Catching Up

I was reminded today that I've been neglecting this space (thanks Mary!).  True, I've been absent.  Partly because the summer has gotten hectic, but also because I haven't felt the energy to be near the computer.  Must.find.motivation!!

Anyway, here's a peek into what we've been up to the last week or so.

The boys and I got to have a visit with my Gramma.  The boys love going to visit Great-Gramma.  Partly because she's Great-Gram, but she tends to spoil them (as is a Great-Gramma's privilege).  Case in point: When we arrived at 9:30 am, she greeted the boys with milk and cookies.

They were in heaven!

Great Gramma hugs are the best!

Darren's Dad and brother came to visit for the CCLS Golf Tournament.  The grown-up boys all had a great time golfing, despite the rainy weather.  The trio even place second in their flight.

The boys and I took Papaw and Uncle Doug sightseeing.

First a tour of Busch Stadium.

Then the Arch, the Seminary, and Ted Drewes, where I apparently didn't take a single photo.

The boys all played catch in the backyard.

Then sadly, Papaw and Uncle Doug had to head back to Texas.

So, I took the boys to the Botanical Garden.

 We weren't sure what Connor was doing.

If you get a chance to go see the Lantern Festival at the Garden, go.  It's beautiful.

Isn't he cute?

They potted an eggplant and a zucchini in the Children's Garden.

Christian started golf lessons. 

Darren and the boys just headed out to practice hitting golf balls.  It was awfully cute to see the three boys, clubs in hand, headed out.

Finally, Christian got his final kindergarten report card.  Yay!  To celebrate, we took a family trip up to Ted Drewes (it takes all of three minute to get there...what a burden!)