Pictures From Papa Jer!

The Boyz playing in Papa Jerry's living room.
Nathan is all personality! Luke leading Jack around the yard.
My cousin Josh's daughter, Sabrina, and her grandma.
Looks like trouble to me...

Stealing From Aunt Missy!

Aunt Missy took these photos and I couldn't resist taking them from HER!

I love this picture of me tickling Jack's back.

I got to see my cousin Jonah for the first time in decades yesterday. He was back with his daughter, Maggie, and friend, Dee.
Nathan and Mags.
I love this picture with the flag in the background. So very American!
Grandma V with Nathan.

Independence Day

Jack took a bath at Granny Janny's to be clean in celebrating our country's independence.
I'm ready to rock now, Dad!
Playing at Grammy Tami's.
Riding in Papa Jer's wagon over to Peyton's house.
What a great day so far!
Playing at the Palestine Public Pool.
The water is so cold at first.
Practicing my walking skillz.
I love swimming!

Thanks for the dip, Dad!
This is what happens when your parents forget your Lil' Swimmers diapers.
Jack and his newest friend, Vicki Linn.
Matthew enjoys his 4th O' July lunch.
Nathan eatin' Cheerios.

Nourishment is necessary for a successful, happy, safe 4th!
Luke tells his mom about swimming lessons.
Jack and Nathan play with Grammy's toys.
Nathan was kind of a ball hawg. He was having a blast!
'Can I play with 'em too, dude?' Jack asks.

Jack, Nathan and Matthew.
Playing hot potato?
Matthew was intrigued by Uncle Dave's cam.
Matthew, Jack and Grammy Tami.
What's up?!

Matthew and Jack play at the couch.
Matthew was using Tori as a chair. It's all good...
You're my buddy, Buddy. These two get along famously.
Matthew and Luke were ready for a nap at this point.
But Nathan was still going strong!

The boyz at Grandma Mary Lou's house.
Great Aunt Mary, Matthew and cousin Ryan play croquet.
Jack with Great Aunt Cindy. She wasn't mad, she just always makes that face!
Nathan, Jack and The Gramps.
Nathan was having a great time following that garden hose around the yard.

Luke leading Jack around the yard.
Ryan, Cindy, Mary, Tori, Joy and Jim play a Battle Royale game of croquet. Tori just barely beat out Aunt Cindy. She joked that she was like the Jack Nicklaus of croquet and Tori was the Tiger Woods.
Matthew looks for something he can steal from Jonah, D and Maggie.
Tori, Jack, Grandma Elaine and Jared.
Peyton, Gramps Jer and Matthew. Quite a handful there...

Giving Tori Some Skin

Showing Off

Being Plain Goofy

Grandparents' Visit!

This is just a random shot of Jack on his new tricycle that his OTHER grandpa bought for him for his birthday. He loves to ride on it and with the handle on the top, we don't have to bend over to push him (we're old). Anyway, we took this picture while Grandma and Grandpa were here, so it still counts, right?
Tori came with Grandma and Grandpa V so Daddy and Gramps could put recessed lighting in the living room and kitchen. It looks fantastic. After the others left, we sat around without the lights on and then turned them on at dusk. You would NOT believe what a huge difference it makes to our house. Thanks, Gramps!

Anyway, Jack and Tori had a blast catching up together this weekend!
Surprisingly, Gramps was still able to lift anything--including Jack--over his head at the end of the day! He's a tough dude though!
Jack and Gramps and Grams.
Tori was making me laugh!