Project Life July 16-31

Welcome back to our Project Life!! The end of July... we are closer to Christmas than we are far away :) 

School is starting in less than 2 weeks! I'm not ready to have a 3rd grader. Whew.

Here's the rest of July!!

July 16 - Martha's Vineyard... no matter where in New England we were, Bennett was trying to get a baseball game going. The boys loved playing a little 1 on 1 game each day. The wiffle bat and ball were perfect. I think that Brad even won once :)

 July 17 - Back to the main land via ferry. We drove up to New Hampshire today.

July 18 - We drove up to Bar Harbour, Maine today. This is the view of the hotel and the Gulf of Maine from our hotel room. Ahhh.

 July 19 - Whale watching. We found 4 humpback whales - this pair was a mom and her baby :) 

 July 19 - picture #2 Here are my boys on the way back to the shore. Can you believe that it dropped from 90 degrees to 40 degrees? Loved it!

July 20 - Brad and Bennett went kayaking in the Gulf of Maine during low tide. I walked out on the sand bar and got a good view of their adventure. (and for the record, I couldn't go - only pairs could go :)

 July 20 - picture #2 After the boys kayaking adventure we went into Acadia National Park. Bennett LOVED climbing. It was truly amazing up there... look at that view!

 July 21 - Time to go home! We got to Bangor a couple of hours before our flight and we saw a sign for the Children's Museum. It was great! Here are the boys on a scooter. We had a hard time getting Brad off of this one :)

 July 22 - I can't believe that Brad kept his hair growing this long! As soon as we got home, he was determined to get it shaved off. He's bald again! He hasn't gotten any 'where-has-your-hair-gone??' comments. He got 'I-didn't-know-you-could-grow-hair' comments for months and months! I think he's the handsomest no matter what :)

 July 23 - Working on laundry! Being gone for 10 days and having a live-in house sitter lead to ALOT of laundry! I have to admit, I got a huge satisfaction out of getting this big chore done! (And for the record, it is all put away!)

 July 24 - Bennett had his friend over and they made some wonderful lego creations. They want to send these in to the lego magazine :)

 July 25 - Bennett's trip to the dentist! No cavities and 'the teeth of a 9 or 10 year old' :) The hygienist could not believe how good Bennett's manner were. 

 July 26 - Seeing this picture right after the dentist report is funny :)  We ended our day with a shaved ice. Yum.

 July 27 - Rain! Lots of it.

July 28 - Bennett really enjoyed having Parker over. They played a little of everything. Here they are light-saber-dueling. I still don't like that mask that Parker has on. It really freaks me out!

July 29 - Bennett's last day of swim camp. He LOVES swim camp at Mrs. Gina's. He learned all the stokes as well as diving and safety. During the performance, he showcased the back stroke, diving ring retrieval, and belly flop :) He slept GREAT every night!

July 30 - We celebrated Gavin's birthday at his party! So fun!

July 31 - We really love playing tiny zoo. Right now, in fact, our zoo is under construction and we are breeding some penguins :) 

Our July was great - hope yours was too!

Project Life July 1-15

 July 1 - We spent the morning bowling with our friends the Burnetts. We had a great time  and even had a few strikes and spares (thanks to the bumpers :)

 July 2 - We had our friends the McCrackens over for family game night!! Pizza, homemade ice cream and peach cobbler, and wonderful friends... what more could we ask for?? 

I'm pretty sure the girls won, by the way!

 July 3 - Lunch at Shane's after church. YUM!

 July 4 - We started our celebration with a little swim at Gigi and Bubba's. It started raining at lunch time, so we were glad that we got there early!

 Pic #2 - Bennett and I made this special flag cake... It tasted SO good!

 July 5- The boys playing CARS.

 July  6 -Bennett was my special helper when I took pictures this morning... and he even let me take a few of him (and it only cost me a snack at the local store :)

Isn't he handsome???

 July 8 - Dinner at Pablo's. This picture cracks me up - the flash is so bright on my camera! It makes Brad sleeping and Bennett wide-eyed :)

 July 7 - Bennett created this wonderful lego creation. We photographed it and sent it in to the Lego magazine. Fingers crossed that they'll publish it!

July 8 - no picture. You know that bothers me.

 July 9 - Cousins. love.

July 10 - no picture. Double bother. I was packing for our trip. That's my excuse...

 July 11 - First cab ride! Boston.

 July 12 - Fenway park!! The green monster. Man, it was hot. But it was fabulous!

 July 13- We had a wonderful tour on the USS Constitution. 

 July 14 - First ferry ride. On our way to Martha's Vineyard. It was so windy! Also, so fun!

July 15 - On the yard at the Winnetu. Our photographer did a great job, don't you think?

I promise to have more in depth details about our trip! We had a great time touring New England... Stay tuned!!

2010 review

Click here to view this photo book larger

One of my favorite projects to make at Shutterfly is a Year-in-Review book... because I use Shutterfly for all of my photo printing, it is always super simple to make a year-end book (even if I don't get around to making it until the next year is half way over!! :)  What do you think??

Project Life June 22- 30

2011 is half way over... that means I've successfully (for the most part!) taken pictures for 6 months! I've been working on my Project Life book - getting the pictures into place, as well as the little goodies that I've kept along the way. I'm going to LOVE having this!! I'll post pictures as soon as I get it a little more put together :)

Summertime is in full swing here... we're filling our days with time together. Some days are filled with camp activities while others find us lounging in our pajamas until Brad calls and says he's on his way home (for some reason, at that point, we get busy and get dressed :) Bennett is reading a bunch (in an effort to earn more television time); we've cleaning the playroom (which reminds me that I meant to have a picture of that for last week!) and the garage; the laundry is caught up; the house is generally clean. What more can we hope for? :)

Here are the pictures for the last 2 weeks...

