August II

Scott has more of an opinion on everything lately and has days where he wants to pick his own clothes. Today was a blue day--shirt, shorts, socks, shoes and later my blue bow headband.

He's also starting to get pickier with food, but still does well overall. Karen thinks kale eaters are weird, so I took this picture for her. Both boys love kale chips.

Lady Lou on an afternoon drive. The kids have been spending a lot of time in the backyard.

Some mornings Scott gets up when Linc and Lou come, so he naps in the afternoon. I prefer him to sleep longer at night instead because he's whiny before his nap and crazy hyper afterward.

Having dinner at our ward pool party.

Jonah preferred to eat his shoe.

John was at the neighborhood cleanup the morning of the stake 5k, so I took the boys with me. They ended up being awful--Jonah was tired and whining and Scott was afraid of the rollerbladers on the trail and cried whenever they passed us--so we only made it about halfway. 

Jonah fell asleep on the drive home, so Scott and I did the logical thing and stopped for donut holes. It was his first time trying them and he's a big fan.

Jonah's eye shadow look, courtesy of his fall against the play kitchen.

Lincoln earned tv time one day and I let the kids watch Cars. They were all so happy for a few peaceful minutes. The big boys wouldn't look away from the show.

While Wendy was in town, we took the boys to their first drive-in.

Amanda came, too and we all had dollar nachos while we waited for the show to start.

We thought Scott would love it and Jonah would sleep, but neither did. They were good for a while, but became restless. I think the movie was more mature and too long for them.

We did get to use our tailgate seating in the van, though, which was cool. 

Jonah found John's old gamecube remote and knew exactly what to do with it. I don't think he's even seen it used before, so it must be instinctual. 

Wendy and I took all the kids to Emma Prusch Farm Park. Jonah loved walking around. I love how long his shorts are on his short, chunky legs.

Scott was much braver with the animals in Linc's shadow.

Little piggy.

Little diva.

Taking turns on the tractors.

Taking his shoes and hat off much faster than I can put them back on.

Occasionally when he doesn't think we're looking, Scott opens all the dresser drawers, then closes them as fast as he can. It reminds me of the Sixth Sense when I walk in with them all open.

And those were the rest of our shenanagins from the month.