Grable Magical Express
Flags were hung, driveways were filled with cars, backyards were filled with the laughter of children playing, and the smell of grilling permeated the air... a sure sign that a holiday was being celebrated in our quaint neighborhood. We celebrated Memorial Day with Robin, Shannon, Amberly, Brenton, Avery & Brily. This is a group of kids who love to play together! They played outside in the sandbox while the hamburgers and hot dogs were being grilled. They came in just long enough to eat dinner and dessert. With a quick clothes change into swimsuits, they headed back out to the sprinkler... where they played until the sun started to set.
Amberly is so sweet and good with Barrett. I couldn't resist a picture of the two of them together.
Fun in the sprinkler
As the sun started setting, the warm towels were welcomed!
From cold, wet swimsuits... to warm, dry pajamas... goodbye hugs were given... prayers thanking God for our family and freedom were said... and off to bed we went.
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Psalm 51:10 
Usually Blake wants to help feed Barrett. So I hold Barrett and Blake holds the bottle. Yesterday he told me he really wanted to feed Barrett all by himself. So I let him! Of course he asked every minute if it was time for him to burp. That is always his favorite part. I sat beside them and kept checking to see if he was ready for me to take over. He said no every time and ended up feeding Barrett his whole bottle, and of course burped him in between. I was so proud of him and loved watching how gentle and loving he was with Barrett. He is going to be a great daddy when he grows up!
You may now kiss the bride
I now present to you, Mr. & Mrs. Robert McIntire
May 22, 1999 
Barrett was working on getting his whole hand in his mouth
Just a swingin
Blake told me he was not very good at this one, so after attempting to climb it, we got our picture taken instead
WEEE!
Monday after work we met the Johnsons at their house. With snacks packed, sunscreen on, and the boat hitched, we headed off for some fun in the sun!
Blake and Presley were nervous about the ride at first, but it wasn't long until their worried looks turned into great big smiles
Daddy loving on little Barrett
Preston was the only one brave enough to get into the cold water
Blake had a blast splashing his feet in the water
After the boat ride, we were off to the Fish Company for dinner on the patio. With the cool breeze blowing, the fun music, and the view of the lake, we felt like we were in Mexico! After dinner the kids got to play in the sand of our pretend Mexican beach.
Preston and Blake making sand angels
As the sun set, we packed our things and headed home to put our sweet children to bed. Good times were had and great memories were made of our day of fun in the sun.
The lesson was all about a kind family who built a room for Elisha ( 2 kings 4:8-13). As an activity, the kids drew rooms and things you would put in the room.
After church we came home to see that our last butterfly had come out of his cocoon. We set him free and then it was naptime for the boys. After a short nap we were off to an ice cream social with our sunday school class small group. There was lots of ice cream to be eaten, playing between the little kids, and visiting between the grown-ups.
It was a busy Sunday, but it was a lot of fun and great time spent as a family.
Blake really wanted to hold one, but was not too sure about it when I handed it to him
Still not sure about it climbing on his tummy, but loving it just the same
I love this picture!
Isn't God's creation amazing!
