Catching Up With the Sperry's

Happy birthday Benjamin(6) and Michael(2)
Sep 1 Sep 4

Pinata time!!!

Paige at bat. Boy she sure got in to it.

Ben's turn.

Ben's first day of school as a first grader.

When asked, afterward, if he liked school he said, " Yes, they have lots of recess!".
Two weeks in, he's not as excited and now thinks school is too long.

It's a little early for that talk!

Paige Completely Tuckered Out

I don't think I've ever been that tired!!!

Just had to share.

Michael's First Tree Climbing

Michael climbs higher than expected, you may have to enlarge the photo to see him.

There he is. Unfortunately, I couldn't take any more pictures because he fell out right after this picture was taken. He was so excited to be in the leaves, he started picking them and forgot to hold on. Poor little guy. He was fine after a couple of hugs. I still felt bad that I couldn't catch him in time.

New House

OUR NEW HOUSE

LIVING ROOM

DINING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEN, PAIGE, AND MICHAEL ON OUR PLAY SET

Packing Up

I've been doing some progressive packing to keep me busy while Ron is gone most of the time studying for the BAR. To show everyone how helpful the kids are, well, here you go.

Our Big Fat 4th of July

We went down to the 'burg for the 4th of July and hung out with both sets of grandparents. We spent the 4th with Grandpa and Grandma Gibby and the 5th at Grandpa and Grandma Sperry's house swimming. The kids loved both events and had tons of fun. Paige is a fireworks bug, or maybe just a fire bug. Michael wasn't sure what to think since he cried while fireworks were going off and laughed when they finished. And Benjamin, well let's just say "Daddy! Light the big one! light the big one.......BOOM!! YEAH!!!"

Michael wasn't sure what to think so as usual, he looked to mommy for an answer and support. Mommy loves this though Michael is her little man.

Paige as usual attempts to show the exploding gun powder and magnesium who the real boss is and who holds the title of FIRECRACKER

Not one to let an issue rest, Paige kicks her nemesis while its down.

Benjamin poses for the camera with his giant sparkler.

Benjamin in the middle of the fireworks frenzy probably getting ready to light "The Big One" while his cousin Caleb looks for some fresh air and Paige stares down another "wimpy and sissy firework"

Summer is Finally Here!

Hey everyone, Salem finally saw some summer weather. It was 97 degrees today, and the kids enjoyed the new slip 'n' slide we got at a garage sale.

Paige takes a spin on the slip 'n' slide


Michael isn't so sure this is a good idea


Benjamin shows his game face