Backyard Fun

Ben and I were playing in the backyard the other night while Blake was at swim lessons. It turned into a sprinkler party. Notice no swim suit. Ben to this point had not gotten wet with the sprinkler toy. All previous times he was just a spectator. This night he decided he would give it a try and he really enjoyed it. He was so proud of himself when Blake got home. He kept telling Blake to watch him.

This is how I found Ben when I came back outside from getting my camera...

Blake joining in the fun. He actually had his swim suit on.

Sliding wet was really fun

Hooray!!

Bath vs Shower

Well it is kind of a sad day in the Baldwin house. At least for Mom. Blake is now infatuated with showers, while Ben insists on baths. This is great, as it is showing Blake's independence and maturity, but it makes Mom kind of sad. Poor Ben is left in the bath by himself. While at first he was a little upset, now I think Ben likes having the whole tub to himself!!

Before.....

After.....

Blake in the shower....

Ben in the bath....

Blake's School Party

Last Tues, Blake had his end of the year party at school. He was really excited that I was going to come join the celebration. Blake had a wonderful school year. He has learned so much. We loved his teacher, Mrs. Carruth, who actually goes to our church. Small world! So crazy to think he's headed to Kindergarten in August (well via a church kindergarten before public kindergarten the following year).

Blake came home the first day of school and I asked him who he played with. He said Jorge. Everyday since he always says he played with "His Buddy, Jorge." Blake and Jorge are night and day when it comes to size. It's pretty funny. One day Blake's Grandy went to school and read to Blake's class . She called Jorge, George, and Blake thought that was hilarious!

Another funny story was when we were at our neighbors birthday party one night. All the kids were doing the pinata in the backyard. We didn't really know any of the other kids at the party. Blake was standing there watching and out of nowhere this boy threw Blake to the ground. Not sure really why, but it happened. Blake stood up shocked at first and then he started crying. I couldn't really hear him, but Brent was dying laughing. I asked him what was so funny, and he told me Blake was saying, "He doesn't know that I am Jorge's special friend." From the pics below, I think you will find that Jorge might have been Blake's bodyguard.

Watching Mrs. Carruth prepare the fruit salad....

Blake is the "duck" during a fun Duck, Duck, Goose game......

Being chased by the "goose"......

Blake loved the bubbles.......

Blake, Jorge, and Arianna.....

Blake and Jorge being dancing partners for the silly song that was on. This was really funny....



Blake and Mrs. Carruth.......

Summer Time Fun

We had some summer time fun with a few neighbors on Monday. Carol, Cole, and Meg were our great hosts. We went swimming in the inflatable pool, did the slip-n-slide, bubbles, and the sprinkler. Blake had a blast and Ben decided to sit this one out. He had a bad day and ended up with a viral infection later in the week. Yuck!

Blake, Cole, and Mia

Meg escaping...

Carly and Meg splashing...

Ben sitting out and having a snack...

Blake trying to catch a big one...

Cole...

Watch out for Carly...

Baby Carter who was 1 week old. He didn't want to wake up to eat!

Camping

Brent and Blake have been talking about going camping for a long time. It has resurfaced a lot the last few weeks. Brent made the mistake of telling Blake they were going camping on Friday night (last Friday). Brent ended up checking the camping sites where they wanted to go and they were already booked up. So this left us with a very upset boy who insisted that he was camping. So never fear........they camped in the backyard. Blake was super excited. We played Chutes and Ladders and had Oreos. Then it was time for Mom to go inside and enjoy the air conditioning and nice comfortable bed. Brent tried to blow up the air mattress but the pump was not working. He said he would be fine with a few comforters for his padding. Well at 2 AM I have 2 guys coming in my room and into my bed. The camping was over!!! Brent was the one who called it off. Blake would of slept all night out there. He was out of it. So Blake slept in our bed, which never happens. It was not a good night sleep for anyone involved.

Here are some pictures of the great adventure.....