Finally some pictures

I finally got a chance to download my pictures for the entire month of August. Were you beginning to think my camera was broken?

We made our trip to Stone Mountain. Matt and Joshua got to try out the new "sky hike", a ropes course with three levels. The actually did all three levels. Some kids were scared and had to turn around at different points in the course. It was very slow going. Joshua did great all the way through. His only complaint afterwards was that his hands hurt from holding onto the ropes for so long. We rode the sky lift up the mountain and then we decided to walk back down. Quite a hike with the little ones! We took turns carrying them, even Joshua got a lift from Matt for a while.

me and the boys

getting ready for the hike1st level, easy stuff!2nd level, getting harder3rd level, top of the world

We went out to the local Relay for Life cancer walk. Joshua got to try the dunking booth, and the boys took turns on the giant slide. It was lots of fun benefiting a great cause! They set up luminaries in honor and in remembrance of those with cancer. They had a special section set up for pets, and they had stuffed animals all in that section. Joshua had lots of questions, and I tried to answer them as tenderly as I could. Mom and her square dance group came and danced for a while. Jean's school had a booth set up and fixed dinner for all of us. It's hard to believe just a year ago we were still unsure where Jean's treatment would take her. She is still doing great with clear scans.

Mom and Steve dancing

We went to Dad's wedding this weekend. It was great to see my aunt and Dad's cousin who I haven't seen in quite a while. My aunt made Mom M. a pretty dress for the occasion. Doesn't she look good for 94 years young? The boys also got to play with Jake, and I got to play with Jenna.my sweet niece

the boys watching TV

Aunt Barb and Mom M.Dad and Cathy

We also had a friend of Joshua's over to spend the night. Chris took the kids for ride on the farm. It reminds me of the country song "Country boys and girls getting down on the farm".

I just have to include this one. Luke got into my lipstick the other morning when I was rushing around trying to get the boys ready for school. Priceless.

So, here we are into September. The year continues to speed past us. Joshua asked how long until Christmas...4 months. He already has his mind set on making his Christmas list.