Our Little Entreprenuers

Today we had our annual block sale.  It was a sad day as I decided to sell all of my
maternity clothes.  I love little babies and hate to think we're done having them,
but I know it is the best decision for our family.  Still a little sad though.

On a happier note, the boys had their very first lemonade stand.  They sold lemonade,
cookies, popsicles and ice cream bars for $.50 each.  They were so cute!  Joe was more
interested in consuming the product, but Owen was a great little salesman.  He didn't just
call out "Lemonade!" and announce they had it.  He took the more direct approach and
straight up asked anyone that walked up, "Do you want some lemonade?"  Talk about
putting them on the spot.  How can you say no to a face like that?  We actually had at least
two ladies that said no, but then felt so bad they ended up buying a glass anyway.  Way to
work it buddy.  You are a true salesman at heart and I couldn't be any more proud.  He
carefully poured every glass and was so happy with himself.  Their stand was open for
about 2 hours and they made $16.00.  Nice work guys!

 

I say they made $16.00 because as a household we probably walked away in the red from the whole ordeal.  My little businessmen probably drank as many glasses as they sold, spilled just as much, and ate or touched nearly half the cookies making them unsellable.  We had a minor catastrophe selling our first cup of lemonade which resulted in a dropped lemonade jug and broken lid.  Then Ryan didn't realize the lid was broke and tried to pick up the jug by the handle and the whole thing crashed to the floor spilling everywhere.  Twice!

But at the end of the day the boys had a great time, which is all that counts.

And I got to snuggle my other little buddy and watch which is always fun for me.

The next day we went to Target to spend their hard earned cash.  Owen bought 8 Hot Wheels cars (big surprise) and Joe bought a small Dinotrux figurine and a mini 
Thomas the Train.  Job well done guys! 

Swim Lesson Fun

We're in our 5th week of swim lessons and the boys are loving every minute of it.

Joe's teacher was out sick one day so Conrad, the lifeguard, subbed in.  Joe took such a
liking to him and did so well with him that they kept him on as his teacher for the rest of the
session.  It was awesome because Conrad had no other kids with him so Joe basically had 
private lessons.  At this point he (reluctantly) puts his head under the water, sticks his face
in to blow bubbles, and even jumped off the diving board a few times.  Such a difference
from the little guy who wanted nothing to do with the water at the beginning of the summer.

With the help of Courtney and Connor Owen is basically swimming on his own now.  He can
jump off the diving board, come to the surface and swim to the side of the pool by himself.
We are so proud of him!  He's a little fish and loves being in the water.  It is reassuring as
a parent to know he's so close to being safe by himself in the pool.

Miles comes along for the ride, but normally sleeps through all the action.
Don't worry buddy, in a year or two you'll be in the pool right alongside your brothers.

Keeping Cool

It's been super hot the last few days so the pool has been a constant fixture in our

backyard.  It was so hot we decided to let Miles join the pool party to help cool him off.

The water was a little cold for his taste, but apparently it didn't bother him too much.

Brothers!

Bike Rides

Now that Owen can ride his big boy bike, he and Ryan have been taking little bike rides.

Joe decided to grab the balance bike today and join in on the fun.  He might have a little

learning to do (like how to put his helmet on the right way), but it will be no time at all

before they're all going out for rides together. 

 

Strolling on the 606

Today we gave Miles his first tour of the 606 walking trail.  

He may not remember much from it, but as always they boys had a blast.

Water Fight

In case you ever wondered what goes on at our house on a typical summer

afternoon/evening, let me show you...

 Even our neighbor Jerry, or Gee-wee as Joe likes to call him, gets in on the action.  It's so

cute.  He lives two doors down from us so there is one house in between us.  Owen stands

at the top of his play castle armed with his hose and goggles, and Jerry stands at the edge

of his yard, garden hose in hand.  Then they both shoot across the yard in between them

aiming at one another.  Jerry soaks him with the hose but Owen stands firm, little arms

tucked into his sides using both hands to squeeze the hose nozzle as hard as he can.

The water doesn't bother him one bit.  He's determined to hit Jerry, and he does.

This goes on for a few minutes and then Jerry asks "Did I get you?"  

Owen replies "No.  I had my goggles on!" ;)

 Then, just when we think the water fight is over and we get the boys out of their wet

clothes, we turn around to find this trouble maker.  For someone who wasn't a huge fan

of the water at the beginning of the summer, this little guy has come a long way.

  We may spend a small fortune on water this summer, but it is well worth it to watch these guys have so much fun.  Owen and Joe are lucky to have such a fun daddy!