Summer's Close...

Summer is heading to a close.  The fair came... the boys (all of them) had an amazing time.  Noah and Mark loved the rides and games of course - talked about it for days before and after - even said after spending all Saturday night riding with their buddies -- 'this was the best night ever!".  Seth loved the animals.  I think it did him good to see the cows and sheep and pigs up close and realize just how big they are in reality.  He loves to say MOOO to any animal - we're still working on it.

Here are some pictures of the big boys riding the rides... not sure if dad isn't having more fun than they are?

We've done all the "back to school shopping" also.  It was a crazy day, filled with Seth throwing his shoes out the window while driving down the road, the boys trying out the skateboards, trying to get me to buy a bike and lots of trying on shoes.

I mean don't they look so ready!?  Such cuties!

glad we saw this - Santa is ready for Christmas!

And a few more pics just to emphasize the "soaking up the last bit of nothingness"... helping with laundry (mom we need a stool to reach the bottom!), lounging around playing the tablets and a funny one of Seth who figured out if you hit the lion on the head he talks... oh jeez.

you bet i washed those backpacks!  ick!