August...

August was a month filled with lots of swimming, birthday parties and playing outside!  Words do not describe how happy it makes me to see my babies having fun and I was blessed with lots of those moments this month!

Here is a recap in pictures...
 

Lots of dress up goes on each day!  Some days are just too hot to be outside so I'm thankful the kids can entertain themselves this way! (And it's really, really cute!)

Emma L-O-V-E-S her crib and her sleep.  She sleeps 12 hours at night and 2-3 hours every afternoon.  I am THANKFUL!!!!

A man with a chainsaw - now this is a sight I like to see!  Our backyard is still a huge work in progress but we are slowly trying to chip away at the projects.

Sweet Abby started Kindergarten this year.  I cannot believe she is old enough to start school!

Watson is so very reserved and cautious so any kind of 'risk taking' requires lots of encouragement from me and Graham.  Once he tries it he almost always loves whatever it may be.  In this case it was a water slide at a birthday party.  We were so proud of him for trying it - then we couldn't get him off of it without tears when it was time to go home!

Meanwhile, this one will try anything at anytime!  But, if there is a swing around, I can promise you she will find her way to it!

The paci...or as Emma calls it, her "papi"...will we EVER get rid of it?  I keep saying we are going to but she loves it so much and honestly I do too... One day we will drop it!

Graham had a meeting in Tuscaloosa one afternoon so the kids and I tagged along.  We found a little outdoor area to play while Daddy was in his meeting.  It was a cute area...until I realized we were playing outside of the County Jail.  Oops!

Pure excitement to ride in the car out of his carseat!  Don't worry - we were in a parking lot and literally went about 100 yards.  It was a blast for the kids though :) 

This girl is a ball of sass and personality.  She is constantly keeping us laughing...and on our toes...

She also loves the camera.  Watson does not.  Can you tell by the number of pics I have of each of them?!

Watch out roads - Watson is behind the wheel!

Diva.

I can hardly pass a park without the kids begging to stop.  They don't always win, but if we have time I usually give it.  Such was the case this day :)

Watson is FOUR!!!

If anyone talked to Watson about his birthday for about six months prior to the actual day,  they walked away from the conversation knowing two things:

1.  He was turning 4

2.  He wanted his birthday party to be "only boys" and at Chuck E Cheese 

Well, that sweet boy got his wish and we celebrated his fourth birthday at Chuck E Cheese!  I have never seen him smile so much and have so much fun.  He was soaking up every second of the party and we were loving every second watching him!

The moment we got there the birthday boy was given this cape and these glasses - he immediately put them on and did not take them off the whole time!

Daddy always gets the better pictures :)  Emma was not into it.

I love this picture!

Pure happiness!

Sweet Baby Paton Pugh - we love the Pugh family so much and are incredibly thankful for their friendship!

 Watson doing the "Birthday Dance" 

A few of my faves...

 I cannot count the number of time we have tried to take a picture of all the women on Graham's side of the family.  One of these days Emma WILL cooperate!

I love this picture!  Watson has such a special relationship with his Nannie and Mana - these are the pictures I will always treasure!

Ticket Blaster!

 Our visits with Uncle Alan are never long enough.

 Watson and one of his favorites, Asher.  I love this picture because it sums them up so well :)

 Emma spent most of the party doing this :) 

Attempts at family pics after the party.  Emma refused for this one so we tried with Watson...

....then tried with Emma :)

Watson, you are an amazing little boy.  Your Daddy and I love you more than you will ever know!!

A few things to note about Watson at this age:
- So sweet and tenderhearted
- Loves having a job and responsibility - he takes it VERY seriously and really does great with any responsibility he is given!
- Plays well with Emma, but LOVES playing with Hampton - they are best buddies right now
- Loves to watch the cartoon "Rescue Bots" and play with his Rescue Bot toys
- This boy can run FAST!
- Loves being outside - riding his bike, playing ball, swinging, helping me and Graham with tasks around the yard
- Loves going to church and Kingdom Kids - Mr. Stan (our preschool director's husband) is his absolute favorite
- Can recognize most letters - still struggles with numbers.  Counting is a struggle for this sweet boy but we are continuing to work on it!
- Very particular about most things (gets it from his Daddy)
- Loves to color and does a really great job staying in the lines
- Cautious and reserved, but starting to branch out and become a bit more adventurous.  I love when he is doing something adventurous and gets so proud of himself!
- Ends up in our bed probably 5 out of 7 nights.  He sneaks in in the middle of the night and half the time we don't know it until we wake up in the morning!
- Does not nap any more but does have "rest time" every day
- Great eater - will try anything but has to be encouraged to eat a full meal...except for breakfast...he could eat breakfast food all day every day!


Last year, we asked Watson some questions on his 3rd birthday.  We asked some more this year:

1.  What is your favorite color? Orange and Green
2.  What is your favorite animal? Giraffe
3.  What is your favorite food?  Pasta
4.  What is your favorite number? 8
5.  Who is your best friend? Daddy
6.  What is your favorite toy? Baseball glove
7.  What is your favorite 'toon'? Rescue Bots
8.  What is your favorite thing to drink?  Chocolate Milk
9.  What is your favorite kind of ice cream?  Chocolate Chip
10.  What is your favorite kind of car? The car where the guns pop up
11.  What are your favorite kind of shoes?  Fast shoes
12.  What is your favorite book?  Press Here
13.  What is your favorite thing to do outside?  Ride on my bike
14.  Where is your favorite place to go?  Moes
15.  What is your favorite sport to watch?  Football
16.  What is your favorite thing to do with Emma? Well Emma, she doesn't do anything.  She just plays by herself
17.  What is your favorite thing about Daddy?  Playing Soccer
18.  What is your favorite thing about Mommy?  Playing with me
19.  What is your favorite thing about Emma?  Playing with her