Wednesday, June 22 - Nothing like a nice bath after a busy day at baseball camp! 

Thursday, June 23 - Bennett had a blast at baseball camp. He's TOTALLY into baseball and I'm loving it too :) You might even catch us watching a little MLB on TV sometimes :)

Brad and I also enjoyed our morning together getting haircuts (no pics, though).

 Friday, June 24 - We spent the morning cleaning out the playroom and we did GREAT! Bennett even chose a few Star Wars ships to sell at the consignment sale! Wow!

We took this picture of a rainbow on the way home from small group on Friday night - it's always a treat to see a rainbow.

Saturday, June 24 - CARS 2!! We had a great time at the movies with Nana!

Sunday, June 26 - Another rainy day. We've had a lot of rain recently and some of the storms have been really strong. I love a good thunderstorm :)

 Monday, June 27 -Bennett has been loving his baseball lessons with Coach Robby.

 Tuesday, June 28 - Bennett learned how to blow a bubble!! And he did it while waiting to see the pediatrician for a check-up :) His check-up was great too! He is 57 inches tall and 89 pounds. Tall and perfect! He wasn't happy about having to have his finger pricked, but he held it together and didn't cry. So brave...

 Wednesday, June 29 - After a nice water gun fight, the boys did a few push ups :)

 Thursday, June 30 - Bennett had been asking to go to McWane for a couple of weeks, and today was the day! We explored every inch, including the new zip line. 

June 30 - picture #2 - He's in a bubble!!

I hope you've had a great June! I can't believe that July is here! This week I'm feeling very thankful for the time we get to spend together as a family... thankful that we like to be together :)

Project Life June 1-21

Well, June is here! Today is the first day of summer, although it has been feeling like summer here for 2 months :)  We are making the most of our time out of school... movies, friends, camps, VBS, family. You name it, we are enjoying it!

 June 1- I know, we are a little behind the times, but we have officially discovered redbox DVD rentals. Love it! $1 per night!! Anyway, I thought it was so funny the way that Bennett was letting the curtain rest on his head! He cracks me up :)

 June 2 - Mooma and Poopa came over for dinner and a friendly game of Life. Bennett and I made 'dirt cake'. YUM! Oh, and who says you can't sue your mother-in-law in Life? ;)

June 3 - Bennett's people that he created for Bible School. I am always amazed at his creativity and attention to detail. He's created 4 of these little guys - 2 baseball and 2 basketball players (Florida and Boston teams). He really doesn't want any help when he's creating, except if he needs a little help cutting something out or coloring big sections. Sometimes I'd like to help more than he lets me ;)

June 3 - Picture #2...Bennett's last day of soccer camp. He has loved it! I can't imagine loving anything that makes me sweat that much, but he doesn't mind one bit! His cool spray bottle fan helped cool him off.

June 3 - Picture #3... Bennett in the line to apply for his passport. Can you tell how excited he is??

 June 4 - Water gun fight!!

 June 5 - Our first swim in Gigi and Bubba's pool for 2011. Fun!

June 6 - The first day of VBS!! I was lucky to find Bennett when he was down in the craft area :) He told everyone 'Don't worry. That's just my mom. She takes pictures. All. The. Time.' Ha!

June 6 - Pic #2...Bennett tried a beat biscuit that I ordered for bookclub. He had them before when he was a baby, but he didn't remember. He likes them!! Must be that Rader blood running strong! :)

 June 6 - Pic #3... this text to Brad (sent by Bennett) cracked me up. 

 June 7 - Jesus makes a difference everyday!

 June 7 pic #2... Opening aseembly at VBS. Organized chaos. Loved by all ;)

 June 8 - F-O-R-G-I-V-E-N beads for crafts. 

 June 8 pic #2 See Bennett's people up on the board? The kids brought in over $1700 for Sozo. Awesome!!

 June 9 - The last day of VBS... this box represents all of the crafts from the week. I loved every minute!

 June 10 - I love the necklace Bennett made. It is hanging in my car. I'm glad to remember that I'm forgiven...

 June 11 - We're babysitting!!! Cousin love...

June 12 - Sadie. She doesn't get much blog time. She's often defiant and really hard to photograph :) She got groomed a couple of weeks ago and looks so pretty.

June 13 - Cousins again. Bennett can't wait until Evie starts playing with him! She sure does like looking at him :)

 June 14 - These blocks have seen a lot of play time... They were mine when I was little and now that have transitioned into Star Wars fort makers...

 June 15 - Happy Birthday Poopa! After a wonderful dinner, the boys enjoyed a quick frisbee game outside.

 June 16 - We went to the $1 movie (How to Train Your Dragon). Bennett said 'Please don't take another picture' so this one will have to do. While snuggling at the movie, I realized why I love seeing movies with my boy so much. It's just me and him. No computers. No phones. Just time side by side. Love it.

 June 17 - I can't get the 'June 17' overlay to work on this pic! While Brad was at work, Bennett and I organized his dresser for him. Bennett prepared the 'road signs' for him. Again, his creativity rocks!

 June 17- pic #2... Bennett made this great little lego creation to display his new figures. one quadrant for each person.

June 19 - Happy Father's Day!!

 June 19 - I got to ride in Dad's new car... niiiccceeee :)

 June 20 - Dualing computers. ipad vs. macbook. 

June 21 - While Bennett is at camp, I picked up treats for Sunday School Bible verse learners. I hope they all learn their verse: 'Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we can not see.' Hebrews 11:1. 

I know it :)