Another week of summer gone by.  Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my cousin Stacey's death and ironically, the due date of her little sister Jana's baby.  She's still holding that baby girl in though or maybe it's that baby girl is being stubborn and has decided she wants to stay in there for awhile longer.  I feel for her though, Trae was 8 days late!  Anyway, it's sad to reflect on all that Stacey has missed sharing with her family this year, but I just have to believe that she has been watching all of it and guiding her family as best she could.  I still watch for her at family functions; waiting for her to burst through the door with a huge smile on her face, dragging along her little ones and husband.  She left us all with so many memories and I'm so thankful for that.  Miss you still Stacey! 
The boys have wasted a few days in front of the tv; playing video games or just plain old vegging.  I'm afraid I'm not a good motivator this summer.  They have been getting in our little pool almost every day, so at least they are getting some exercise and fresh air.  Mason's locks are turning the summer blond, so I must be getting them out just enough.
I have had a few great days and was able to finally get my house in decent condition and clean my carpets, but sadly, it was short lived.  I guess if I can keep up with at least the dishes and laundry then, eh, everything else will have to wait.  There's always the next time I'm feeling better to get things back into shape.  I just hate wasting those days on cleaning when there are so many other fun things to do.  Oh well, this too shall pass.  I should just be thankful that I have the good days mixed with the bad after my pregnancies with the boys, which were filled with sick, after sick, after sick days.

Hope everyone had a great 4th weekend!  We stuck with tradition and went to the Murray parade.  It was perfect weather for a parade this year, not too hot, not too cold.  Baby Isaac slept through the entire thing!  The boys stocked up on candy, but I'm sure it's all been eaten by now. 
After the parade, we headed down to the park for the little fair that they hold to let the boys play a few games.  Trae and Jamison did a tug of war and it was hilarious!  Spry little Jamison won with the most points that round, but Trae came back to defeat him in the 2nd.  Trae realized that if he pulled the rope all the way to his side that Jamison would be stuck against the center divide and not be able to move anywhere.  Little stinker. 
That night Brett and Cynthia took Trae and Jamison to the rodeo.  Sounds like they had a lot of fun.  Mason and Grandpa got a box of fireworks and worked on setting those off for their own little entertainment. 
Oh and did I mention we went to Leatherby's??  My most favorite ice cream place on earth.  Yum!  I'm so thankful my family put up with us for 3 days because it would have been a long week with Jamie gone otherwise.  I'm afraid I have hardly any pictures this week, but looks like the boys took a few that I'll post.  I'm either sick or I'm just so drained that lifting my arms is strenuous. 

Baby Isaac tuckered out from tummy time

Not sure what Trae is doing...

Typical Jamison look...

Mom and Dad surprised by Mason.  Can you tell we are all worn out??

Mason playing on the elliptical

Baby's ultrasound from 6/29/10 
Baby was moving around a ton!  It's so strange to watch their little arms and legs moving around and not being able to feel all that movement going on in there.  Baby is growing well, even said a little big.  He checked for the sex, but didn't dare say.  We'll be able to tell at our next appt.  Keep thinking pink!