Island Park 2009

For the Clayson Family Reunion, we always take a weekend trip to Chad's Grandparents cabin in Island Park. As always there is a ton of food - I mean a ton, lots of fun, and water skiing for everyone. It was so much fun this year because Claire got very brave, and got in the water quite a bit. Owen wanted to be brave, but just managed to get close to the water. He did let me take him on the tube, but we had to go very slow. Grant loves being outside, so he just sat in his chair and watched everyone play. We did have a little problem with bats flying over our head at night, but luckily most of us were asleep so we didn't know until the morning. We all went home tired, and ready for a good nights rest. Chad had a little accident with a water ski and well, the picture speaks for itself. We can't wait till next year!

Our Homemade Waterslide

One day Claire asked if she could go swimming, so as I went outside to set up the pool, she had a "great idea." That is seriously what she called it! She decided that we should lift up the bottom of the slide, and put the slide in the pool, that way they could have a water slide. I was so happy that I bought the pool I did at the time, because it actually worked. The kids had so much fun with their water slide, and the next day invited the neighbors over for a turn. It is now our favorite summer activity, and keeps the busy for hours.
Grant watching all the action, wondering how long it will be until he can have a turn.
Claire, the brains behind the operation, showing off her creation.
Owen going for the plunge - he usually doesn't like to get wet, but he loved going down the slide.

Two Peas in a Pod

Owen loves, loves loves, to dress like Grant. I never thought I would like my kids to dress alike because I remember how much I hated it growing up, but it is so much fun (and easier to find them at the park!). On this day Owen actually got dressed, then when he saw what Grant had on, he went in his room and changed. He thinks it is pretty great looking like his brother. They have so much fun together, and I hope one day they really are two peas in a pod!

All By Myself!!

Owen loves that he is so independent now, and so do I!! I never had a problem with Claire putting her clothes on backwards, she was very meticulous about the tag being on the back, but Owen is always in such a hurry that he just doesn't care. After he goes to the bathroom his shirt is always tucked in, his underwear are hanging out, and his pants are on backwards. On this day, he got his underwear backwards, and inside out, and his pants were backwards. It was so funny, but he was so proud of himself.

Sorry Fella

Seriously, kids say the funniest things. We spent all last week with my parents, and the kids had a blast, but they were always very concerned where I was. I think they thought I would leave them or something. One day I was in the bathroom, with the door shut, but not locked (seriously are there any moms that actually lock the bathroom when they are by themselves? There have been many times when my children have to bring me toilet paper, or I have to open the door to stop a fight). So, I hear Owen yelling for me. He comes, opens the bathroom door, and say, "Oh, Sorry Fella." Seriously one of the funniest things I have ever heard him say. Then he proceeds to close the door and say, "Mom is that you?" Like he didn't notice me before. So, next time you walk in on a mom in the bathroom just tell them, "sorry Fella," it will make their day!

Ball Pit Fun!!

My neighbor Kristine called me one Saturday and asked if we would like a ball pit. I thought it would be a lot of fun to have around, but I was wrong. There were balls all over my house, and the thing took up so much room. Before I sent it off to DI, the kids did have a little bit of fun in it.

10 Months Old

Grant is 10 months old, and so much fun. He loves to talk, but of course it is very loud, and usually during something he should be quiet for. He still has no desire to crawl, walk, or basically move besides his arms, but I always know where he will be! He absolutely loves Baby Einstein, Baby McDonald. It will calm him down every time. He has 4.5 teeth - 4 that have come in, and 2 that are almost there. His favorite toy has to be anything that makes lots of noise, and he still loves, loves, loves to jump. And even though people think I'm crazy, I swear that he says "hi." I probably am crazy!!