Day 83: Floating the River (8/16)

Away we go! It was fun. Gavin I knew wasn't any problem, he enjoyed himself so much. Rallie loved it just as much. She wanted to be in the water more than in the raft. It was fun and a nice way to spend the day. It was perfect weather, not to hot and the water was cool. We had good snacks and fun times!

Day 82: Camping Out (8/15)

The Babinec family has decided to spend the weekend out in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Illinois River runs through that part and it's perfect for floating. We have always stayed in the cabins but this time we were a little late in deciding to go and only tent camping was available. Luckily, every fame had a tent and it was fun. We had hobo dinners and s'mores for dinner. Only Gavin, Rallie, and I went this time. Eisley is still way to young and I don't think I could have handled three by myself so I only took the two oldest. It was nice and I know next year, we can all do it. Tomorrow, we float!

Day 79: Frontier City (8/12)

We spent one of the last days of summer at Frontier City. We had so much fun! The Gavin, Rallie, & Wes love to ride any rides! They are such troopers and willing to try anything and usually end up loving it. I wish I had some video of there faces on the "big kid" rides. After spending some time in the park we made our way over the new water works area. Another very cool part of the park. It's the perfect size for our kids. Not to boring for Gavin and not to big for the twins. Eisley loved it as well. We had so much fun and the kids were so exhausted. Perfect day to almost end the summer. 

Day 67: Bounce Craze (7/31)

Why do I always find these things when summer is almost over?! This is just down the road from us at Reno and Morgan. It's a building with four or five large inflatiables and some other fun things to do. Again because the twins are two, I only had to pay about $9 for all of us to play from 10-3. (We only made it to 12:30.) It was fun! At first the twins were a little unsure but after watching Gavin they warmed right up to it and tried everything. 

Day 47: Uber (7/11)

Over the summer I always say I am going to get a part time job. This is the first time I actually did. Rennie and I both Uber. Ubering is kind of like driving a taxi. We have an app that we open anytime we want to work and riders around OKC and it's suburbs can ping (which means to request a ride) us and we drive to their location pick them up and take them to their requested destination. We use our suburban, so we are able to take larger groups which makes us more money. You read all about Uber at https://www.uber.com. It's a lot of fun and makes us a nice bit of extra money over the summer. 

I picked up Allisha tonight. She's the one that taught us about Uber when we were down in Austin for Sam's bachelorette party. I enjoyed it!!

Day 37: Science Museum (7/1)

Today, Aunt Sami and Uncle Garvis met the kids and I at the Science Museum. This is the first time Rallie, Wes and Eisley have been there. Gavin went once before however he was very young, probably Eisley's age. It was so much fun, if not a little exhausting. The kids loved it. There was so much to do and play with. However, I think that they will enjoy it so much better the older they get; maybe after they are able to read. After the museum, we went out to Applebee's by this time the kiddos were ready to eat and we were breaking down a little. As always, a big thanks to Uncle Garvis and Aunt Sami for tagging along and hanging out with my crowd at the museum. It's always fun, unless it's not.

Day 34: Pool Fun Floats (6/28)

We have do nothing this summer but play in the pool! It has been so much fun. We found this little "jet ski" at Sam's Club. It's powered by a little fan and has a little squirt gun the front. The kids love it! 

Day 33: Sunbathing Beauty (6/27)

This little ball of fire cracks me up!! I know I've said said it before {check out the post: Eisley is Spiderman} but she loves to copy her brothers and sister. Rallie did this first, Eisley watched and as soon as Rallie ran off Eisley climbed in and laid out. She is so smart. 

Day 20: Night out at Fassler Hall

This summer has been so much fun. The kids are all at a fun age. Eisley's personality is really starting to become known, Rallie and Wes are beginning to talk and learning so much and Gavin is a ball of energy. I haven't done much but hang out with them finding fun things to do, so most days when Rennie goes to work, Rallie and Wes say, "No, Mommy, bye-bye?" I love my kids but I need some time to myself.

So getting together with friends is such a blessing, tonight we went out to Fassler Hall in Midtown. I really have enjoyed moving back to Oklahoma City since leaving to move to Guymon. I love this City. I can't imagine living anywhere else.

This year is going to be so much fun because Sami is going to be working with me at Mayfield. Right now she is going to be the Reading teacher on our team. Tonight's get together was the first team Sam joined us. I look forward to this school year and I love that our teachers get together outside of school. It makes going to work much more fun when you work with friends.

Day 18: Sleeping Gavin (6/12)

Well at 9:45 am, Gavin is still sleeping! It must be nice and I wish I was still asleep as well. I've got a growing boy on my hands. 

Day 16: White Water (6/10)

This summer since Rallie, Wes, & Eisley are all still under the magic number two (by magic, I mean free!), we decided to do the season passes to White Water and Frontier City. So around 3 pm we made our way for the first time this summer to White Water.  We spent two hours there and it was a perfect way to spend the afternoon. I didn't feel guilty for only wanting to stay a couple of hours only because we bought a ticket for the day.

As soon as we entered, we headed to find chairs in the kiddie area. Rennie and Gavin went off to do the big kid stuff which left me with the three youngers. I am exhausted!! (That seems to be a reoccurring theme...) I thought the four of us would sit in the wade in pool and splash and play. NOPE! Rallie wanted to slide down one slide, while Wes wanted to play in the raining thing and my sweet Eisley wanted to do the big slide and the big slide she did, more than once.  I ended up running (in a bathing suit!) from one thing to the next, SUCCESSFULLY keeping tabs on three little ones in the park. Thank goodness it's an enclosed area. 

