July Pictures

Here are a few pictures from my phone and texts from friends of Bender life in July:

We spent the 4th of July at a cookout with our friends Kristy and Sean Burks. The boys loved the cookout but not the fireworks! Philip watched from the back seat of the station wagon until he heard the first "Boom!" He then headed inside. About 2 minutes later, Jackson joined him. When we looked around and all four of us were in the house alone is when I said, "The party is over for the Benders," and we headed home. 

Philip, Jackson and Sam (who loved the fireworks but also liked the idea of watching from inside the car!)

A trip to the mall with Sam and Jack
Kate and I actually got to sit at a real table and talk while the boys played/ate at a kiddy table!

Sam, Jack and Philip on the carousel.
Jackson opted to save his money ($2) for a treat at the Lego store! I was so proud of him for thinking of this that I didn't let him in on a little seccret - the Lego store is so expensive, you can't get anythign for $2!! We just pretended the $10 bill I handed him was his carousel money!

Hanging out at the Lego Store:

Philip being Philip

Susan, Joshua, Caleb, Rebekah, and Benjamin came into town for VBS. I took only a few pictures of our fun because the majority of our time spent together was at VBS. Here are a few of Benjamin and Philip in the backyard.

 

Philip and "Ben-Ben"

Jackosn spending some of his birthdy money at Target
More legos, cars and even a motorcycle he picked out for Philip!

 Haircut time!

Before/After

 Before/After

(I had to use this picture as the "before" because I love how Jackson is sleeping. He has slept this way since Day One with his little hands curled up!)

These pictures are from our monthly visit with Miss Tricia. She spoiled the boys with gifts for Jackson's birthday!!

I love this picture!!!!

Something happened to Jackson in the beginning of July and he became a swimmer! He loves it! Here he is swimming to Wesley and Philip. Look at that form!

I finally got around to making something with the zucchini from our garden!
Pumpkin Zucchini muffins.

Summer Pasta Salad