Tuesday morning, June 8th, we got up and headed to the swap meet. With 3 adults, 2 teenagers, 1 “big kid”, 2 toddlers, 2 babies, 3 strollers, and 1 front carrier we headed out. This also happened to be the hottest day of the week. I was dying with Ella in the front carrier. It was so hot. The boys all rotated between strollers. I did find some cute baby shoes for Ella, and a bubble gun, which will make a later appearance on this blog, for Jameson. Finally, mom and Shelby took the boys over to Burger Kind while Christina, Helen, and I finished shopping.

That night we left the boys and Ella at home and took Helen to her sister’s house in the bay. Apparently, the boys had tons of fun while we were gone. They got to celebrate Madison’s birthday. It looks like they helped open presents, too.

The men even helped out with Ella.

After an eventful time* in Freemont, we made it back home to sleeping kids and babies.

*We arrived at Christina’s sister-in-law’s house only to find her heading out the door to the ER. She ended up with pneumonia and staying at the hospital that night. Luckily, her mother-in-law lives close by so Helen was able to go with the children over there and help.

WEDNESDAY, June 9th, started off with some shopping. After a morning of trying on swimsuits, I found out a few things.
1. Don’t try on swimsuits after only 3 months of having a baby.

2. Don’t try on swimsuits when you’re nursing. Tops don’t hold everything in since they’re bigger than they should be. Not attractive to have cleavage coming out the side of your swimsuit as well as the neck line.

3. My special underwear does not look attractive under swimsuit bottoms. Note to self, bring a regular pair when trying on swimsuits.

4. Don’t allow Christina in the dressing with you at any time. She forgets there is someone else in the room and will open the door during mid change. Then stand with the door cracked to consult with my mom about a shirt all the while I’m standing inside trying to get cover and get clothes on. Not cool Christina!

Before leaving the mall, we stopped by the Disney store. They had their Cars race tracks on sale so I got one for Jameson. When we got home, Uncle Weston helped them put it together, and the boys played with it all night.

When Jameson thought no one was looking, he snuck into the kitchen to eat the toppings off the pizza. It didn’t take Drew long to figure out what was going on, and he joined Jameson.

Mom was trying to handle to two babies while we got the boys ready for a bath. I don’t know how people with twins and other children manage.

After dinner, it was bath time. The boys decided they needed to clean Grandma’s tub. So nice of them.

and drink the water…

After their bath, the boys settled down for some milk and a movie.

After a long day, the boys finally all fell asleep.

THURSDAY, June 10th, was spent in the backyard. Drew had to do everything Grandma did. They moved some soil to repot plants.

and then had to water them, and add water to the fountain.

Meanwhile, the bigger boys decided to get in the pool… with their clothes on. This was a daily occurrence.

Drew did join them…

And for your viewing pleasure:

At one point throughout the day, Christina and Mom walked up stairs to find this scene.

These boys found their way out onto the balcony above the front door. Yup, they are outside and loving it. Just look at how happy they are!

Well, after swimming and playing and sneaking out on the balcony, what else is there to do? Eat! Jameson and Kayden would frequently hide out in the pantry.

Crazy kids!