Recently...

We've been:

Crossing off lots of things on our "Summer List."

One fun item was making sock puppets.

We busted out the craft bin, the hot glue gun, some of Brian's old tube socks and got to work!

 As usual, Payton knew exactly what he wanted his to look like. He wanted a dragon with blue & green spikes down it's back.
(Naughty sock puppet snuck in this picture)

 

 Parker napped through most of the "creation" part of it, so when he got up, he was a bit confused by these new creatures on our hands.

 Personally, I think all sock puppets should have pink feathered hair and a pink & green necklace. But that's just me.
(Speaking of sneaking in pictures... Parker managed a peek in this one)

We've also been playing with Payton's trains. 
We may have a new train-lover on our hands!

 

 Should we hide all the trains now so that we can give them to him for Christmases & birthdays? Is that wrong??

 And I've been dragging both boys with me to Target.
 We start at the snack bar where they get to choose a pretzel or popcorn. Then, if they're good while I shop, I let Payton play the display DS while I take Parker to the toy aisles.

Recently, Parker tore away from me in the toy aisle and ran across into the electronics area for a full-fledged sneak-attack hug!

 Absolutely heart-melting!

And with all the rain we've been having, we've been making lots of indoor forts. 
It keeps them happy until the rain stops and they can go outside and stomp in the puddles. 

This is how Brian caught them in the fort yesterday...

Parker was mad that Payton had Brian's phone.

 So to even the score, I gave him mine.

Peace & quiet ensued for about 5 minutes.

What have you been up to recently?