Splish Splash Cousin Nate's B-Day Bash!

We had a fun time this past weekend-- with the most fun be had at Cousin Nate's 5th Birthday!

Feeding frenzy at the snack table.

Shortly after snacking it up, everyone was running for the pool.

The girls had so much fun! Josie enjoyed driving this water car around the pool.

The Birthday Boy!

Happy 5th Birthday Nate!

Josie, Gabrielle, and Xavier goofing off while keeping cool.

 

Clara Rose enjoyed lots of quality time with her Nai Nai.

Before we new it, Uncle Bob showed all the kids how to really have fun in the pool!

Yeah! That's the way you do it!

Josie was quick to join in the jumping fun-- jumping onto her beloved noodle.

Cousin Ethan got really rambunctious with his jumps--

 twisting and twirling in the air.

Clara Rose thought everyone was too silly for words.

More shots of Ethan.

Sisterly love.

The Birthday Boy getting in on some of the jumping action.

Xavier doing a flip.

Josie-- starting to get caught up in the jumping excitement . . .

Houston, we have take off-- look at all that air between her and the pool!

Oh boy! Look at that little girl fly!

Notice there is NO noodle! One of the main reasons we are doing swim classes-- this kid is giving me a heart attack with her swimming stunts!

Keep in mine, she is but 3 1/2 years old.

Moving in for the close up-- can you see the big smile?

After mommy pulled her heart back into her chest-- it was time for cake. Boy, was I glad to haul little Josie Dong Dong in from the pool.

Notice Clara Rose, very content to be held by her Nai Nai.

Nate blowing out his candles while his little sis and cousins anxiously wait for their piece of yummie-ness.

Mmmmm! Yummy!

Nate devouring his yummy birthday cake.

Little Sis Emily made sure she got her fair share.

"HEY! Where is my piece of cake? That looks really Yummy!"

Uncle Steve and Xavier hanging out on the swing.

All the kids chowing down on cake.

Josie and Ethan 'helping' Nate with his presents.

Nate was very happy with all his loots-- his favorites were all cars.

Pure boy-- a very Cute one!

Clara Rose-- still hanging out with Nai Nai.

Random Summer Fun

I don't really have a lot of time to devote to blogging, so here are a few random pictures of what we've been up to.

Some bouncing fun at a good friend's summer party (Thanks Michelle!)

Checking out the kiddie roller coaster.

A quick favorite for Clara Rose!

More fun at the Spray Park.

Lots of action at the Family Fourth of July Clam Bake!

Clara Rose took control of filling the kiddie pool with water.

Her bigger sis and cousins couldn't wait to jump in and splash around.

Becky and cousin Emily cooling down.

Heating the rocks for the clam bake.

That is Wim on the left by the tree-- with a water hose-- regular size water hose.

Gabrielle and Abbie watching the fire from a safe distance.

All the male pyros keeping busy with the fire and yucking it up.

Josie, Clara Rose, and Nate taking some time from the pool to blow bubbles.

The day after the 4th-- playing at a beach.

Clara Rose catching waves.

Xavier, Bob, and cousin Emily playing in the sand.

Cousin Nate say, "CHEEEESE!"

Gabrielle and Wim-- relaxing with the surf.

Nate and Josie splashing in the water.

Josie jumping waves.

Clara Rose- running in and out of the surf.

July 6th, Clara Rose pins Josie flat!