man of the house...

my sweet boy picked me a plumeria after boot camp.  it's on my left side... i think the picture flipped it.  but, the left side means i am taken.  sorry boys...

the COOLEST new float around...  nora was holding my place for me.  a float for mom AND baby!!!  and for only $8.99.  i need to go buy more!!

my new "phone"...  the "earpiece" to use around the house.  it makes talking on the phone so much easier!!!

(sadly, i am not being paid for this advertisement.  but i do love it!!!)

my boy... sitting up outside.  (well, propped up on my legs.)

my boy again.  the other two got real, posed pictures.  he gets instagram pictures...  but hey, he gets pictures, right???

two of the three couldn't stop looking at the tv long enough.  

getting ready for church!!!

james has been taking great pride in being the man of the house.  it's so sweet...

we had a great fourth...  more pics and what not to come.  but, it's late.  a camera cord is needed.  and these photos were already uploaded.  are you tired of my excuses yet?

we started out at the beach, with some friends.  nora got to play in the big waves and loved it!  she's such a fish...  naps for everyone... including a nap for a boy in my arms.  so fun, because i never do that!  then, off to c's house for an amazing dinner and fireworks!  their neighborhood is a little stepford like, in all the good ways.  kids run around and play, they had a potluck and parade today, and then everyone gathered for fireworks in the green space.   (although, c made us our dinner... so GREAT!)

the best part for me... how amazing my kids were.  they were (for the most part) the dream children i always want.  saying "please" and "thank you" without being prompted.  asking politely to be excused.   complimenting the chef without being prompted!  i was so impressed...

i got to talk to my favorite sailor this morning.  a rancher's association provided steaks for all the ships in their area.  that was cool... he had a great fourth celebration that way!  and i am so thankful for him and all that he does to keep my freedom!