Almost Heaven...family reunion 2012

The McArthurs know how to celebrate family style and we had a heavenly time together.  There were many celebrations and fun events.

First we started out the week planning all the things we wanted to do.

Aunt Kimmie gave my boys books she wrote about their adventures together.  Super cute and a great keepsake of this time in their life.

A calendar was made.

Shooting at the old quarry.

Bike riding.

Games.

Playgrounds.

Walks in the woods.

Tree climbing.

Blackwater Falls.

Rock climbing.

Eating at Siriani's.

Family photos at Lindy Point (a.k.a. McArthur Rock)

Doug about gave me a heart attack when he climbed up on this one with massive drop offs on every side.

Songs were sung.

Celebrated Mom and Dad McArthur's retirement.

Sleeptime.

Throwing rocks in the creek.

Fishing.

Rock scuptures.

Catching creepy crawlies.

Wildflowers and butterflies.

Rock face painting.

Dancing at Augusta Festival.

Scottie's for breakfast.

Swimming in the river.

Jax really got into the face painting this time.

India style celebration.

Family performances.

Baby blessing.

High five for this 5 year old!

5. You're the best giggler around...especially right before bedtime.
4. You're favorite playmate is still Jaxon
3. You're latest obsession is Pokemon.
2. You're favorite song is Nashville Tribute Bands' "Work".
1. You're daddy's little boy unless it's bedtime and you want a story and a back scratch from mama.

 Your friends knew what to get you as the pokemon cards and characters were a hit.

 You wanted ring pops instead of a birthday cake.

Daddy filled 300 water balloons for your wet-n-wild birthday celebration. They were gone in about 5 minutes.  Daddy also created a slippin' slide in which he thoroughly enjoyed with you.



And here's you're cuteness. (if you want to see all the pictures go to http://candidlycreativephotography.blogspot.com/2012/06/high-five-for-this-five-year-old.html

Summer school

So the boys and I sat down to create our summer schedule.  It looked like this:

Breakfast
Morning Work (normal house work)
Learning Time
Playtime/activity
Lunch
Naptime/Quiet Time
Afternoon Work (to earn $)
Playtime with neighbor friends
Dinner
Bathtime
Storytime
Bedtime

Our first day we discussed oceans, read a book about an octopus drawing on a whale, drew ocean creatures and painted it.  Colt joined is by wearing his life jacket...lol...he cracks me up.

 Ok seriously, what 6 year old draws like this?  I'm constantly in amazement with the talent of this kid:

 Ahhh, now this is more like it...way to go Talon!