Happy 4th of July

The boys and I went up to my parents to celebrate the 4th. Unfortunately, my sis-in-law Julie and my nephews were out of town but otherwise the whole gang showed up. Loud and crazy family! It seems like now that the kids are older it is harder and harder to plan family get togethers with everyone's busy schedule.  We had good food and this year we thought we would shoot off our own fireworks since the kids love it so much. And I am happy to report the long injury was a bee sting for Eli-well I am not happy the bee stung him - but happy there were no firework accidents. 

Lucas has moves!

Noah got to go first.

And it's a ...smoke bomb! Thanks again Mom and Dad for letting us trash your driveway!

Eli with another smoke bomb!

I don't remember what these were called but the were cool- lite up and spun around.

I love fireworks.

Ummm no more throwing the smoke bombs down the street.

They love smoke bombs.

Oh look a plane- oh no that's not a plane.

Got love being Harry Potter.

Meeting of the minds.

Do not try this at home!

These would be much prettier at night.

Lucas loves the worms.

They are not fighting (like their older brothers) but trying to light the sparklers at multiple points.

Look it's wolverine!

Ohhhhh!

Awww!

Pretty!

And more smoke bombs! Can't have any fireworks left over! Hopefully you all had a fun and safe 4th! Enjoy your day!

Happy 13th Birthday Eli!

Yesterday we celebrated Eli becoming a teenager. *tear* They really do grow up too fast! Sadly Papa and Davids' clan # 2 ( aka Trevor, Ty and Colin - sorry Fred and Julie :/) were out if town. But we did out best to party on.

Eli didn't care what we ate so we went for Memorial Day fair of burgers and hot dogs, chips/dip, veggies and watermelon. However, the burgers went to fast to get a pic of them.

Eli definitely cared about the cake and decided on his favorite- the cookie cake!

Presents!! Gotta love money!

Cards sometimes hold the best presents!

Popcorn!?!?! Or not!

Thanks Nana and Papa! The pic doesn't do this marble justice. It is of the earth and one of the coolest marbles I have ever seen. As it turns, it looks as if the clouds are moving.

Cake! Cookie!

 

Make a wish!

 

Victoria really wanted to play outside and Lucas was nice enough to play with her. What a great cousin he is!

Youngest and oldest cousin.

Xbox- enough said!

I can't believe that I have two teenagers! Eli you make me so proud to be your mom each and every day! I love you!

Another Jayhawk in the family!!

Today my brother officially became a Jayhawk grad!!! He now has a bachelor's and doctorate in Pharmacology! He has work so hard and I am so proud! So we went to watch him walk down the Hill!

He is in that crowd somewhere. The school of pharmacy was the second school in the processional. 

There he is behind the red balloon! Way to go Fred!

It was a very long processional!!

Watch out Lucas is spraying sunscreen!

Cousin buddies!

Now Fred is way down there!

So proud of my Jayhawk brother!! Love you Fred! 

Picnic and Field Day!

Busy day today! Lucas has his all school picnic and field day. 

Lucas wanted new love the chicken bacon wrap. I don't know what he loves more the wrap or it's handy holder.

After lunch it was on to field day. Lucas doing the football toss. But with frisbees. Hmmm maybe we need to rename this event.

Long jump

High jump.

Not sure what this was named but it was kind of a mini dodge ball with bean bags.

Time to cool off with a sponge relay.

Lucas really liked cooling off.

And what is field day without tug of war. They did a grade by grade competition. Lucas's class won for 4th grade!! It was a great day not too hot and slightly overcast. Have a good day!

Final concert

Noah had his final band concert tonight. Eli was asked to play electric bass with band II and upright bass with orchestra II and with the full orchestra. Both boys did great! As a special treat the orchestra teacher had a few of the band members play to make a full orchestra. Noah was one of the clarinet players chosen. So proud of my musical boys! 

Awards

Noah and Eli had an awards ceremony tonight. Noah got a presidential scholarship award, and Eli got a scholarship award. Both are awards for a 3.5 GPA or higher. So proud of my boys!

Eli's Spring concert!

Eli had his spring concert tonight. Since I am having computer issues- I am going to try to keep up with my posts via my iPhone so I won't get to behind. I have pics from Easter and other activities that I would like to share but we will have to see how long it takes me to fix my computer issues. But with this busy week I am going to try to post as I go to keep up. Eli did a great job tonight! I was struck by how fast all my kids are growing up while watching Eli play the bass! I want to appreciate all of this before they are all grown up and gone! Have a great day!