2 Stripes Down, 1 To Go!

John Thomas earned his second stripe today.  He needs one more (in about 4 weeks), then he'll be able to test for his new belt.  So proud!

Upstate Karate Picnic

We had an awesome day at the Upstate Karate Picnic.  It was held at Cleveland Park which is so nice now that they have all new play equipment!  The event included lots of homemade food and desserts, playing, an egg toss, tug-a-war, three legged race and much more!  I'm already looking forward to next year :)

New state of the art merry go round.  Bryson is pushing all of the big kids.  (John Thomas is on his belly)

Skateboard!

Bryson was giddy about the egg toss

Almost time to throw

Mommy and Bryson are ready!

John Thomas caught the egg and is ready to throw it back.

Bryson caught it!

Perfect form!

Cracked egg :(

Mommy and Bryson are out after this crazy throw from Bryson

Mommy and her boys

John Thomas climbing the mountain

5 & 6 year old tug a war

Mr. Stephen cheering them on.

The parents play tug a war

Three legged race

posing with a cool bicycle

Tired Bryson

Eaglefest Carnival

Tonight, John Thomas' school held their annual Eaglefest Carnival.  There was so much to do-rides, games, silly string, cake walks, sports, etc...  This event raises money for the school.  The weather wasn't great but everyone made the best of it and had a great time. 

I'll keep the pictures to a minimum :)

Silly String Games

Bryson's first time on the swings

I love John Thomas' face here.

Breaking a confetti egg on mommy

Train ride

More silly string fun

Daddy helping Bryson blast John Thomas

Labor Day Weekend Lake Trip

We spent Labor Day weekend at my grandparents lake house.  We had a blast swimming, fishing, riding the wave runners and crusing in the boat! 

Boat ride, they love watching the motor.

Never fails that Bryson falls asleep on the boat.

Eating my granddads famous blueberry pancakes

John Thomas playing cards with Uncle Mac

After a long day on the water, Bryson found the perfect spot in Granddad's lap.

We actually caught about 4 fish!  The boys were so excited!

Riding with Uncle Mac

Riding with Poppa

Snack time!

John Thomas in Mommy's favorite spot.

My cutie pie

Trying to master floating

Texting While Driving...

A very disturbing video on the dangers of texting and driving... 
PSA on Texting While Driving

Test

Test to see if i can upload a pic and blog from my phone...

OMG-Loose Teeth!

"Once I had a little tooth

That wobbled every day;

When I ate and when I talked,

It wiggled every way."

John Thomas' bottom middle teeth are loose. I can't believe he's close to losing a tooth (or teeth). He's so excited!! Better start sweet talking the tooth fairy!