Camp Big Mama, Part 1

Packing day for Camp Big Mama also happened to be Movie Tuesday, so instead of going to the movie theater, we opted for an iTunes rental of The Princess and the Frog. (From inside the star wars tent already sporting their Braves shirts.)

We all met in Atlanta, one of our favorite meeting spots, for a Braves game, 4th of July festivities, hanging out with Aunt Polly, and of course, handing kids over. Here are a few snapshots from the Braves game.

I think if I had fabulous plans for the week, I'd not be missing them so much. But this week will be used for cleaning out closets, matching DVD's with their actual cases, cleaning the garage, and maybe a pedicure and shopping thrown in there somewhere. :)

It's Baaaack

Dr. Seuss Theme Dinner

 Excuse the no-costumes. We just walked in the door from baseball.

On the menu:

GREEN EGGS AND HAM, of course

Ham & Cheese Sliders

Green Deviled Eggs

Watermelon Pops

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cupcakes

Monday Monday Monday

Yesterday was Masterpiece Monday, and we've been wanting to make the egg with the disappearing shell. So we did.

But because it takes 24-48 hours for the shell to totally dissolve, and for a little more instant gratification, something we could actually enjoy on Monday, we made frozen chocolate banana treats.

I also forgot to post our verse from last week. With a little added flair.

And we met the vacationing cousins at Dollywood. Silly face picture of course.

Summer Fun

Earlier this week, we rode along with Jon to Lynchburg, VA. He was doing a little teaching at Liberty University, and since the boys are all out of school, we were thrilled to be able to go with him. The kids and I stayed busy at the hotel pool, the movies, and at the awesome Lynchburg Children's Museum. This is a picture of the boys in the music studio. They LOVED it! Of course, they thought they knew exactly what they were doing since they're around it all time time!

Since we missed our masterpiece Monday, we had to make up for it today. We made bubbles and attempted to make the life-size bubbles with the rope wand, and it actually worked.

I'm pretty sure popsicle time was their favorite.

Summer Routine

If you remember from several posts ago, I'm not a creature of habit nor do I like too much routine. But, I think it's best for my kiddos to keep a few things consistent over the summer without boring the mama to death. :)

So we started a summer routine which has worked really well. They each have a journal that they write in every morning. This is to keep Jack in the habit of writing, to start Ben writing a little, and to encourage free-spirit Eli to actually hold a pencil. So far, it's worked really well, and they remember without me even reminding them. This is my favorite entry of Jack's journal so far.

To keep routine light-hearted and fun, we've come up with creative names for the days, thanks to Pinterest. :)

Masterpiece Monday

Movie Tuesday

Wet Wednesday

Trip Thursday

Play Friday (since Jon is home)

We have a chore chart for every day of the week and a Bible verse they have to learn by Friday in order to get their allowance. The verse this week was Phil. 2:3, "Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself."

Though the days may be long right now, I'm so thankful for the chance to stay home with my kids. I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to work full-time and be a mommy full-time. Hats off to you working moms. :)