Petland

We heard about this cool pet store that is here in Lewisville. The kids and I went and checked it out today. The store has all sorts of animals and lets you pet and hold them. The boys picked out a little brown chihuahua that they just had to hold. After they were done holding the puppy Jayden wanted to hold a bird. He picked one up and it crawled up his arm were it rested on his shoulder and started biting him. Jayden started freaking out at that point. After the bird was put back we headed over to the bunnies. Bubba liked holding the bunny until it started scratching him. After he had enough of that we moved over to the fish and turtles. Jayden was excited to see some Red-eared Slider's. Jayden then checked out the Hermit Crab's. He loved the painted shells. The Super Man shell was his favorite. We also saw snakes, lizards, hamsters, ferrets, etc.
This is by far the coolest pet store we have ever been in. We plan on visiting again. The kids can't wait to play with the puppies again.

Lewisville Lake

The boys have been bugging me to take Sykes to the park since I got my Jeep back yesterday. Then I promised Jay that I would take him to the lake today. The boys and I ventured to Lewisville Lake. It cost us $10 to get in. What an expensive outing. Oh well, it was worth it.
As soon as I opened my door Skyes jumped right out and headed straight for the water. Well he got too close to a family and the mother freaked out because "that's a pit bull". Oh please! We found our little spot and let the fun begin.
The boys had fun throwing the tennis ball and letting Sykes bring it back. Sykes definitely got his workout. Soon the boys would throw the ball and go swim with Sykes to get it. Sometimes Sykes would just let the boys get it. And of course Sykes found the fish skeleton on the grassy area and had to roll all over it.
After Sykes was worn out we loaded up in the car. I then realized that we were all covered in sand. So much for having a clean car. Once we got home all of the boys got a bath (including Sykes).

Our Little Rock Band

We brought our Wii and Rock Band with us this summer and have now started up our own little band. Jay just bought the AC DC track pack so of course we all had to stay up late playing it. I was laughing so hard cuz Dan really got into the singing.

Happy Birthday Jeff

Since Jeff couldn't celebrate his birthday with his family this year the boys and I suprised him and made a banner and a cake for his birthday. The funny thing is Jayden picked out the spot to hang the banner. He insisted we hang it over the bathroom door as that is the first place Jeff goes in the morning. Well Jeff didn't notice it so luckily the kids were in the living room and pointed it right. They also got to be the first ones to wish him a happy birthday.

The Park

On a cool but humid Sunday afternoon we decided to take Sykes to the park so we could see him fly. Bones tried to teach how to get Sykes flying but Jay ended up on the ground. A lot harder than it looks! We didn't last very long at the park as it was too humid for us and Sykes was dying of heat.

The Tent

Jay and I are cruel parents. We make our kids sleep in a closet. Once Jeff moved in the second bedroom the kids moved into our bedroom closet.
One day I decided to spice up their room and build them a tent. I gathered together some wire and a sheet and got a little creative. The end result was two happy boys.

The Creek

There is a creek that runs behind our apartment complex. The kids love to go to the creek and catch turtles and play in the water. Jay was the first to catch a turtle. Jayden caught on and has caught over 20 turtles.