Cooling off

Its been really hot around here lately. Like really hot, opressively hot according to the weather guys.

Patrick and thought a hose might help to cool off. He is hooked!

Playing at the park

Here are a few more shots of our day in the park.

So I have been thinking lately of my photo issues.

You know the issue about having too many photos of Patrick.

What happens if we have another child? Will the photo taking have a half life? I have only a handful of pictures of myself as the last child of 6.

Can you just imagine what his graduation will look like? You know those photo boards that people put up? I may have to dedicate the garage to photos and make everyone eat outside instead.

oh well, I'll deal with that later. For now, I'll enjoy every picture!

The Ladies Man

We had fun at an impromptu pool party last night. Patrick was the lone boy out of the crew of 8. With the heat being an opressive 90 some degrees we all needed some cooling off. He wasn't terribly interested in the pools, but found a baby stroller that he could push around and was happy as a clam. This kid is just drawn to anything that he can push. He other favorite "toys" for the night were a stick under the deck and a dog leash. Funny kid. Finally towards the end of the evening he discovered the slide and had a great time with that. Even more fun when it is wet!
Thanks to Jennifer G. for the picture!

Kids from left to right: Elia, Patrick, Nora, Addy, Sophia, Emmerson and Kina

The bunny

So I have been attempting to take a 14month picture with the bunny. This is not an easy task anymore. Not sure if the bunny picture is going to happen anymore.
Any ideas for a busy toddler?
This is the best we can do.

At the park with dad

After a long day of mowing, cleaning and working in the hot sun, we were all ready for some fun!

We enjoyed a local park nearby after a dinner.

Of course after the park trip, we needed to make a stop at DQ.

Patrick was so tired by the time we got home that he just crashed.

Thank you DAD!

Thank you for rides on your shoulders.
Thank you for making me laugh.
Thank you for showing me how to use my mower.
Thank you for being silly with me.
Thank you for singing me to sleep.
Thank you for pancakes.

Thank you for being my DAD!

love, Patrick

Cute Babe

ok, if you think this is one of those cute baby posts, you have another thing coming. This is a post about my other cute babe. The big, strapping, hot, adorable, working in the rain one.

There is just something about a guy working. Add in some soaking wet clothes and a nail gun, and whew, I am done for.


ok, I'll throw this one in for my sister as well. I like the first 2 better, but whatever.