just because...(jim)

Just because...sometimes Jim thinks he's model...

...and sometimes I agree (but don't tell him!)

And I play along (because it's fun!)

And just because he's SO GQ! (I'm stifling a laugh in this picture!)

Even when he asks me to pluck his eyebrows...

just because...(jack)

his face cracks me up...

and he makes me smile...

And just because this is one of my favorite pics of my best boy...

and my Christmas baby has grown up so fast...

love, love, love

just because...(carey)

So I'm starting a new feature on my blog so I can post random pictures and thoughts. Welcome to my first edition of...just because!

And this one is dedicated to Carey, just because was all her idea...

...and just because she loves to dance...

and eat cheese sandwiches...

and "fly through" random pictures....

And just because no one else could ever made a "borrowed" bike helmet look so good...

...and just because shots make her face hurt...

Just because she looks like Will Ferrell in Old School in the last picture...

...and she thinks she's a model in this one...

...and is trying to steal my husband in this one! (RAWR!)

Just because she's my best friend and I'm lucky enough to be her sister...

...so I know I can get away with this!

Jack-hawk...

After the pool, we came inside to take a bath and eat, and I gave Jack a fun new hair style! Feast your eyes on…the Jack-hawk! It’s my own version of a mini-Mohawk…with a little curl! (I know, he’s doomed!)

So he's thinking about it..."hmmm"

And then he just had to show off his cute little onesie from Poppy's trip to Chicago...the number 79 has never looked so cute!

The next day Ava, Jack, and I got up early to play! Jack had the most fun playing in the play kitchen and feeding Ava’s baby dolls!

And look closer…oh yeah, that’s his tongue sticking out just like Poppy’s does when he’s concentrating real hard!

And since we were having so much fun playing make-believe, I (I mean, Ava) decided it would be fun if Jack tried on a Disney Princess outfit (Belle, I believe). Jack did not think it was so fun…(I know I’m terrible!)

He much more enjoyed wearing Grandpa’s funny shades!

And we took a trip to the nearby park…

and played...

And then it was storytime with Uncle Jimmy...

Whew! What a busy weekend. I'm looking forward to a low key weekend relaxing with New Moon...but Jim has plans to stain the deck and weed the yard (can't wait!)

love...

back to the routine...but first...

I just have to post about the wonderful weekend we had in KC! We had beautiful weather, so Jack and his cousin, Ava, got plenty of outside play time and we had a nice relaxing weekend with family and friends!

But the highlight of my weekend, (besides the minor obsession I developed with Twilight...oh no!), was watching Jack and Ava. They had so much fun together!

Here's Jack-Jack in the pool…

And then Ava went "fishing for a Jackfish"...and what a happy fish he is!

And then they played!

And then, Aunt Jennie brought out the most fun summer-time toy ever! It’s called the Little Tikes Ultimate Beach Ball™ Sprinkler! Oh how Jack loved it...

...water in his eyes and all!

And then after all the sun, Jack needed to cool off with his first Popsicle!

Here's Aunt Jennie, Ava, and the boys!

And just look at these cousins!

Much more to come this week...including Jack's new hair style: the Jack-hawk!

tbd wins!

Last night was our weekly Wednesday softball game...and we pulled out our first win of the season!

Team Name: TBD (only because none of us were creative enough to come up with a catchy name...)
Record: 1-2
MVP of the Week: Jason, with a HR, triple, and mad pitching skills!

Jim in his attempt to look tough to intimidate the other team! (You'd be intimidated, right?)

But...

...then he looses it when he stretches like a ballerina! (I still think you're tough, babe!)

Me and Care pre game-sweat and messy hair! (Okay I still have messy hair...but that's my thing: like Carey was born with blue eyes, I was born with messy hair!)

Carey and a cute puppy! Awww, doesn't she look nice and sweet?! But...

She's all business on the field: RAWR! (Jimbo, this is how you show intimidation properly!)

And here's Carey's packing up after the big win (check out the dirt on her butt...from falling into the fence while chasing after a foul ball...way to hustle!)

Good game TBD!