James is a Lobster!

James has mastered his "Octopus" skills!

He is now a Lobster!

We have had lots of pool time this summer inside and out. The boys both love the water and we take advantage of it every moment that we can!

Work Work Work

The boys have been keeping busy with worksheet, coloring and reading this summer! Each day they complete at least two worksheets. When they complete the worksheets they color the star on their reward chart. When they read for 15 minutes each day they color in the book. When they have completed both, I give them a sticker of approval. We read to Jacob, but he also love to look at pictures and make up his own version of the Story. I required James to read at least one book to us and then we can read to him the rest of the time if he chooses. However, he breezed through his last three books very quickly. Coincidentally, I am taking a children's literature class through school and my first novel that I have to read is Charlotte's Web so James and I have been reading a few chapter's of that book every night.

I also have over 30 children's books I have to read for the class so with each book I have to read, they have to join me! They just completed their first reward sheet and received their prize for all their hard work. James got a transformer,

and Jacob, a Little Einstein toy.

This time they had a 15 day program. Next time, they will be required to do 20 days of worksheets and 20 min. of reading.

My at home program isn't the only thing they are working on. They are involved in two more summer reading programs as well. One is through the library and the other Barnes and Noble. James has received a free book from Barnes and Noble (Jacob is too young for this one)

and so far they have both received colored pencils from the library!

My Little Artist

My little creative artist drew a picture of his castle with a knight protecting it from the evil fire breathing dragon! (Notice how the "M" caught on fire! haha)

Here is a picture of his castle that he is drawing... you should know this one also has a flag that sits at the top that is in a moving box somewhere!

Funny Conversations with Jacob

"Mommy, I can count to 12!"

"Really? Let's hear it!"

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11."

"And... what comes after 11 Jacob?"

"Um... 6!"

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"Jacob you can't throw the (tv) remote!"

"Why?"

"It will break!"

Jacob's reply, "But Manny can fix it."

As in, Handy Manny, the Cartoon show on the Disney Channel. In fact the show's slogan and theme song says, "You break it, we fix it."

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Last night, Josh and I got to enjoy a Diamondbacks Game with NO children!!! The seats were only 22 rows off of first base. I was able to get the tickets free through a wonderful lady in MOMS Club and another MOMS Club friend watched the boys for us! It has been a long time since we were able to hang out just two of us and it was soooo nice!!! Not to mention we got to go to a free baseball game with great seats!

Keeping Busy and Cool

It's been hot in the Arizona summer and being pregnant I have been more hot this summer than I have since I have lived down here. But we are doing what we can to keep busy and keep cool!

Vegas still thinks we have money to spend so we have been taking advantage of the free room offers!
Josh has been enjoying his invitations to free poker tournaments!And we are taking full advantage of their pools!
The boys are also in love with a playground there that has a splash pad as well!We have one more trip planned there this summer as well as a few trips to California. They aren't much cooler, but they are only a gas tank away and have lots of water! Can't beat that!

It's A...

You can see the heart in the picture below! Amazing!Only 22 more weeks and we'll find out!!! Boy or Girl?!