Cool front = Day trip to Arboretum

With temps only in the 80s this morning, I threw the kiddos in the car and headed to the arboretum-- it's been months since we've been! We got to see the Peter Rabbit houses, feed the koi at the pond, and of course, ride the deer statues.

The Twins are 1!!!

Avery a year ago...

Avery now...

Asher a year ago...

Asher now...

The Boys of Summer

Hot, hot, hot! Down to the diapers, shade and sand-- anything we can do to

stay cool out here in Dallas! Whew!

Speaking of dogs...

Our favorite toy-- the dogs' water bowl. Nothing beats a good splash like this! We hope Mommy put fresh clean water in it...

Dog days of summer...

Even Reese said enough with the 100+ degree days...

Claire's Clubhouse

Here is the kids' new clubhouse. It's perfect for summer-- air conditioned, portable, etc. : ) The kids are enjoying playing in it and I think Scott had just as much fun making it for them.

Claire reliving her youth...

Claire loves to get her brothers up from their naps. Sometimes, she even asks to go in their cribs with them. Not a big deal-- usually I take one of the twins out at a time to do diaper change, nurse, etc. This morning, Claire threw in a pillow and blanket, declaring, "I need to take a rest with Ash/Ave. Mommy, you nurse Ave/Ash." As is usually the case, we obey the Queen. I'm sure glad I did-- I got some cute shots of the kids!