Sprinkler Park

As all of you Texans know, it has been VERY HOT here lately. Branson and I took advantage of our local sprinkler park the other day. Surprisingly no one was there and he had the whole place to himself!

Fourth of July Fireworks

We managed to take a little trip while at the coast to see the fireworks. I wasn't sure how Branson would do, but my guess was he'd be scared... and of course, he was. He thought the fireworks were "tun-dar" (Thunder for those of you that aren't fluent in Branson-ese) and that the rain was going to "get me". He kept telling me "get in truck mommy." Every once in a while he would appreciate the beauty of the fireworks and say "pitty fir-work". Next year will be better, I'm sure!

Seadrift / Coast Trip

This weekend we went down to the coast for some R&R and boat time!

We had a great time with our friends Kristin and Matt. Branson was very comfortable with them and often asked "Where's Matt?"

They brought their dog, Shiner, who was quite a trooper. He let Branson climb all over him and was great on the boat too!

Branson also did some fishing while we were out there! He even caught a fish (well sort of)...

Funny story...

Ok so I thought I'd share a funny story from last night... Branson was getting ready for bed and Brandon told him that it was "getting late"... Branson started getting all freaked out and said "late get me..." he was genuinely scared, poor boy. So we tried to explain what "late" was and that it couldn't possibly "get him" but he was frightened. So Brandon finally told him "ok, its not getting late. it's just dark and its time for bed." He was cool with that and promptly fell asleep. Brandon and I did a good job not laughing, but it was pretty funny!

Oh and a little update. From about 12months-20months, Branson slept perfectly through the night with no problems. Then suddenly our peaceful nights came to a screeching hault when he was up two or three times a night for absolutely no reason but to have us in his room. We even went so far as to buy him a twin sized bed so that if he wakes up in the middle of the night we can climb in bed with him instead of him always getting to come to our bed... well the last week we seem to be getting back on track with sleeping... all except Sunday night, he has slept. We now feed him dinner later in the evening and he sleeps. Keep your fingers crossed.

Water Pics

These are the pics from last weekend with Branson jumping into the water... he is so fearless he can easily hang with the older kids!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Brandon! You are truly the best daddy to our little boy! I know he wants to grow up to be just like you!

Of course, we wouldn't want to forget about our Fathers too! We sure wouldn't be parents without them! Love you Daddy and Lee!

Cousin Weekend

Saturday we went over to hang out with Nana, Papa and all our cousins. Branson had a great time playing in the pool. We were also able to get a couple of good shots of the four cousins as they are now. We have a very old one before when Branson and Dawson were babies. If I can locate that picture at home I will post it. I will also add posts of playing in the water when Nana sends them!

Preston, Dawson, Ashton and Branson