Happy 8th Birthday, Tommy!!!

This was Tommy's celebration at the cabin. Ice cream cake is what the birthday boy ordered!

He also requested double cheeseburgers - that is one big burger!

We had a fun swim party more cousins at home. I love these two brothers. They really live and play well together.

Ready to sing happy birthday! This time he requested Pizookie.

My little boy is not looking so little any more. I love this kid!

One last celebration with all of the neighbors on his real birthday. These are the friends we play with practically every day. They're the best!
Happy Birthday, Tommy!!!

Staycation at the Arizona Grand

This was our first ever family "staycation". It was so awesome to visit such a great location just 20 minutes from home!

Let the relaxing begin!

The kids loved trying out all the water features!

They all did this slide at least 20 times. Tommy rocked it!

The lazy river is my happy place. So fun!

The wave pool is great too!

Body-surfing in the waves.

Enjoying some yummy nachos, fries and milkshakes out on the island.

The whole family agrees - this was a great staycation!!!

Stay Up as Late as You Can Night

This crazy family tradition began 5 years ago. We let the kids stay up as late as they can for one night per year. And we keep them busy with all sorts of fun activities.

5:45pm - Dinner at Habit Burger

6:45pm - Bowling

8:45pm - Scavenger Hunt at the book store

9:30pm - National Comedy Theater

11:30pm - Swimming

12:00am - Sparklers

12:20am - Light-up frisbee

1:00am - Denny's

1:30am - Crazy photo bomber

1:45am - Wii tournament
2:00am - Mom goes to bed
2:30am - Watch a movie
3:30am - Macy goes to bed

4:00am - Head outside for a walk down the street
4:30am - Tommy goes to bed

4:45am - Watching the sunrise with Daddy
5:00am - Learn how to play Black Jack
6:30am - Allie starts sleeping all around the house
Jack never went to sleep until the next night. Daddy got a 45-minute power nap later that day (and coffee!).

A fun start to our summer!!!