Alamo

Riverwalk Friends

Riverwalk Brothers

Shamu Boys

Sea World Friends, part 2

The water park at Sea World was a LOT of fun for everyone.

Sea World Friends

Dolphin

This is the only shot I took at Sea World show that I thought was decent. It was too crowded to feed the dolphins and at the best Shamu show, Shamu Rocks Texas, I didn't even get my camera out. Maybe I'll have a faster lens before we go back next time. A girl can hope.

Model Strut

River Fun

Foot Focus

How to mess up an otherwise cute photo of Thomas and his buddy Dayton? Accidentally focus on his foot instead of their faces! :-)

Lazy River Bros

Thomas and Jonathan both love the lazy river at the water park.

Buggy Buddies

After swimming, James gave Jonathan a ride. I think he liked it. :-)

Underwater Amy

I like both of these pictures for different reasons. Different lighting in different parts of the pool made quite a difference.

Amy Floatie, part 2

Amy Floatie

I originally titled this pic "Amy Dolphin" but on closer examination it's probably not a dolphin at all. Walrus?

Jumping Friends

Jumping Foursome

James Bamboo

Thomas Bamboo

Thomas and James made a game out of trying to grab the bamboo on the way into the water. Creative six year olds!

Sunflower

Air Friends

This is the best shot of the day: Daniel throwing Natalie and David throwing Jonathan. Love it!

Scary Minnie

Jonathan looked so cute standing there on the curb watching the parade go by. I felt sorry for this poor girl. She thought she was doing a good thing...taking Minnie over to meet Jonathan.

It WASN'T a good idea. Look at her expression. Poor thing. He screamed bloody murder for about 5 minutes and stayed by my side the rest of the parade.

Umbrella Shelter

As the parade went on and the sun kept climbing, so did the temperature. The kids tried their best to keep cool under the umbrella. From left, Will, Natalie, Jonathan, and Thomas.

Flags Galore

I liked this shot of Thomas watching the parade. Liked the guys carrying the big flag together and waving smaller flags.

Rangers Captain Again!

Boy he is everywhere! He was at the t-ball opening day parade and now he shows up at the 4th of July parade. Thomas was excited to see him.

Parade Annoyance

This woman was the only annoying thing about the parade. Our group was a big one, and she sat right behind us, screaming the whole time, yelling "Happy 4th of July!" over and over and over, begging the parade participants for candy and flags, etc. She was enthusiastic, but after a while got on our nerves. Notice the Hannah Montana miniskirt? She was about 60 years old. I'm thinking maybe she was not all there. David thinks she'd been a heavy meth user. :-)

Motorcycle Elvi

What 4th of July parade is complete without all of the Elvis Presleys on Motorcycles? :-)

Flag Focus

Just goofing around trying to decide which part of the photo I preferred in focus. Whaddya think?

Fourth of July Parade

As always, we enjoyed the 4th of July parade. Kids are from left, Thomas, Jonathan, Natalie, Sembree, and Bethany.

Big Boy Bed First Night

He's still getting used to sleeping with a top sheet. He was wrapped up in this thing like a burrito. That's why I can't go to sleep till I know they're both asleep. I have to check them, and fix, crazy things like this!

Big Boy Nap

Jonathan now has a big boy bed. No crib. Sob! Here he is taking his very first nap in it. Thomas always wanted one of us to lay down with him for a few minutes when he first got his big boy bed. Jonathan? Wouldn't even get in bed until I left the room. He told me, "Momma you go downstairs!" I didn't but by the time I went around the corner and peeked through the bathroom door, he was in bed, lying on the pillow, and covered up with the sheet.