He fell asleep sucking on the swing clip. Lazy Sunday afternoon spent with friends. It was a lovely brunch, strong Sangria, and beautiful weather. We thoroughly enjoyed the slowness. Slowness can be so rare if you don't pay attention. 
They made this fence (the sticks) and poured lots of water into the sand. They worked a long time and were very happy together.
Grandpa bedtime stories are always fun. 
He had some serious work to do the last few days. He loads up his tool belt until he can barely walk!
Someone is very close to getting around! He can roll all directions, go from sitting to all fours and back to sitting, he can flop to his tummy and spin, AND he has started pulling up very slowly in his little garden/house. 
My friend stopped by to help me for 20 minutes while Logan was out of town and she is a kid whisperer. Elias was happy in her arms, and the big boys were sitting on the couch and laughing hysterically as she talked with them. 
First big boy bath for Elias and first brother bath in G&G's new bathroom!
The boys with Grandpa before Mass on Sunday. Philip gave Grandpa that tie for Father's Day is the story, I think.
He really loved the cake. We asked him multiple times if he really wanted pink frosting and he said yes every time. 
He got many thoughtful gifts both bought and hand made. 
It was a perfect day outside so we enjoyed lunch on the deck. 
Not impressed. I don't blame him. 
Sister Mary Helen teaches at our parish school and she loves children of all ages. She loves to tease Augustine (which for some reason he tolerates from her), she makes Lewis giggle, and she loves to cuddle Elias (who likes her a lot). I love that my kids know sisters are every day, lovely people!
Sr. Loretta on the left was Logan's teacher in grade school and has been teaching for 53ish years! It was fun to see her too. 
