Nate-Riding a bike!

We have had a really wet summer. Usually we are out in the front or in our back garden a lot. Nate had been riding his bike with training wheels/stabilisers and had not really been interested in removing them. But on a Thursday night he asked to have them off and by Monday we were off riding on a trail! Just one of those times when he was ready and so it came easily. He really needs a bigger bike but we are holding off for a bit. 

At the top of Reigate hill riding his bike. He loved riding through the puddles. 

I think Allen and I may need to get bikes...

Anna-7 months old

Has it really been 7 months?! Anna is so much fun. This month she is up on hands and knees with a little forward movement but not crawling. She can sit but generally dives forward because she wants to try to crawl. We moved to a four hour schedule this month 7, 11,4 and 7. We still do the dream feed. She is eating three times a day but not a huge fan yet. We started formula at bedtime last week because she stopped sleeping through the night. She has done great with it. Such a blessing to have some freedoms to leave her with a bottle. Her brothers continue to love her and are a huge help. 

She visited her first palace-Buckingham. She wasn't impressed and slept through it all. :)

When we have had sun, we have enjoyed watching the boys ride their bikes out front. 

So thankful she has taken a bottle so well. 

My little tiger fan! 

She got a jumperoo this month and loves it.  She likes being able to watch the boys in the back garden too. 

Ben-Field trip to Gatton Park

Ben is in year 2 this year. Today they had a field trip to Gatton Park a lovely estate near where we live. Yesterday it rained all day but today it was gorgeous. We walked from school to the park and then enjoyed a time of doing three different challenges and learning about the life cycle of the frog. I love going on field trips with the boys. It gives me a glimpse into their life at school and I get to know their classmates. Allen was a champ and stayed home with Anna. 

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

We had a wonderful Fourth Of July!  We went to a church summer party in the early afternoon on Saturday. 

Then we came home and had a party at home.  We made some DELICIOUS butter pecan ice cream!  It was AMAZING!

Hanging out with Megan.  

Love his guy!