Didn't I just hold Liam for the first time in my arms? What happened to his tiny 8lb baby frame that was so helpless? Now he's getting into a sitting position on his own, and crawling, and pulling up and trying to cruise. It amazes me how fast this happened, and he is slower than Jackson. Quick, go and hug your babies before they are leaving for college tomorrow! 
We had a fun day at the Crayola Factory with Mimi one day this summer! I will never forgot the Mr. Rogers episode I saw when I was little and he visit there and showed us at home how crayons were made. I was mesmerized how the perfect little red wax crayons looked all piled together, brand new. I just wanted to smell them! Well I got my chance to live vicariously through my son! We took the boys up and had a blast. There was more to do than we had time for. We must go again. Anything and everthing Crayola was at your fingertips to play with. Jackson will have much more fun going next year. He wasn't quite ready for scissors or more advanced projects. But he managed to make a little clay airplane and Mimi helped him make a turtle. We colored lots and enjoyed the "How Crayons are Made" show. (Finally got to see it person after 14 years of waiting!)
We were fortunate to make it to Liam's namesake, LBI, a few times this summer. Jackson loooooves the beach. Can't get enough! The first officiall visit was with Mimi, Poppy and Aunt Grace. I've been so spoiled by growing up living 45 min's or less from the beach, so the 2-2 1/2 hour drive is astounding to me. Takes some planning anyway, that's for sure! 
We went down again a week later for an overnight at my sister, Trisha's, house. Jackson and cousin Ava had a blast together. It's awesome knowing they'll always have a fun and special relationship growing up together. 
This groovy Diego scooter was Jackson's reward for learning to use the potty. No more diapers for this dude! It was mid-July when we declared him officially potty trained. We began training in May by just putting him in underwear and not turning back! (It wasn't easy, but it was well worth it!)
Well, from the front anyway. Someday when the house is clean and we're done painting I'll give you a tour. (Don't hold your breath!)
It was a nice sunny day (back in July!) to go out and try to get some new pictures of the boys. It's borderline impossible to get a good smiling picture of Jackson nowadays. He's much to busy to stop for a photo or give a nice smile. So this was a pleasant change! This is what we do when we're in the backyard. Play in the turtle sandbox. I realized I don't think I had a photo of one of Jackson's favorite places! 
I must work on being a better blogger! Sorry for the hiatus! Sheesh!
I was just following links to other blogs and got lost in a myriad of total strangers blogs. Ended up finding this really cool one called 5 Minutes for Mom. You must check it out and enter to win fun things like an HP Photosmart Printer or a Little Einsteins DVD. All you have to do is comment. No subscribing! Promise!
Well I promise tomorrow to spend a little more time on my own blog to update ya'll! And some photo sharing time must be done too!
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