Let the Slumber Parties BEGIN!

Well... the day we NEVER thought would arrive has finally come... the day all the cribs are gone!
James received his big boy bed back in June - he mastered the art of climbing out of the crib and disturbing his sisters!  Our guest room was transformed into his bedroom, and the girls shared their original room.  We knew the girls would "escape" naps as well, so we ordered their beds.  After measuring, ordering beds, remeasuring, canceling the original order, and ordering a second set of beds, our beds finally arrived.  The girls' cribs were disassembled.  I cried just a little.  We rearranged the room and took away everything that could get in the way of sleep... and waited... waited for bedtime.
Once baths were over, Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw waited in the hallway with the kids so I could sneak in the room and get the video camera ready... I just had to capture their reaction on film. SOOO glad I did!
See for yourself ... and feel free to press the stop button whenever you need to! Although the laughter, jumping, and giggles last less than 4 minutes on tape, they last MUCH longer during what we ONCE referred to as "nap time"...

Hello Again, Mr. Sandbox!

With the incredibly high temps this summer, we have spent much of our time indoors - not much fun for any of us.  Thank goodness, we've had some beautiful weather for the last few days! We were reintroduced to one of our favorite items - the sandbox!
James enjoyed digging/covering things, Madison enjoyed patting sand to make hand prints, and Morgan sat on the side to blow some bubbles (she's not a fan of getting dirty).

Here are just a few pics from this morning...

Yea, Sandbox time!!! 

Morgan blowing bubbles!

Madison making hand prints

My sweet boy and his dump truck!

Shelby watching over her crew

And the race is ON!

Madison

Morgan playing peek-a-boo

James got a head start on his sisters!



A boy after my own heart - feet on the dashboard, letting someone else drive :)