We are one of those few families in AZ that don't have a backyard pool or neighborhood pool. *sniff*sniff* So I bought a little one for the boys to cool off in during the hot days of the summer. It also gets them out of the house for an hour or so.

The first day we used the pool, I brought out ice pops for them to have when they were finished. This way they were pretty dried off by the time they wanted to head in.

I love these boys! They are so stinkin' cute. They are always cracking me up, even when I feel like pulling my hair out.

This is the place...

We took the kids to This is the Place Park.  They actually had a great time.  

I think Matthew's favorite part was cleaning this rug.  It helped him practice for baseball, he said.

James and Laney did some old-school laundry.  

My cute boys.  There'll be a third one in about 4 weeks.  Can't wait.

Our little train ride around. The kids loved this part.  When we went through the tunnel, Laney would lean into James.  

All the Huff grandkid cuties.

We decided to take the kids to Lagoon the other day.  Matthew loved it.  He had such a great time and didn't want to leave.  But his eight month pregnant mother was a little worn out after 10 hours of kiddie rides.  Go figure.  

Here the kids are just after we arrived.  All fresh and ready to get started.

James and Laney loved the boat rides.  I remember loving the boats. 

James wasn't so sure about Bulgey the whale after it started.  It goes a lot faster than you would think.  he cried for just  minute, but quickly got over it and enjoyed the ride.  When I was around his age they had to stop this same ride because I was crying so much.  We're more alike than just our looks, I guess.  He's just a bit braver.

This was one of Matthew's favorite rides.  He loves to shoot guns.

The kids loved "driving" their own cars.

I love this one of Matthew in the front.  Check out that hat.  He says he was hiding, but that he had fun on this one.

I'm Proud to be an American...

Happy Independence Day!  I always love the 4th.  It means summer, bbq's, swimming, fireworks, family, and freedom.  I wanted to get a picture of the boys before they got sweaty and dirty.  Love their props and poses?  Did it on their own.  So cute.

It was hot hot hot today, so James cooled down with a popsicle.

We can't do our own fireworks, so we picked up some "Pop Its" and had a blast.  Tim threw one at me, supposedly aiming for my stomach (you know, in which I am carrying his unborn son), but nailed me in the chin.  I heard him say, "Watch this" and before I could react sparks were flying off of my face.  Oops.  He's lucky I thought it was as funny as he did.  

Matthew had so much fun.  We were throwing the "pop its" at each others' feet and making each other dance.  Matthew loved this part.  Look at the happiness in that face.  Oh and btw, that's my new car in the background.  That's right, I'm officially a minivan mom.      

Hope you and your families had a great 4th!  

To Grandmother's House We Go...

...and Grandpa's.  

We've been at my parents' house for a few days now and have been having a lot of fun.  

Matthew and Delaney have been captivated by movies.

Enjoyed some delicious burgers.  And even showed how yummy they were for pictures.

Grabbed some lunch at The Depot and spotted turtles in the river.

We are having so much fun, but miss Tim!  We can't wait to see you Friday morning.

Tomorrow we're headed to the beaches of South Carolina.  I'll post again next week.  Until then, Happy Summer!

Matthew started swimming lessons yesterday.
He is such a good swimmer. Look at that kicking!