Day 3 with Ari

Today started off lazy and slow. The kids and Ari spent the morning watching shows and playing around and I laid in bed  (of course). Ari is so good with the boys. She just jumps right in and keeps them fed and happy. Right before lunch the 3 of them got their swimming suits on and we headed over to Candy Grandma's to go swimming. Today was such a hot day and the water felt so good for them.

I even got some sunbathing in.

When the boys were finally ready, they got out of the pool and we headed home for some lunch and naps. Trayvn took a great nap and gave Ari a nice break. We played the Wii for a little while and then Rhev showed up and tried to convince us he had already slept and woken up. He put out quite the argument, but he lost :) I'm sure he never did fall asleep, but it did give Ari a little longer of a break from kids.

After naps we decided to go and visit Luke Grandma at work and take her an Ice Cream cone. We thought it might help to cool her off on this hot day. While there the boys found a snail. Rhev placed it underneath a sign to protect it from the sun.

I love the two little bums :)

They were both so curious and careful with their new found pet. It was pretty cute watching them share and take turns holding it.

I just had to throw in this random picture of Ari :)

And this random one of my cute boy :)

After the visit with Luke Grandma, we were all hot again. We hurried home, grabbed our suits and headed back to Candy Grandma's for more swimming. I even got in my suit and swam.   The water was so refreshing. Both boys by the end were swimming without their life jackets. Trayvn had to be held, but Rhev did so well. He's really getting swimming figured out. The water is as deep as his chin, but he was still able to swim by himself. I was really proud of him.

After swimming for a couple hours we came home and had popcorn and a movie. Both boys were still hungry so each got to pick another snack. 

A carrot for Rhev and the repeated phrase "Ah, what's up Doc?"

And a pickle for Trayvn. I think Ari started a new bad habit with this boy. He loves him some pickles!!!

Once again it was another successful day at home, because of Ari. I can't tell you just how nice it has been to have my boys home and experiencing their little adventures with them instead of hearing through someone else. I don't think I'm ever going to let Ari go home. It is such a blessing to have her here. I'm loving every minute I get with these boys here with me and it's all because she's here!