The Long Awaited Soccer Camp

This week, Camden had his long awaited soccer camp. Soccer camp one of the things he really wanted to do, and since it was towards the end of summer, he had to wait awhile. Fortunately, it was indoors so he didn't sweat to death outside. He had a great time doing drills and playing scrimmages. It has been fun being able to watch him grow in the sport he loves!

My Little Fish

We had Casen take swimming lessons again this year from the YMCA. While he appeared pretty comfortable in the water prior to his lessons, we felt like he really needed to learn a stroke or two and just have some structured classes. He enjoyed every minute of his swimming lessons and did a great job swimming to the bottom of the pool to retrieve toys, jumping off the side of the pool, learning how to float on his back and learning the crawl. I tell you he has no fear and did an awesome job. It is amazing the difference between last years swim lessons (when he cried and had to have his daddy in the water with him for the first half of the swim lessons) and this year. I am so glad I have two boys who love the water!

 

Lots of Big Boy Teeth

It was time for the boys dentist appointment and they both were thrilled to go! I absolutely love that they enjoy going to the dentist. 

This was an extra special visit for Camden because this time he got to have 'cookie' x-rays. We got to see all the big boy teeth he has coming in

In the small picture on top left you can see
his two big top front teeth coming in. In the big picture
on bottom you can see the teeth coming in on each side
of his permanent teeth.

The Boys Annual trip to Grandma and Grandpa Key's

It was once again time for the boy's annual trip to my parents. They like to go during the Fourth of July due to all the fun activities my parents have where they live that are geared towards the kids. The boys were so excited because this time Braden would be there part of the time. My sister and her husband went on a vacation and Braden stayed with us (Mason was at church camp) so when we dropped the boys off with my parents on Friday, Braden got to go too.

On the road to meet Grandma and Grandpa in Luling

As they do every year, my parents participated in the annual Fourth of July Parade they have. Mom always buys the boys a Fourth of July shirt so they will be ready for the festivities. They decorate the golf cart and parade around the resort.

After the parade, there were all sorts of games and activities for the kids. The boys seemed to have fun! 

Camden and Braden in the sack race

Enjoying popsicles post race

Getting ready for the Fireworks

The boys had fun fishing, swimming every day, learning to play pickle ball and just spending time outside! We missed them and were really excited to see them when we got there on Wednesday.

Playing pickle ball

On Thursday Mom, Shane and I took the boys to the riverwalk in Kerrville. It is a beautiful 4 or 5 mile walkway they have that runs along the Guadalupe river. There was fun wild life to see and at one end of it there was a splash pad that the boys played in for awhile.

And of course while we are in Kerrville, I always love to spend time with my Grandma. Due to her dementia, she does not get out much because it really seems to leaver her very confused, however she still loves to come out to my parents place since she can just be outside and enjoy all the flowers and scenery. Since I have found that I see a lot of the 'old' her when we play cards, I pulled out the cards so we could play some gin rummy. We had a great time laughing and enjoying one another and we even taught Camden how to play! I love that my Grandma is still with us at the age of 98 and hope my boys will remember her and have fond memories of her.

Grandma plotting to beat me in cards

Camden and Grandma Key
I didn't get a picture of Casen and Grandma
because he was napping the majority of her visit

My mom had mentioned that she was really surprised that Camden never asked to drive the golf cart like Mason and Braden always did when they visit. He didn't realize it was an option for him I guess. So before dinner on Thursday, I asked him if he wanted to go drive it. Well of course he did! I was proud of how cautious he was and he did a really great job! He drove me all around the park - enjoying every minute of it. 

Upon our return, Casen was of course singing to some of his favorite songs. He has really been into singing and dancing lately. So we put on some music and had him teach Grandpa how to do the Cha Cha Slide.

The boys had been fishing with Grandpa prior to our arrival, and Casen had caught several fish, however Grandpa never took a picture because it was just he and the boys and he was in charge of baiting the hook, casting and removing the fish. (Makes you wonder who was really fishing. . . ) So we went fishing so I could get a picture of Casen with a fish, since prior to this year he was petrified to catch one.

Headed to go fishing

Casen reeling in his fish

As they do every year, the boys had a great time! Shane and I enjoyed our few days there as well. Honestly, I would have loved to have been there the whole week with the boys since I love it there, however I know the boys enjoy being alone with Grandma and Grandpa and they should have that time with them. Also, they are creating wonderful memories with them that I know my boys will treasure their whole lives.

Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa Key for a great time!