Growing Up Fast

I can't believe we will have a 2 year old in a few short weeks! He is growing up so darn fast and always wanting to be just like Daddy.

"Cheese!"

He isn't always up for smiling at the camera...

He's always up for playing around in a mud puddle...

Sometimes he turns into a scary ghosts around the kitchen while I cook!

These two sure make grocery shopping a lot more interesting : ) 

He finally is figuring out his smile. Well, kind of.... 

Summertime Play Dates

Henry (and his Momma) enjoyed many summer play dates this year with some incredible friends! At LEAST once a week we were able to get together at the park, splash pad and even the McDonald’s play house for some play time fun.

{Charlie, Nora, & Baby Ross}

{Emma, Nora, Burke, & Charlie}

{Kitty I and Kitty II – not pictured because I totally dropped the ball – his actual friends Aiden, Lilliee & Malia}

{June (and Ellis – not pictured)}

This boy LOVED the splash pad!

{Jordyn, Bentley, & Chase}

{Cousins make some pretty amazing friends as well!}

And of course, his favorite summer play mate - his Momma! This was one of our last park play dates of the summer. We tried to hit up as many different ones as we could in Waverly – boy are there a lot of parks around town!! I known of 3 we still never got to! Oh well, next summer : )

What’s better than just Mom for a play mate? Mom AND Dad! Lots of after work pool play time too.

The Bradley Boys Together Again

One of our absolute favorite things to do is get together with our "Bradley" friends. Our three little boys have so much fun together and we adults enjoy a pretty darn good time as well. Thanks Becky and Jason for hosting! Can't wait to do it again!!

So apparently Henry is not phased by freezing cold water.

And loves having a hose.

 Popsicle break!

 Pool and Popsicles - Life is great! 

{Laura, Joel & baby #2)

{Becky, Jason & baby #2}

Back to the cute boys we all have produced!

Dads deciding to join in on the fun. Oh and documentation of Henry's unbelievable diaper situation - no poop was involved in this experiment! 

Can't wait to do this all again!

Mom's 70th B-day weekend

I will post more pictures from this wonderful weekend but today I'll just leave you with two of my favorite photos plus the video all of us kids made for her.

A new favorite family photo #selfiestickstyle

Happy Birthday, Mom -  We love you!

Team Powers.

The Start of Summer

Our summer got off to a great start with a little supper out for burgers and beer!

 We have had the most beautiful weather and have been lucky enough to enjoy most of our days outside. One of my favorite things to do during the summer is eating outside.

How can I be mad about a mess with that sweet smile!

We always seem to find a little time to fit in coloring.

 And of course the plants need to be watered every day!

We haven't picked up any sand yet but I think this box is working out better as a pool for now : ) 

Good thing I busted out some new toys when all he really wanted was the bucket I used to fill the 'pool'!

Time to take a little breather and call a grandma or two!

 Not all of our summer days are this relaxing but so far these are the moments I am cherishing the most!