we've been busy!
usually in the summer, i feel like we have hours upon hours of 'nothing to do' time.. this summer has been different! we have been on the go go go! this one has been busy with cheerleading camp, mucho sleepovers and babysitting...
these guys (my boys and their cousins) have had like 10 playdates in a row! my SIL was in town so they played all day/night long.. been busy with day camp and summer school. but now the cousins are done (wah) and this is the last week of summer school, before soccer camp and another church camp starts for cameron.
and this one has been busy-- trying to keep up with everyone above. :) she managed magnificently.. when they ran around the house with swords, so did she.. when they dressed up in costumes, so did she.. when they took off their shirts and ran in the sprinklers, so did she.. when they sang and performed at church, so did she... she is SUCH the little sister.. there's something that totally gets me about a little girl with older brothers to follow :)
my 10 day playdate with my SIL is now over too.. :( so i am catching up on assignments and editing. and in totally unrelated news.. this came to an end this weekend. i don't think i have ever followed a cartoon like this since i was 10. everyone in my family loves it -from elsie (2) to the boys and kira (13!) and chris and i.... i just can't believe it's over. i loooooooooove avatar. it's so good. i even saw batman last night.. that didn't come close to my appreciation for avatar :) i know, major dork :)
off to cook dinner.. which i've also had a major break from for a few weeks :)
always love to see your family photos, jamie.
you guys are having a busy summer, but it sounds like tons of fun!
i hope all is well!
:)
Posted by: melissa deakin | July 21, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Hope you all have a great rest of the summer :)!
Posted by: Shirley | July 21, 2008 at 06:11 PM
YES! Another female who loves Avatar as much as I do! My dh and I stayed home Sat night just to watch the last one. I'm so sad it's over but loved the ending!
Posted by: .shannonB. | July 21, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Oh we love Avatar in this house too! Here in Australia we're way behind and season three hasn't started yet. We always buy it from the US when the whole season is out anyway. Hopefully we don't have to wait too much longer!
Posted by: Yvette Adams | July 21, 2008 at 08:47 PM
We had so much fun! miss you all tons! Hugs to everyone!
Posted by: Rachael | July 21, 2008 at 09:05 PM
aaaaaaaaah, avatar series finale was AMAZING!
Posted by: chris | July 21, 2008 at 11:01 PM
you guys have so much fun!always looking forward to your new post.:)
Posted by: Stephanie Mah | July 21, 2008 at 11:18 PM
busy, busy!!
Kira look so beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Shannon Tidwell | July 22, 2008 at 06:12 AM
why are your kids so big?! i can't wait to see them in 3D aug 1. :)
Posted by: auts | July 22, 2008 at 07:27 AM
hi jamie! gaye here from manila, philippines.
i was really surprised to find out you're a fan of avatar too!! DH & I watched season 3 on dvd the whole day last saturday lol!
i love your photos! (fan of jacphoto too hehe) thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Gaye | July 22, 2008 at 07:38 AM
i thought i was going to break the avatar news to my boys (6 & 8) and have some tears to wipe. they proved me wrong by replying "yaaa mom they already had the last one" guess i am out of the avatar loop!
Posted by: kate | July 22, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Love the pictures. The boys all together with their playdates. Kira looks beautiful and "little" (man she sure grows fast) Elsie looks really cute and she's definitly up to something ;)
Bye Irene
Posted by: irene | July 22, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Jamie, I'm glad I'm not the only one! So many unresolved Avatar questions -- Is he really the last airbender? What about Zuko's mom? Where is Hawkie? Will the avatar chain be broken? hee hee!
AVATAR RULES!
Posted by: Lea | July 22, 2008 at 04:31 PM
kira looks so old!!!
and totally gorgeous!!!
Posted by: kelly | July 22, 2008 at 06:05 PM
*gasp* the first photo.. Kira, Goodness.. she's gorgeous!
Posted by: Sasha Farina | July 23, 2008 at 05:13 AM
Thank you. Playdates after playdates is what my life consists of. Do us moms even remember what dates are??!
You need a chain on that Kira, she is beautiful!
Posted by: Helen | July 23, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Hi Darlings
Sounds like you have been busy and having also having lots and lots of fun times. This summer looks like being one long party!!!!! The trip to Yosmite, Rookie coming down to play etc. Think of you all the time and wish I could come over for a chat and a cuppa tea. Hey guess what we are having another grandbaby!!!! Have you heard the news?????? Have lots to tell... methinks I will email. Aunty Jo is such a chatterbox. Luv and snugs to you all, Mexxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Aunty Jo | July 26, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Hi Darlings
Sounds like you have been busy and having also having lots and lots of fun times. This summer looks like being one long party!!!!! The trip to Yosmite, Rookie coming down to play etc. Think of you all the time and wish I could come over for a chat and a cuppa tea. Hey guess what we are having another grandbaby!!!! Have you heard the news?????? Have lots to tell... methinks I will email. Aunty Jo is such a chatterbox. Luv and snugs to you all, Mexxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Aunty Jo | July 26, 2008 at 05:30 PM
So i heard that they are going to have a continuation for avatar! MY family..HUGE avatar peeps...and my mom was online in an avatar chat room...(YES WE ARE ALL THIS CRAZY ABOUT AVATAR) and read that they are going to "explore" zuko's search for his mother. anyway..love your blog! I stalk you often!
xoxo
ronee
Posted by: ronee.malama | August 10, 2008 at 06:49 PM