Grave Digger

The boys had their first day back at school today and as a little treat after school I took the boys to see Grave Digger.  The Monster Truck show is going to be in Nashville this weekend so a local store had Grave Digger on display for the afternoon.

 Austin received a Grave Digger remote control Traxxs car for Christmas so he was very excited about the adventure.

Heading in to get a better view

 The boys look so small next to this big tire.

 Austin wanted to know how they got the truck there?  I tried explaining to him that they transported the truck in a Mack truck (which he was able to see while we were there) and that they probably had the truck drive out of the Mack's trailer and onto the grass.  He wanted to know how it got onto the curb?  Hello, it can crush cars the curb is no issue. Its so funny how their little minds work.  I couldn't help but think about sitting at a red light and this huge monster truck pulling up beside me.

This is the best photo I was able to get of the boys while we were there (and I did good to get this one).  Thankfully "Ama" (Grandma) met us there and helped me keep track of these two little guys.  The next day I found out that the driver of the truck was inside the store signing autographs and selling stuff.  I was really bummed that we left with out knowing that.  Next year we will be ready!

At home Beach Day

 The temps have been so HOOOOOTTTTTTTT here this summer and we can only go outside to play early in the morning or just a little before dark.  Today Austin came up with the idea of having a beach day.

 

 He told me just how to set it all up with the pool right beside the sand table (we had the sand and the water) not to mention the fact that the sand table umbrella added a little shade to the pool.  I also had our patio umbrella where it was trying to shade the pool as much as possible.

 After both boys were all wet they decided it was time to swing.  Austin stepped it up with his big brother duties and pushed Hudson on the swing.

 We also decided to soak the dogs down with water too so they would stay cool and also gave them baths too,  Notice Bernie hiding under the sand table trying to catch a break from the sun.

 After the dogs baths it was back to work-Hudson decided it was a good time to mow the backyard.  Such a devoted little worker!

 Then it was time for another pool break

 Hudson also thought it was a good idea to hide Austin under the big yellow tub (notice Austin under it in the photo above).

Above the dogs are trying to catch some shade by a bush.

Outdoor fun with a Super Hero

 

We had a fun time playing outside today with Hudson and our Super Hero Austin!

 This is about the best photo I could get of them together

 Here are my 3 little guys-Bernie (our dog), Austin & Hudson

The boys love playing outside in the backyard, even though it is so stinking hot this summer.  Our dogs, Bernie & Chloe also love us all being out back together playing!

Afternoon fun

The boys and I had a big time this afternoon playing ball downstairs!  The dogs even got to enjoy our indoor playtime.

 Bernie giving Hudson some kisses for letting him play ball too!

 How many balls can Austin hold?

 Mommy & Austin trying to take a picture of themselves

 My Boys

 Mommy & Hudson

 After playtime we had dinner which Hudson appears to have had fun with while feeding himself.  Notice Chloe (our dog) in the back ground just waiting to clean up anything he drops on the floor.

Happy 4th of July

Mama-ma and Papa came to visit us over the 4th of July holiday!  We had a nice family cookout at our house with Tommy & Aiden along with Mama-ma & Papa.

Aiden cooling off with some water

Bernie hanging out in the backyard with everyone!

Hudson manning the grill and cooking us dinner

We watched the fireworks go off in our neighborhood!

The last two weeks

We have not really been doing a whole lot the last week or two since it has been raining so much. I have been trying to be creative and come up with things to do with the boys. One day Austin and I made a car wash for his hot wheels. He seemed to love it!
The boys are continuing to become more like friends every day. They love playing together!

We had a family cookout this past weekend and Hudson was a cool cat sporting a Mohawk in his hair

I made some pancakes one morning for the boys and Austin's were in the shape of a trash truck (He loves trash trucks!)

Apparently I didn't give Hudson enough food this day-he was having to lick his plate for crumbs.

Austin loves wearing his sun glasses when we are in the car. He says "Mommy, I'm a cool cat!"

Hudson has a thing about always having at least one shoe on. He has also been into having hats on as well. He likes for them to be covering his eyes though.

Hudson being Mr. Hollywood!

Austin giving Hudson a little push!

Not only are the boys becoming better friends but they are also becoming partners in crime. The other day I went down stairs to get them a juice and was gone less than one min. When I came back upstairs into the playroom, they were both in my desk chair and had opened the laptop and were just banging away on the keys. Hudson had never climbed into the chair like this before and Austin knows better. Of course I say, "What are you boys thinking? Austin you know better." Austin looks at me an replies "Mommy, we had to check our email". Did my three year old really just say he was checking his email. Looks like I am going to have my hands full with these two boys!

Happy Fathers Day

I think that Brad had a good fathers day this year. It was very laid back and relaxing. We started out by letting him sleep in and then the boys gave him his gifts (which they opened for him). This is what Hudson thought daddy should do with the bag

Austin made daddy a monster chi pet for his desk at work.

Here is a photo of his gifts and cards, he also got something to go with his game but its not pictured.

After gifts we headed outside to play

Austin helped do a little yard work

Then Brad decided to vacuum out my car from our beach trip-which turned into us cleaning out the garage and Austin used the shop vac to vacuum up the entire garage

After all of our fun and work outside the boys took a nap. As you can see below Austin is laying on the floor-he started out on the sofa but feel off while he was sleeping and never woke up.

Brad is such an amazing father and husband to the boys and I. I am truly thankful to have such a wonderful man in our lives!