James' Baptism

James was baptized on August 3.  He was a sweet boy and he didn't cry or fuss a bit.  He just had a serious look on his face the whole time. 

Weston's 6th Birthday Party

Weston and his baby brother

James & Mommy

Chuck E Cheese cake

Connor and Micah playing games

James on a ride

Connor on the merry-go-round

Weston and Abbey playing Guitar Hero

Being a rock star

Little James and Big James

Weston and Caroline

Weston after the jam session with Chuck E

Weston getting the treasured "Rock star Birthday Medallion"

One happy birthday boy

Blowing out the candles

Making a wish

Happy as can be in the Ticket Blaster

Daddy & Mommy with the big 6 year old

When Weston realized he couldn't invite all his friends to Disney World for his birthday party and give them all real pirate's swords, Chuck E Cheese was a close second.  He had a great time partying with his friends and rocking out with Chuck E playing air guitar.  Weston thought it was a competition, and he put on a good show.  At the end, he asked, "Did I win, Mama?"  According to Weston, the best thing about the party was getting the "Rock Star Birthday Medallion".  After wearing it for a few days straight, the medallion has found its way safely to the treasure chest that Mimi and Grandy gave him.  It lies next to rocks, feathers, coins, and other trinkets that Weston's finds very special. 

4th of July

Karla, Weston, & Connor decorating a cake with Miss Chloe

Sun-kissed Connor

Weston enjoying the cake

Karla smiling  at "her boys"

Connor and his silly daddy

We went to Smith Lake with the Van Ostens for the 4th of July.  Miss Chloe came with us to provide extra hands.  Miss Chloe helped the kids make an American flag cake.  It was really yummy, too.  The boys enjoyed playing, inter-tubing, and watching movies with Karla and Katie.  Weston and Connor both skied on the ski trainer.  It was Connor's first time to ski.  We also found a cool marina with a restaurant on the water.  It was such a fun 4th, and the weather was beautiful this year!

Rainy Day at the Race Track

Weston practicing riding without training wheels

Showing off a little bit

Excited and proud of his new accomplishment

Connor pedaling hard around the "race track"

Coming in for the home stretch

Boys staying hydrated after a good work out

The boys have enjoyed going over to the "race track" this summer.  It is a nearly vacant cul-de-sac in Oak Meadows.  They can ride their bikes safely there without worrying about hills or cars.  Weston learned to ride his bike without training wheels earlier in the summer.  When he and Connor are not riding around our back patio, we bring the boys over to the race track.  We have done this a few times after church on Sundays.  This was one rainy Sunday, but Weston & Connor didn't mind a bit. 

Take Me Out to the Ballgame