July's House Happenings

 Fun July Happenings around the house.

Dad and Jamis built a perfect movie watching fort while mom went out for Girls night (just have to include that they watched the manly show of SLEEPING BEAUTY in their fort  lol ).

 

 Jamis's first attempt at writing his whole name by himself.  I think he was just a little bit proud of himself!!!

 Fun Mommy Jamis time while Jax napped. 

 Free the objects from the iceberg!!!

 

One science project we did was a huge hit.  Its amazing what a little corn starch and water can create.

 Ice tray lunch

 

And this is what the majority of my day looks like....

South Dakota 2012

 The Ball Family Reunion was held at Mom and Dad's this year.  Devan was unable to get the time off so the boys and I made the 2 day drive up to Rapid by ourselves.  We sure missed him, but still had a fabulous time. 

Jamis and his best friend "Crane" found every dirt and mud puddle around.

 What a playground for a little boy

 

It was so great to see all of mom's siblings and so many of my cousins.  We all spent several days camping out at the lake.

 

 Camping is not camping with out roasting marshmallows, too bad we couldn't have a real fire.

 Nothing is better than being with your family.  We had such a good time laughing, talking, singing around the campfire, and just plain having fun. 

 Jax and Emma (Travis's youngest) were fast friends.  Emma is 1 day younger than Jax and literally 15 lbs lighter.

 A little Lake fun

 Jamis and Cole (Heather's youngest)

 Jamis and Grandma

 All the Ball cousins in attendance

 Jax took a shine to Grandpa

4th of July

 What a party 4th of July was.  We went to Collegedale park for a firework celebration.

No party is complete without pizza!

 Jamis loved climbing all over the tank with all the big kids.

 Jaxon is always the happiest in momma's arms.

 Oops Momma put the tank down

That's better

Momma!  Look what I found!!!!

4th of July morning we went up to Signal Mountain for a parade.

 Jax was in heaven with all the candy being thrown at him.

 Jamis was all about the candy and the cars driving by