July Happenings

So much happened in July I don't know where to start. The best part was that Meema & Papa came to visit. It was so much fun having them here and getting to share a bit of our life here in Arkansas with them. We didn't do a whole lot, but it was just fun being with them and making lots of memories. We celebrated my birthday & Kody's 8th birthday. Kody was baptized(will do a separate post for it). And just had a ton of fun being together. There is nothing better than Family time!!! Just to warn you there are a ton of pictures so just keep on scrolling!
Happy 4th of July!!! We did our own little firework show a couple nights before the 4th cause Garrett had to work. It was fun doing sparklers with Meema!

One of the best things about celebrating my birthday was having my mom here to make me my favorite strawberry cake. Yummy!!! Thanks mom! I went out to lunch with my mom, had a date with my husband and spent time with my family. It was perfect!
Meema & Papa brought a wonderful surprise, a Thomas the Train toy box for Jacob and Uncle Derick sent the boys his He-Man action figures to share. The boys were so excited! They found the He-Man movie at the library a few months ago and fell in love so this was a way fun surprise.
Hunting frogs in the swimming pool with Papa. We have frogs all over our property and we didn't cover the pool, it got nasty, and the frogs loved it. What did we get, frogs to catch and a million tadpoles. The boys thought it was pretty neat.
Kody loved catching the frogs on his hand & letting them jump back off into the water. I love this picture of him!
Happy 8th Birthday Kody!!! Can't believe it has been 8 years. Seems like just yesterday I was bringing you home from the hospital.
Birthday biscuits & gravy!Kody wanted a Star Wars party so I made him a light saber cake(kind of, I tried) and we made light sabers out of pool noodles. We had a super fun party. We had sword fights, played in the sprinklers, on the slip n' slide, had water gun & water balloon fights, and just had a blast. What was even more special was to have Meema & Papa here to share in the celebration.

The Birthday Boy
Kody is running from Papa during the water balloon fight. Kody got Papa with a balloon & Papa retaliated with a pitcher of water. Fun times!!!
All tuckered out & snuggling with Meema.
There's nothing better than snuggling with Meema & reading a book!
I found a pattern online to make these turtles, so we had a crafty afternoon and Meema helped us make them. They are super cute! They tend to be used more as balls than they do stuffed turtles though.
We love the science museum so it was a must to bring Meema & Papa to show them all the cool stuff they have. It was a fun day!

Doing a sound experiment with Papa!
Jacob and Meema playing music!
The biggest block tower the boys have ever seen. They tried to make one as big, but didn't quite get that high!
Building a huge tower! It's getting a little wobbly!
Sleeping in Meema & Papa's room. Poor Meema & Papa couldn't sleep in the same bed. We put two twin beds together for their bed & Jacob was adamant that they couldn't be together and that he was going to sleep between Meema & Papa. Then Kody had to sleep in the same room too. So this is how Meema & Papa had to sleep while visiting. I'm sure they are loving not having to share their bed with my boys!
Kody & Papa reading. Kody is a bookworm just like his Papa!
Pioneer Day Celebration & Luau at the church. Kody getting to take a ride in a handcart.
Jacob riding in the handcart. So serious!