In July...

we did a lot of stuff.

The last 2 weeks of July were filled with vacation and family so these pictures 

are about the first 2 weeks of July.

Matthew continued to sleep like a baby:

sleep through daylight and noise,

cry through darkness and silence.

We had an awesome little swim party with some of our favorite friends.

Naturally these 2 couldn't look great in the same picture.

They're moving to Chicago for business school and we'll miss them so much.

We'll come visit you for the architecture river cruise!

I was trying to get somewhere and Jackson wanted a reading break.

(If you notice I have the carseat and a stroller in the corner.)

Both boys love our neighbor and thankfully she loves them.

(And I love her for taking them while I make dinner sometimes.)

This kid and mannequins!

Cute little post-bath Matthew.

Happily playing at the park.

He's a watermelon cutting champ!

Actually, he's not all that helpful.

Good thing he's cute!

I love this little sleeper.

We have lots of brother time.

They both adore each other.

Hi Matthew!

This little thing only lasted a few days before it was constantly being kicked 

and played with by the wrong baby.

July 11.

Perhaps the most important day in history.

And he's still sleeping!

These little cows went to Chick-Fil-A for Cow Appreciation Day.

They were adorable.

Outside they had party music and games for everyone to enjoy.

Even Matthew and I went as cows!

Jackson is a diligent dishwasher.

Matthew loves his alone time in the bath.

We went to a local farm one morning and ground some corn for the chickens,

checked out the tractors,

and rode the train.

Matthew all ready for church.

What's the holdup guys!?

Jackson seems to think the Bjorn is for him and Matthew.

He's a little too big.

And here we are chilling after a nap.

He wakes up slowly and on his own schedule...