Time to catch up!
First of all...He's just adorable. Nuff said.
The 4th
For Independence Day this year, since my folks were out of town, we had my sister and her husband over for dinner and then did fireworks with the kids. Earlier in the day, Dave took Cruise to the pool while Jett napped and I cooked. That was pretty much the extent of the festivities, but then again, that was enough for me.
Jett wasn't a huge fan of the fireworks. Since his super auditory sensitivities have increased, he's not one for fireworks, thunder storms, or windy days. Poor kiddo. But Cruise was all about the "fiberworks" and anything that went "boom". Such a pyro.
HOT HOT HOT
As usual, it's been hot! But the boys always seem to keep cool. It could be the fact that Cruise is constantly wetting a newly donned outfit every hour in the kiddie pool, it could be perhaps that they spend a good 8 hours of their day partially nude, but either way, they've been enjoying their summer.
The other day it was so hot outside and Cruise was really wanting to go to the big pool; but Daddy wasn't home. So I rigged up this lovely set-up with a waterslide and all. It wasn't as fancy as the big pool's slide, but it did the job and Cruise was willing to settle.
Jett has been slightly wary of playing in the pool due to Cruise's splashing, but lately Cruise has been coercing Jett into playing with him which is DYNAMITE! So exciting.
The Many Looks of Cruise
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| The Good |
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| The Bad |
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| and The Messy |
Dis not DAT
Well, Dave took the DAT again. After studying so hard and doing everything right, his test scores just didn't cut it for dental school applications. I'm sad mostly because being a dentist was the only thing he wanted to be. But God works in mysterious ways. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. So now we're back at the drawing board.
I'm so proud of Dave. Sometimes I find myself getting upset that despite all the work we do on a daily basis and the sacrifices we make and have made, we just can't seem to cut a break. But then I look at all we have and the many blessings God has given us, and then I realize that life isn't about "cutting a break" or choosing the easy way over patience and hard work. Life
is about work! And if there is no work, there are no lessons. No lessons, no growth. And if there is no growth, then why on earth are we here?
So far I see my life like a backpacking trip. I feel like I've been trekking for the past 5 years, experiencing many adventures, heartache, frustration, happiness, and complete joy. And I think despite the rocky times, I realize that it's all about those who are hiking along with me: my family. There is no one else I'd rather be "backpacking" with than with Dave and our two wonderful little boys.
So I guess what I'm saying is, despite life's disappointments and frustrations, as long as you have your family, everything is going to plan.
Field Trip
This morning, Cruise and I got to go to the Children's Discovery Garden at Thanksgiving Point with his Bridges class. I can't believe I've lived in Utah most of my life and didn't even know the place existed! It was absolutely awesome and Cruise gave me the sure sign of enjoying it: screaming and fighting me all the way back to the car.
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| "The weight room is THAT way." |
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| Entering a cave. |
"Reading"
I just had to record Cruise "reading" before bed. He has memorized most of his "David" books. Unfortunately Jett tore up the 3rd David book, so we didn't get to read that one. Here is Cruise reciting "No, David" and "David Goes to School":
