Field Day

The kids had a blast at Field Day.  There were some new games and many of the old favorites like tug-of-war.

  A good time was had by all.

Birthday #7....LEGOS!!!

Reed's growing up.  I can't believe he's 7 this year.  He had a rough week with an ear infection so he didn't feel great on his actual birthday but with meds he recovered in time to still have his birthday sleepover.  He is starting to really get into Legos so we decided to do a Lego theme.  I really had fun with it.  Reed came up with lots of ideas too.

Happy 7th Birthday!

When each kids arrived "we" assembled a Lego car. I say we because this was really harder than the kids could handle.  Wes has gotten pretty good at it though.  :)

Then it was off to the races.  I found this piece of vinyl siding with 3 "lanes" at Lowes and it was perfect for our track.

I was so excited about how the cake turned out.  Store-bought cake modified with Legos.  Lego guys holding the candles.  The kids all loved it.

Liquid Legos...Reed's own "creation."  He came up with the formula himself.  ;)

While waiting for popcorn the kids stopped to watch Wes play Angry Birds on his phone.  Ha ha. 

Lego movie: The Adventures of Clutch Powers

There was the usual sword/light-saber battles and baseball games played throughout the evening.  Sadly one of our sweeties had a baseball injury that required stitches.  He was so brave and I'm very proud of him.  Just sorry he got hurt.  His mom says he's doing well now and it even looks like it's already starting to heal. 

We love you Reed.  Can't believe you are so grown up.  You bring so much joy into our lives.  Your passion for life is contagious.  Can't wait to see what God has planned for your future.

4th of July Fireworks

After a long drive home from Mississippi we were greeted by friends bringing dinner, dessert and fireworks.  This was Kimberly's first 4th of July celebration with us and we were curious to see what she thought.  Well... she gave the fireworks two thumbs down.  It didn't help that her sleeping was way off after a visit to Gran's and it was past her bedtime when the fun began.  She loved the bubbles and rocket balloons... and of course the Popsicles.  The rest of us enjoyed the show the neighbors do all around us, plus a show of our own and the kids had a blast with the sparklers. 

Sparkler fun!

Thanks friends for celebrating with us.

Thompson Family Camping Extravaganza!

My mother-and-father-in-love celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.  We celebrated by going on a family camping trip together.  Five days at Joe Wheeler State Park in Alabama.  It was great.  This wasn't our typical camping trip.  It had to be special.  We schemed for months.  Whispering.  Watching for opportunities to gather info in stealth.  We wanted to have lots of surprises along the way.  I designed a t-shirt and Christy got a great deal on printing them.  Katrina gathered photos from each family and put together a really cool slide show.  Travis borrowed a projector so we could watch the slide show (and movies) on the big screen.  This was so much fun.  We set up a concession stand with popcorn one night.  One night we had coins to use to buy movie candy.  One night we used the projector light to put on a shadow puppet show.  It was hilarious.  I know my kids will talk about that for years to come.  We rode bikes and scooters, played ball, hiked, went to the beach... We even got in a little craft time for missions.  The Thompson's never had to prepare a meal.  Travis did lots of research for our gift... an Add-a-Room for their new camper.  We had special guests that came up for a surprise visit!  (Joe, Marian, Jerry, Nancy, Bonnie and Billy)  The only thing we really wished for was the Hawaii Thompsons.  We really missed them. 

Dreaming

Cooling off

Hacky Sacks for Africa

Memorial Day 2011

Reflecting on what this day represents.  Those that died serving our country.  Those loved ones that have passed on before us.  They will always be remembered but on this day we say thank you and we miss you.



A boy will always find a weapon.



Rangers Go To The Sounds Game

The Rangers participated in the Nashville Sounds "Baseball Buddies" program.  Before the game, their names were announced as the mascot, Ozzie messed with each player.  Then they went onto the field and took their position.  Reed was at Shortstop.  He stood with the Sounds player for the National Anthem. 

Rangers

Ozzie and Reed

High five with the Sounds shortstop.

National Anthem

Reed at Shortstop

Heading off the field.  I just thought this was cute.

Tall tales were told and much ball field food was consumed.

The Sounds always put on an incredible fireworks show.

Running the bases after the win.

Home plate.

Buddies having a great night.  Then "sleep" over.  I heard giggling until 11:40pm.  Reed woke me up at 6am after he got sick in bed.  Poor Caiden never knew it until I moved him to Cate's room.  She was away at a sleepover.  Kimberly had a great night with the Binder's.  We picked her up after the game.  Thank you Heidi.