream again that occupied them. Oh and all the dogs they got to pet! They now tell everyone we are going to get an American Bulldog because that is what Daddy has told (brainwashed) them.  I’m still standing my ground with no dog in the house but I think my days are numbered as they have all banned together against me. 

Easty Bubbas all grown up from last 4th to this 4th.

Against there wishes they posed for a picture.  It was all part of my plan getting those flags.

Their facial expressions are so funny! Silly boys.

God Bless America and the freedom and wild hearts of these boys.

~ Last year’s group shot~

After the flag flying craziness we walked through the car show and farmers market they had set up.  I bought some peaches to test them but I have yet to have a delicious peach this summer from all the places I have tried them.

In the evening, Bradley, Gavin and I left Daddy and Easton at home to sleep and do some work.  Brad had looming deadlines and it is just too late for Easton.  He would have loved them but we didn’t get home until 11:30 so it was a good call.

 

We met up with some of our military friends and the kids had a blast playing and waiting. 

   

Gavin was gasping in awe of the fireworks and screeching with excitement.  I would say this was his first year to really get into them so much as he is getting older and almost 4.

Me and Ducky.  We all love this lady and her rocking shirt tonight.

Weekend with Bubba & Fam!

This last Friday we went to Nathan, Joanie and Jackson’s place near Charlotte, NC. No particular reason except we were overdue to see each other.  On Friday we got there and right away the ladies took off to go to a party.  It wasn’t your usual Tupperware or purse party.  Let’s just say there were some silly games and vibrating things happening. This was one of Joanie’s friends hosting the party and since it happened to fall on the same weekend she made me tag along with her.  I swear I was forced!! haha.  No, really, it was a lot of fun just because we were all so scared of the objects and laughed at the idea of so many things.  It really was like a school lesson for me.  I am happy to say I am still innocent.  Maybe a little TMI for the readers but honestly all that stuff is just too much for me to handle. This Emily is enticing all on her own. Wink, Wink! 

 

Joanie’s party face.

If Jackson only knew what his Aunts were up to…

Jackson and his Nah-Nah

On Saturday we went to their pool.  The boys had a blast being little fish again.

 

A rare moment when I laid out.  I spent time swimming with Bradley and being a referee with the toys.

Lounging around for the evening and after getting knuckle sandwiches from Uncle Bubba.

Bradley and Gavin slept in a bed together there and I found them like this when I went in to kiss them.  They looked like twins in utero or something when I had the picture in black and white.  They were so exhausted from the day.  Sweet dreams my babies.

 

On Sunday morning we took the boys to the park and to play basketball. 

 

 

They are the cutest sweatiest boys I ever did see!

 

 

After the park session we headed home.  Joanie said Jackson cried that we left which is the sweetest thing from him.  He has become such a mature and strong 10 year old it amazes me! Our boys on the other hand were completely knocked out.  Bradley slept the whole way home and then said “Why did that not feel as long to get home as it did to get there?” I told him because he slept the whole way and he said “I did?1” He didn’t remember sleeping or waking up.  I swear I don’t drug my kids but if I did I know it would work, haha!! It just wore them out keeping up with their older cousin who runs non stop and is used to so much sports athleticism.  All in due time for us. It has been and will be fun to still see these boys growing even more together throughout the years. We love our Uncle Bubba & family!!