Bike Trailer

So I know it's early, but the kids and I got Daddy a bike trailer for Father's Day. I knew he wanted one last year so I wanted him to have it early so we could be using it. I'm so glad I got it; the weather has been perfect for riding! The kids didn't know what to think at first, but have enjoyed it so far. Wednesday, we rode around the neighborhood. Yesterday, we rode 6 miles round trip to the WSSC. Tonight, we rode to the elementary school close to our house to let the kids play and around the neighborhood. (We also got asked to leave a retirement community that we were riding around in, but that's another story.)

We're having a lot of fun so far.

Fun with Kami

Kami is the daughter of a friend of mine from work. I got to babysit Kami a couple of weeks ago while her mom worked. Mason and Avery had such a good time playing with her. She is almost 9 months old and such a cutie!

She had only been here about 10 minutes before Mason brought out a John Deere for her to play with.

The farm was their favorite.

Mason was just being silly here. He's so much fun!

Landscaping Update

We placed edging around the landscaping on Mother's Day (thanks Papaw!) then added more mulch. It makes it look much more "done" and is easier to mow around. That's what Dustin says anyway! :)

The mailbox looks much better with edging and mulch around the clematis. These pictures were taken last week so I've been working with the clematis the last few days to try to make it lean less to the left. It has gotten a little better. I need to put some annuals in to fill up some of the space too. Maybe this weekend...

Fun in the Chair

Mason and Avery love playing in the recliner. This morning, I came into the living room and Mason and Avery were sitting in the chair. Mason must have helped Avery up because I know she can't climb up there by herself (yet!).

Cheese!!

Uh Oh! Where's Mason??

Pictures

Outside Time

We spent Saturday working on our landscaping. We figured it was about time we did something since it had been empty for 4 years. So, we got up and went to Lowe's to get some plants and mulch. Avery and I headed to Wal-Mart to see what they had for plants and this is what we ended up with. Not too bad. I can't believe what a difference it makes in the appearance of our house. We should have done it a lot sooner! It was a beautiful day. Mason and Avery enjoyed spending the afternoon outside and cooperated surprisingly well. In the first picture, the box that appears empty actually has a rose bush. It was huge last year but it's really old and hadn't been cut back in a long time. So, Dustin cut it back earlier this spring and we're hoping it bushes back out. Thanks to our neighbors for helping us! Amy helped us with the planting and placement and we borrowed our other neighbors little tiller to prepare the area. Thanks guys!!

At the beginning of spring, we bought a little finch feeder so the kids could watch the birds out of the upstairs window. Today we upgraded to the big daddy feeder. The little feeder kept getting lost as the tree filled out and you couldn't even see the birds. Mason is pretty excited about the new one. We should have no problems seeing them now!!

Hanging Out

He is going to be a heart breaker. Gotta love those baby blues!!

Avery the pants snatcher!