Sidewalk Painting...With Water!

Wednesday was a hot day, so I filled a couple buckets with water and headed outside with the kids. We brought a few other supplies to play with as well: paintbrushes, shaped sponges, and stacking cups. Our sidewalk painting turned into water fight. Emma had more fun watching us than participating.

Open Wide!

Last Wednesday, John, Emma, and I all went into the dentist. Emma didn't have her teeth cleaned; I just took her in to get her familiar with the dentist. She wasn't very cooperative though and barely opened her mouth. Hopefully the dentist will get a better look at her next appointment in December.


John, on the other hand, was a big boy. While the dentist was looking at Emma's teeth, John went into another room with another assistant - without me! What a big boy! He got to wear some cool sunglasses to keep the bright light out of his eyes, and he did a great job. I'm so proud of him...even if he does have a cavity. Now I need to make an appointment at a pediatric dentist, so he can get it filled. I'm sure that won't go quite so well, but I'm praying that it does!


Since his appointment, John's letting me do a better job brushing his teeth (and even flossing) since we say we're playing dentist.

Playdate with Madison

Some of our friends from church had their Dinner for 8 on Tuesday, so Madison came over to our house to play. We went on a walk and then played inside. The kids only stopped moving long enough for a quick drink of milk before going wild again. We had so much fun with Madison that Emma wouldn't even go to sleep.

Walking - aka singing and dancing

John's cheesy grin

A Safe Haven

Some birds have built a nest on a boat trailer next to where we store our camper. It doesn't appear that the boat has been moved in quite awhile. Hopefully they stay safe.

Bam-Bam Ball...Week 2

John loves hitting the ball and sprinting around the bases.

Hillary Dodge helped the 2-year-olds (Sam and Megan) who were recruited to play.

Noah White slept through all the commotion. Ahh...to sleep like a baby.

John's team (Ally, Lauren, John, and Madison)

Camping with the Johnsons

We enjoyed a fun time camping with friends from church. Craig, Sarah, Hannah, Noah, and Jonah (aka The Baby) joined us at Yellowbanks despite the heavy rain on Friday. The guys and the kids especially enjoyed their time which even included some fishing. And no, we didn't eat the fish.

These pictures were taken on Friday night after John had completely soaked all his other clothes. Scott had to go home to get more clothes for the rest of the weekend, and John had Scott's sweatshirt on over his clothes in order to stay warm. Hannah and John are playing with the glow sticks John received from Uncle Matt and Aunt Jackie for Christmas.

Here Emma's trying to get to Jonah when he was crying. She'd be jealous of him one minute and then she'd be giving him hugs and kisses. So cute.

Rainy Day Fun

Scott and I had our Dinner for 8 at the campgrounds on Thursday night while Mom watched the kiddos. Friday was a gorgeous day, until the rain hit. At least the kids had fun playing in it...

Our big kids loved sitting at the table eating breakfast

and playing in the rain while Mommy and Daddy did word searches. We tipped the awning to make the water all flow off the one side. Then we put a bucket there to "catch" some of the rain. Emma was the first one to discover the bucket.

Bathtime Silliness

Careful, Mommy!

Chatting on Facebook with Grandma VM

A Quick Visit

Grandpa-Great and Grandma-Great Vander Hart stopped in Altoona to visit Grandma VM, so we decided to stop in and see them at Applebees. Emma had a lot of fun drinking my water with a straw and making funny faces.

NewLife Church Bam-Bam Ball

John enjoyed his first game of Bam-Bam Ball. He gets to play after church every Sunday in June.

Hitting

That blur is John. Those Lightning McQueen shoes make him fast.

Fielding (Scott was recruited as a coach)

Emma was running all around. Here she's with Hannah Johnson.

Scott's Birthday = Camping!!!

Scott's birthday was on Friday, and we've made it a tradition to go camping on his birthday weekend. Thankfully, it was also his first day home for the summer. =) We packed up the camper and headed to Thomas Mitchell Park, which is east of Altoona. Grandma VM and Matt came for the campfire that night.

John had fun playing football with Scott and Uncle Matt. I think it was actually more a game of tackle keep-away.

Yes, that's Emma attempting to drink a wine cooler.

Emma had fun climbing in John's chair, and John had fun playing with the jumbo bubbles...even if he was putting them in his mouth like a walrus.


Can you say America's Funniest Home Videos anyone?

Godfrey Family Chiropractic

We recently switched chiropractors because we had to drive clear across town to our other one. Not a big deal when it's just me, but with 2 kids that was just too much work. =)

Dr. Melanie Godfrey goes to our church, so I decided to check her out. She's great and does well with John and Emma too. Last time Dr. Melanie adjusted Emma, Emma kept giggling. Too cute.

Here's a testimonial: I had a slight headache and decided to make an appointment for an adjustment. On my way in to Dr. Melanie, I started having blurry spots in my vision. Talk about scary! Here I was driving (with Emma in the back!) and having difficulties seeing. God got me safely there and when Dr. Melanie adjusted me, I could see again. Thank you!!!

Anyway, they had a Summer Fun Giveaway for the person with the most referrals...and I WON!!! Now we have Adventureland tickets, season passes to the Altoona Aquatic Center, beach towels, sunscreen, a kite, and more. YEAH!!