I think it may be time for an intervention . . .

Tonight's project was moving these DVDs
Into these boxes.

I think it was around 180 discs, but several movies were 2-disc sets. Bonus phrase - we alphabetize and this will make it easier to add new movies.

Still to come - filing the kids movies in the upstairs game room:

And finding some place to put the series (we have several already in binders):

And this doesn't count VHS - which we still watch. Help us.

Lake Whitney

Ah the best laid plans - the original idea was a three day weekend at the beach in Lala Land for Rob, the kids and me. But Lala had midterms, so we changed to location to Lake Whitney to stay with my parents. Then one of Rob's clients scheduled a major software install for the weekend we were due to leave so that left me & the kids. I braved the 4 hour drive and off we went. It was worth it.

Friday afternoon was rainy. Laney was desperate to go for a walk so my parents took her and her umbrella for a walk (while I got a short nap)
Saturday we headed to the pool - how cute are these two!

Laney did not like the pool at first. After quite some time we finally got her out in the deeper part of the pool paddling around and playing with the splash balls. Alex, on the other hand, took to the water immediately. He thought it was fantastic and splashed more than he ever has before.

Saturday evening my parents took Laney out in the red boat aka the canoe. Laney has been curious about the canoe sent it spent several days in our backyard about a year ago.

Alex seeing his sister off

Mama Janie & Laney in the canoe

Off they go!

The kiddos in Mama Janie & Daddy Ron's hide-a-bed Sunday morning.

We went back to the pool on Sunday before we left for home. Laney actually took off on her own a few times. The noodle keeps her life jacket from flipping her backwards (which it is designed r.to do for emergencies) and helps her navigate in the water.

Daddy Ron & Alex

The pool got to be a little much for my little mister and he crashed in a chaise lounge.

My little swimmer

The following Sunday we took Daddy to the pool in our neighborhoood so he could see the Elena swim and Alex splash.

Independent Kids

All dressed up for Independence day at school
Dancing to her fridge DJ

Ready to go

What happens if you hold a bike parade and nobody shows? Ok, not nobody - but only 2 members of the HOA, one pre-schooler and her mom? You get a parade route tailor-made for the pre-schooler, a $15 gift card for best decorated bike and a happy Laney!

Laney really didn't care that she was the only one - she had a blast. She still talks about it when we drive by the parking lot where we met. And hey, I got meet a member of the HOA board and pick his brain about our new neighborhood.

July 4th was the nations birthday and Alex's 7 month birthday. So without further ado - Toby pictures . . .

I chose to shoot them in his crib. As of July 5th, he'd only been sleeping in it (heck, it had only been set up) for two weeks. In addition to his very own room, 7 months has brought a big boy car seat in Mommy's car, way more solid foods, size 3 diapers and lots of toys. He is also ready to take off, as soon as he can get his knees under him and his belly off the ground.

Kat's Birthday

I am desperately behind on blogging - I am going to try to catch up this week. First some pictures of Kathryn's early 16th birthday party. We had it the Friday night before she left for three weeks with her mom. We'll have a bigger shindig in August with her friends.

Kathryn - complete with Laney's tiara
Getting photobombed by little brother

16 candles!

Alex was very disappointed that he didn't get to lick any frosting off a candle!

Kat was super-psyched to turn 16 - desptie the fact that there was no car or even driver's license involved. Hopefully everything will fall into place for her to take driver's ed after marching season is over.