Love is in the air . . . for today

The boys have really been showing affection towards each other lately. Ben hugs Jack and goes in for kisses regularly. Jack is always commenting, "I love Ben." They are starting to be rough and tumbling boys as they wrestle in the living room while I cook dinner. Yesterday, Ben climbed in Jack's lap and the day before, he lay his head on Jack and thankfully I had my camera right next to me (he lifted his head up right when I was about to take the picture). Priceless.

Ben's head had been on Jack's chest. Clearly Jack likes the attention from his brother as you can see.

Visiting with Grandma Firsdon

Jack is big time into having his back scratched these days. He is always backing up and lifting his shirt without saying a word and I am to know what he wants. I have been telling him that no one scratches backs as good as Grandma Firsdon. So, as soon as he had the chance, he asked her for a back-scratch. She was more than happy to oblige. Here we all are enjoying Grandma and Don's porch.

Jennifer, Madison and Lauren. They are growing up so fast.

The boys exploring.

Kentucky summer visit #2

Jennifer, Madison and Lauren were in from Virginia.  Normally we meet in July, but it was August this year.  We celebrated Jack and Lauren's birthdays while there.  I realize after looking through the pictures that I have none of Lauren opening her cards and presents.  I'm a hideous aunt.  Here are the pictures from that day:

Ummm...don't you want to eat them up in this picture?  Me too.

Lauren and Memom made cupcakes.  Aren't they pretty?

Ben's first Haircut

Sam and my mom have both been after me for a while to cut Ben's "wings".  I have to admit, they were getting way too long, but I was putting it off as long as I could.  Finally, before leaving for Kentucky, I cut his hair.  It was more emotional than I expected but I saved his curls as I did Jack's. 

Gettin' comfy and brave with the foot on the table.