Dog Days of Summer

Champ is almost 2 and had yet to be in water. The boys beg to have him come into the pool, but that's a definite NO! First who wants to deal with dog hair and a filter in addition the pool has a liner and Champ isn't a small dog. I'm not sure that will make for a good combination. We came up with a happy compromise....A trip to Jacobsurg Park. Being a retriever, he was a natural. The boys hiked with him up the creek about a mile and they found a few spots where Champ couldn't stand. We kept him on leash, since squirrels are his favorite thing to chase. He's becoming a good dog, just not sure how obedient he'd be with that many temptations around. The boys had a great time with him. Next time we'll bring a ball for him to retrieve and we'll give off leash a brief try.

Let The Games Begin

Jacob is turning 13 in 1 week. All he wanted to do for his birthday was play paintball. So much so that he was willing to just go with his brother, because it isn't the cheapest of things to do. We agreed two friends could come along. I have to admit, if I was a 13 year old boy, paintball would be fantastic. As a 40 year old woman, I was happy to sit in the "dead zone" and be the "water/gatorade girl". It was a hot day, but it didn't stop them from playing 7 hours straight. I believe fun was had by all.

All the gear is on. Heading for our 1/4 mile trek to the fields. I walked it a few times that day to get more water out of the car.

Playing in Tippman City, one of the many fields they played on for the day. This one was all buildings. "Not at all like Call of Duty". : )

All geared up and ready to go. They were the nastiest smelling boys by the end of the day.

Dad had to have a picture on the tank. The day is done with another 1/4 mile trek back to the car. The day was an injury free success!

Just Beachy!

Every year we head to the beach. The boys love body surfing, sand boarding and digging holes. I'm sure it will change shortly to surfing the beach for "girls". YIKES! I think that's why Jacob kept his sunglasses on the majority of the time, besides the fact that they are "cool".

The fishing club offers free fishing off the pier for kids 7-14. Jacob and Alex went to the pier this year, to check it out. They lasted about an hour and then they were back to the hotel. Not as much fun as they thought. Next year I'm sure they'll opt for sleeping in. We also rented one of those 6 person bicycles that looks more like a dune buggy. Jacob & Alex decided to drive, it was a preview of what teaching them to drive is going to be like. NOT FUN!

Ready. Aim. Fire.

I realized recently how many pictures and activities have happened throughout the summer, that I have yet to update everyone on. Jacob has recently become interested in GUNS, Alex on the other hand has been interested since he came into the world. Uncle Mark has been itching to take his nephews shooting and we finally said YES. The boys had a great time and can't stop talking about their time on the shooting range. Just a few pictures from the day. I was working, but Carlos remembered the camera. YEAH!

Getting the safety speech before beginning.

We had to try every gun, Uncle Mark brought.