Summer Is Here!

We are finally having warm, sunny days on a consistent basis.  That means that the boys get to play outside and smell like sweaty boys.

Ryker likes it because he gets to play in Chayo's fountain.

They play pretty hard, but that means they have to rest hard, too.

Meanwhile, Jensley is still being an almost perfect baby.

Look at her!  Isn't she perfect?

Ryker keeps asking if he can turn on the sprinklers.  He loves running through them, and Rissa is a good enough sport to do it with him.

Rock joins in the fun, too.  But only with the proper attire.

Dad took me up for a ride in Papa Romeo on a perfect day.  It was pretty sweet!

Ryker and Rock switch off sitting in the back car seat.  When Ryker gets his turn he kicks his feet up and enjoys the ride.

Rock has been training for running races (mostly the Saul run) with me in the mornings.  One day he went running outside and needed water and a headband.  He was pretty sweaty.

Dad picked up the boys some swimming goggles.  They pretty much love them more than me.

Speaking of loving things:

Good Morning!

Jensley is usually pretty happy but now she's getting old enough to show it.

 These were genuine smiles and not gas or poop (trust me, I checked).

 Rock noticed the picture taking, so he came to join in.

 She sure is a little cutie!

 After the show she was pretty wiped out, so she took a nap.

Internet At the House Means Catch Up!!

I finally unloaded the camera's pictures and uploaded them using our awesomely fast internet.  I forgot about most of these pictures, like Rock's massively oversized helmet.

 The boys really love their bomber's jackets.  Chicks at the local VFW love them, too.

 I finally learned where women learn to worry about fitting into dresses:  DeA stressed out all month over whether or not Jens would fit in her dress.  She fit and Ryker almost did too.

 She looked like a little doll, just like her mommy.

 Look how cute she is!

 Rock especially loved her headband.

  Our little darling.

 Yup, I warned you that there were tons of pics on there.

 The boys are still loving their big yard.  Ryker especially loves running around bottomless.

 They put on a good show for Mama Zista and showed her all the parts of the lawn.

 Ryker showed her how he can spill water everywhere.

 "He he he, water..."

 He loves his dress clothes.  He also said that he wants to be a 'white worker' like Daddy (forgetting the word collar).

 Mama Zista and Papa Dave went for a ride in the helicopter.  Rock did his part by marking the landing spot.

 Of course the boys wore their bomber's jackets to fly.  That's what they have them for.

 I have been looking for little kid's aviator shades, but so far haven't had any luck.

 Look at this picture while humming the MASH theme in your head...poetic.

 Papa Romeo always puts on a good show.

 Jens spent the hole time sleeping in her seat.  I love how much she sleeps.

 A couple of girls didn't go up in the chopper, so they guarded Jensley and Bubbles.

 Ryker rode between Rock and Mama Zista.  The constant white noise, the warm air and the comfy spaces overcame the little guy and he crashed...hard.

 Even Papa Dave couldn't wake him.

 Lil' Rock is always awake and alert during a helicopter ride.

 Rock really loves just staring out the window and checking out the pretty scenery. 

 It was a perfect day for flying.

 We have a bajillion pics of Jensley.  I tried to eliminate the ones that looked exactly the same.

 Her dark hair is starting to fall out.  I am betting that it is lighter when it comes back in.

Office Visitors and House Visitors!

The boys love visiting me at my office, and I love having them come.  The other day they bought some 'Chinese' food at Safeway and we had a picnic.  Ryker borrowed my sandwich and then tried to shake it to death.

 Then he licked it back to life.  Yummy.

 Then, just like my staff, they put themselves to work.

 We blessed Jensley in church last Sunday (pics are on the camera and we should finally have internet at home soon...) and were blessed with visits by KC! and Mama Zista and Papa Dave (not pictured: Mama Zista and Papa Dave, they are on the camera)! 

 For a birthday present Dave took me golfing up to Bear Mountain Ranch.  The staff seemed a little mean and bitey this year.

 It was windy but otherwise a beautiful day.  Thanks Dave!

 Because I love her I bought DeA a SNES and Super Mario World.  Rock wasn't sure about this 'retro' and 'vintage' stuff.

 Ryker got the hang of it pretty quick.

  They seem to enjoy it, but hopefully DeA will have time to play it soon.

 We had the ebola virus (maybe it was, maybe it wasn't.  You don't know so you can't say I am wrong...) run through our house.  That led to Rock taking a nap from 1 until 8 pm.  He wasn't feeling well.

 Jensley seemed to avoid the virus (thank goodness) and stayed adorable as ever.

 She is now smiling and cooing and rolling from her back to her stomach.

 The boys were playing in the yard when I asked Rock to smile.  This is what he did:

  Ryker will at least smile like a normal person.  Thanks Gyker!