Summer of Puff

"Now Dragons Live Forever, but Not So, Little Boys. And Paper Wings and Shiny Things Give Way to Other Toys." My dad and family visited for two weeks this summer, and they love the song "Puff the Magic Dragon". I had never listened too closely until now, but this line of the song just really stuck with me lately. Every time I feel stressed and want to wish away this phase of our life (which is way too often!), I have to remind myself of how soon it will all be over. It's a terrible thought but helps me to live in the moment a little more and appreciate all the ridiculous, frustrating, and adorable stuff my little monsters do every day! Between the move and trying to deal with Will's weight/allergies, it has been a crazy summer for sure. But they sure are funny, and my favorite part right now is how totally obsessed they all are with each other. They all want to be wrestling/hugging/kissing/sitting on top of one another at all times. Poor Charlie is lucky he's still in one piece. Here's a few pics from the summer, since I haven't posted in over 3 months!

I put on Super Why and left Will on one couch, James on another, and Charlie on the floor.

Came back moments later to find them like this.

Wrestling- Yes, Charlie participates

Will at the Children's Museum "Rock Stars, Cars, and Guitars" exhibit

With Aunt Lauren (age 12) at the Children's Museum


Chillin' with Uncle Alec (age 14)

Will watching Super Why and looking particularly tiny

James, still hockey-obsessed, attempting to ice skate for the first time

Playing Sea Doo/Motorcyle on Daddy

Just Cuteness

More Wrestling

At the Playground, you know...

Play-ground... (Said with a Kris Kross beat)

Charlie and his girlfriend Ryan Meek (one day younger) on the Fourth

July 4th

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