Wolg's Trip to Dallas World Aquarium

On family went to the Dallas World Aquarium this week. It was lots of fun. Here are the pictures. SO MANY animals to see that I couldn't begin to capture them all. Awesome, just awesome.

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Somebody has to do it...

Make picnic lunch,
pack cooler,
tell kids to put on swimsuits,
pack pool bag,
squeeze into own swimsuit,
look in mirror and cringe,
tell kids to put on swimsuits,
find flip-flops, hat, noodles and swim vest,
get everyone in the truck,
load all the stuff,
drive (~3 miles),
unload kids and stuff,
carry most of the stuff -- pack mule,
pay money,
scout out spot and stake claim,
apply lots of sunscreen to 2 kids and self,
scorch bottom of feet on hot cement -- countless times,
endure the HEAT (index 100+),
sizzle in the hot sun,
float in the water,
swim,
push kids on floatie,
catch kids jumping in pool,
tolerate A LOT of splashing,
mediate arguments,
receive kicks and bumps,
ignore meltdowns,
sit in water with friends,
swim,
be a bathroom escort,
distribute snacks,
more swimming,
more splashing,
pose for picture,
sit in water,
get a tan,
gross out -- germ phob at a public pool,
reapply sunscreen,
sit in water,
laugh...and laugh,
push kids through lazy river,
experience a few minutes of panic -- couldn't see kids,
endure badder pain -- despise public restrooms,
did I mention HEAT,
get a sunburn,
smile,
wonder how many kids are there -- too many,
keep hydrated,
get hungry for real food,
long for silence,
did I mention SUN, HOT, GERMS,
get kids out of pool,
dry off,
keep kids out of pool,
pack up stuff,
carry stuff,
herd kids to car,
get heat blasted as we get into truck,
listen to whining about sunburn hurting,
drive home,
listen to how tired my kids are,
instruct kids to to march straight into shower,
get mail,
unload stuff,
assist with little one's bath,
shower,
make food,
consume food with kids,
watch movie with kids and hubby,
put kids to bed,
endure more complaining -- so tired,
hurting -- sunburn,
tired,
pass out.

OKAY, DID THAT SOUND GRUELLING ENOUGH?

I was trying my best. It is a tough job but somebody has to do it.

All that swimming, sunning and laughing... Hee, Hee, Hee, Hee, Hee :) LOL!

Most days, Daddy would probably NOT trade places with me. Being a stay-at-home Mom IS a hard job...harder than I thought it would be. BUT, yesterday was one day he probably would trade...time with my kids and our friends at the pool. I'm blessed! Good Time, Good Buddies.

Wordless Wednesday

Road Trip

Over the Fourth of July weekend, we made a road trip to see Grandma Great, Uncle Miles and Aunt Dorothy. The 4th is a great time to go...small towns still let you buy and set off fireworks in town. So, we set off fireworks right in Grandma Great's driveway, like last year. This year, JT stayed outside with us and finally even did some sparklers. (Last year, he was too scared and went inside the house.) It was great to see to see family and enjoy cooler weather with all the rain.

The kids in Papa's childhood rocking chair

Sissy, JT and Grandma Great Treva
Papa's rocking chair

3 of the 6 great grand kids at church

Can not believe how much Roxxi has grown...18 months old now

Love you Grandma Great

Donuts! Well, icing at least

HAD to include this picture I took!

On the trip to Missouri, JT had an "emergency"; he HAD TO GO. We were in stop & go traffic due to construction. No exit for miles. So, we had to pull off on the shoulder, in the rain, and let JT do his business. LOL!

Sparklers while we're waiting for dark

Finally, we have them both doing sparklers.

Daddy is having fun setting off fireworks and throwing black cats.

Uncle Miles and Aunt Dorothy

Happy Fourth!

"Too loud"

Pop It's

The Wolg's got a new car!

We got a new car! Yipppeeee!

And, it's RED, my favorite color! I finally got a red car.

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

It's so nice to have the new car smell again. It's been 12 years since I've had a new car. And, new cars are so sophisticated now. I'm still trying to figure out all the buttons! We took it on a road trip (post coming) so I had time to study the book some. I love driving it, and Daddy is happy to have his truck back from me.

"Ain't it pretty and shiny?"

So many buttons!





Goodbye to my 300M.
I loved this car and it has been an excellent car for 12 years.

JT's 4th Birthday

In June, My baby boy turned FOUR! I can NOT believe he will start his last year of preschool in the Fall. My baby...I can't even imagine him being big enough to go off to elementary school next year. But, I can't stop it and I know he'll be ready. He is progressing so fast...his vocabulary has taken off, and he has "skittles" (skills) ...not much he can't say or do. JT wants to do everything on his own and can for the most part. I have to catch myself (or he reminds me) from helping when I'm not needed anymore.

JT is still Mr. Personality who doesn't stop talking and has never met a stranger. He makes his Daddy and I laugh all the time...sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face and discipline him because he's so funny. (But we do, then there's tears)

JT has added *Batman* to his list of obsessions...trains, fire trucks, pirates, helicopters, cowboys (excuse me "horsey guys"). He asked for a *Batman Birthday Party* at *Going Bonkers*. He's all about b-man right now and he got lots of b-man stuff for his birthday. JT had a great time playing with his friends at Bonkers and his cousins afterward. Then, the family went out to eat mexican food (family favorite).

Happy Birthday to My Little Buddy

I love you! Mom

JT opened this gift at home...too big to tote to Bonkers

"I'm FOUR!"

JT's *Batman Cake*
*Batman Birthday*

I didn't take any pictures of them playing...on a Saturday, there was just a sea of kids playing...it's was hard to keep up with them, let alone take a picture.

Making a wish!

Opened lots of gifts...Many Thanks to everyone

JT with some of his friends (some were already back playing)