Shep's First Trip to the Lake

The weekend before Labor Day, we decided to get brave and pack up the whole fam for the weekend and go to Limlodge. It was a LOT of work, but the boys had a ball, which is what it's all about, right?? William tried so hard to get a good picture of the boys and me, and to say his attempts failed is a huge understatement. In the end, I think this picture is what's normal....William being obnoxious, Charlie laughing (or screaming), Shep looking on in horror of the family I brought him into, and me looking like something the cat drug in....no makeup, hair in a ponytail (or somewhat of one), and a smell that fortunately can't be portrayed in a picture.

William recently learned his alphabet and as a reward, he got this super cool Bumblebee car that he's in LOVE with. (Bumblebee is a transformer for those of you not in the boy world). He is totally obsessed and those toys drive me INSANE. But, it's what he loves, and I guess his happiness is more important than my sanity.

Charlie hamming it up. He loves hats, shoes, rolls of tape (who knew?), and his passy and blankies. He throws fits at least once a day regarding any one or all of the above.

This picture cracks me up. Short bus, here I come!

Much cuter, Charlie...

Straight off the set of the movie Grease.

Okay, so little William finally started jumping off the dock by himself, and I had to get a picture. So cute, mid-air, really capturing the action. But, what's even better about this photo is the look on Daddy Wm's face. If you have to blow it up on your computer, please do, because it is hilarious. I about wet my pants when I first saw it.

Oh, this face can be so deceiving...

I took out the camera yesterday to try to take some pics of Shep. Charlie immediately walked up to me, showing me he's learned to smile on cue. :) This child may give me a lot of grief, but he is pretty darn funny. Thank God I have a sense of humor or I'd be committed by now.