Eisley is certainly going to be the death of me, either by wearing me out or braving the elements and scaring me to death. There was more than one mom ask me how old she was or comment on how brave she was being. Eisley didn't even wait for me to be at the bottom of the slide and she needed me to be a the bottom of the slide. They all had floaties on but unlike Rallie and Wes, Eisley has no idea how to maneuver with  them on. They are there more for me, so I have a tab bit more time to get to her if needed. 

Later, we went around the lazy river twice, definitely Rallie's favorite part of the park. Wes and Gavin enjoyed it as well, Wes because he was able to swim fast and Gavin because he could touch the bottom. As we were getting ready to go home Wes summed up our time there quite well, "Mommy, pool fun!" with a huge grin on his face. 

It was a great afternoon and now not so scary to take them back. Happy Wednesday!!

Day 14: Cousin Love (6/8)

Rye and Cort came to stay for a few nights. Gavin, Rallie, Wes and Eisley have enjoyed it so much. We haven't done anything but play outside and go swimming. However, at the end of the day everyone is exhausted (myself included!) I did plan on going to the zoo tomorrow morning but I can't find another adult to go with me so I don't think its going to happen. Really the hardest part of it all is when its time to sit down to eat. Six kiddos eating together is something to watch, watch because that's all I really do. Then I go back and forth to the kitchen to refill plates and cups. It's been a nice few days. The kids have had so much fun!

Day 13: My Crazies (6/7)

This morning at 7 am my kiddos where asking for the pool. We wanted to get some work done in the backyard before we put them in and we could join them. I told Rallie, go find your goggles and then we can go play outside. She came back in her Daddy's arms both wearing their goggles and ready to swim. Rallie found this so hilarious. She loved it. :)

Day 12: After Swimming Sleeping (6/6)

Our new pool is wearing us out. This morning we went swimming at 9 a.m. and then everyone took a long nap and were back in the pool again around 4 p.m. It's been so much fun to watch our kids play in the backyard that Rennie has worked so hard on. They love being in the pool and playing with each other. Listening to Rallie and Wes encourage each other into the water and jumping off the side has been the best part. I think Eisley is going to be the bravest of them all! Gavin is learning to swim without his floaties and loves the slide. 

I never imagined how much time we would spend together and in the pool and summer has just started. Tomorrow our cousins come over to stay for two nights and they will join us in the pool. It's going to be so much fun. The connivence of the pool has been so nice. I do fear the that kids will be too comfortable with the water and I worry about it constantly. They always wear floaties when around the pool now and I am trying to teach them to float without them, just in case. I never want them to be too comfortable in the water. I think having a healthy fear of the water isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just makes me and them more aware. 

The best thing about the pool is that they sleep better at night and during nap time! :)

Day 11: Lighting Bugs (6/5)

Last night, Gavin's neighborhood friends were trying to catch lighting bugs and he asked for a jar so he could catch some. After an hour of trying he came in crying because he couldn't catch any bugs. I told him that tomorrow I would help him catch some. I told him the best time to try would be right when it starts to get dark.

Today, when it was dusk, Gavin came in and reminded me and we got a big jar. At first he wanted to catch just one but after catching on rather quickly, he decided he need four. I taught him how to catch them and put them in the jar. It was so fun. Rennie even came outside to watch and helped find them. We did catch the four that Gavin wanted and when we were coming back to the house Rennie asked Gavin what he was going to do with the light bugs and Gavin said, "I'm going to let them go." Rennie asked when and Gavin said right now. He opened the jar and let them out. 

Gavin is such a kind hearted kid. He didn't even want to keep the lighting bugs in the jar for very  long because they didn't have food. I can't imagine any other kid working so hard to catch the bugs only to let them go minutes later. He just wanted to catch them. He amazes me with the thoughts that go through his head and how kind and loving he is. 

Day 6: Nana & PopPop's House (5/31)

Our kids have a special relationship with my parents. They love to FaceTime them and absolutely love going to Nana and PopPop's house. They can literally do whatever they want there and Nana and PopPop are hard pressed to say no. There is always something new and fun to do there. This time PopPop was giving out rides on the lawn mower. Gavin was first, then Rallie and Wes, PopPop thought he was done but 20 minutes later Eisley walked up to PopPop still mowing the yard and stood there and stared at him until he gave her a ride!

Day 128: At The Beach (2/28)

For Valentine's day, Rennie gave me a tanning package. I haven't tanned since college and I found that I missed it. I really enjoy it and I understand some of the disadvantages to tanning but I figured I don't tan every day for years but just enough to look nice in summer clothes. It's nice to not have anything to do for 20 minutes as I lay in the bed. :)

Day 119: Long Day at the Ball Feild! (9/18)

Rennie and I have/will play a lot of all day Saturday tournaments. Gavin has adjusted very well to spending his Saturdays at the fields. I think he actually enjoys it, fingers crossed!

Today, we spent all day playing softball in Bartlesville for NSA State. Gavin was outside all day and had some wonderful friends to play with. He does so well with other children, for that I am thankful. He doesn't know a stranger, for that I am fearful!

As soon as we got in the car to go home, Gavin was out and slept through the night. He was exhausted in the best possible way; being outside and playing in the dirt. I grew up at the ball fields and I can't think of a better playground for our child. :)

Day 92: Kiss the Froggy (8/22)

Day 91: Light by the Moon (8/21)