About Time

Well, since "summer" is rapidly coming to an end, I thought I should get my bootie in gear and update this blog.  About time, huh?  To say we have had a great summer would be an understatement.  We have been busy, yes, but the days have been filled with fun, laughter, family, friends, and adventure.  The weather has been hot, real hot, and there has been some serious humidity, but that just means days at the pool are a little longer and naps are a little shorter.  And, if we can't make it to the pool, air conditioning makes a nice comfortable environment for monster trucks, rescue vehicles, puzzles, books, and lots of crazy art projects.

Case in point...

The shaving cream was Nora, our nanny's, idea.  She is way more brave (and creative) than I, but from what I can tell, the boys were in heaven.  So, while we have been busy, there hasn't been a lack of fun in the Hunt household.  We have lots more to share and will try and update on a more regular basis, but for now, we are enjoying the dog days of summer, in hopes they don't go too fast!

Mohawks

The boys and I were having a little fun in the bath tub tonight and I am so glad I had my camera to capture their beloved mohawks.  Always a huge hit before its time to wash up!

3,2,1 Blast Off

We discovered a new place to play in Glen Ellyn recently, Village Green Park. Appropriately dubbed "Rocket Ship" Park. The playground houses this huge rocket structure with some of the fastest "tube" slides and plenty of places to climb. There is also a small "splash" park (if you can even call it that)with 3 water features. 

We took the boys to Rocket Ship park one Friday night after a rough week and they had the best time; running around, climbing up the rock walls, speeding down the slides; just being boys. 

Way up high!

Hi up there!

Chasing his big brother

First trip down the fastest slide

Having the best time

Just taking a rest



We are thrilled to have discovered this amazing park  and have been back several times since our initial visit.  The boys can't seem to get enough of the rocket ship and the water helps cool everyone down after all the running during these hot summer days.  It is the perfect place to pack a lunch and spend the morning.  

Flying

Flying...that is what our days seem to be doing lately.  I won't say I am sorry for the lack of posts because that would mean I am apologizing for spending time playing ball in the backyard, running around the park, setting up monster truck courses, or putting out pretend fires in the kitchen.  And I can't say I am sorry for any of those things because life is good...most days!  The boys have been keeping us on our toes, day and night, and we are exhausted by the time they go to bed.  Regardless, we have been enjoying the first couple weeks of summer and are looking forward to a very fun, but busy summer. 

I am going to try my hardest to update the blog on a more regular basis, but can't promise anything.  we have lots of fun things planned this summer.  Posts might consist more of pictures than words, but that is what people want anyway, right?  Oh, and I might start including some of my Pinterest and blog finds, just to mix things up a bit.  We have lots of things planned for the summer (parties, marathon training, home improvements, birthdays) so there should be plenty to share!

Peyton James

Our 2nd blessing arrived the day after Charlotte on April 8th.  At 5:27 p.m. Kelly, Jim, and Addy welcomed Peyton James Thomas.  Peyton weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.  He was delivered via c-section and arrived without a hiccup and is just perfect. 

 Such a sweet boy; looking just like his sister did when she was born!

Addy and Peyton, all ready to go home and start life as a family of 4!

Due to some serious miles separating all of us, we haven't been able to meet Peyton, but we can't wait to make a trip out to see the Thomas Family!  Kelly posted some more pictures of Peyton here and a little update about his birth!  Easter weekend turned out to be even more exciting than expected and we are so happy for Kelly, Jim, Addy and Peyton.  Peyton is one lucky boy to be joining "The Luckiest Family In The World."

Goggles

Ethan has been taking swimming lessons the past couple of months and after the last session, the instructors told us Ethan might be more comfortable using goggles.  Well, the goggles haven't quite turned him into Michael Phelps, at least not yet, but they have given us some entertainment in the bathtub!  Henry is especially a fan!

Bros!

Charlotte

On Saturday April 7th, my sister, Ben, and Ellie added another sweet baby girl to their family.  Charlotte Marie Livermore made her debut a couple days early around 10:50 a.m.  She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Her delivery was a cinch and extremely fast...already on her best behavior for her mama! 

The proud parents!

Big Sister Ellie is so excited!

Another Granddaughter for Nanny!

Rocking her first bow!

Loving Baby Charlotte!

Such a sweet girl!

We are so thrilled about Charlotte's arrival and can't wait to see what the world holds for this precious baby girl.  She is so lucky to have amazing parents, a wonderful big sister, and a huge extended family that already loves her to pieces.  Welcome to this crazy world, Charlotte Marie!

Tomorrow's post will feature our second blessing...Peyton James!

Sweets

And to appease all those that check the blog for pictures of the boys...my sweets...

Brotherly love!

 Mohawk Man after his haircut...he wanted to be like his favorite monster truck!

Henry...wanting to be just like his Auntie (she has been known to spend time in drawers)

All my free time is being used up by this series.  I mean EVERY.SINGLE.OUNCE!  I know I am late to the Hunger Games "game," but so glad I decided to jump on the bandwagon.  Even though the books would never end up in my Top 10, probably not even my Top 25, they are addictive.  Suzanne Collins draws you in and won't let you leave.  Her imagery and story telling keeps the pages turning, stressing you out while leaving you longing for more!  I started the series last Tuesday and finished the 2nd book last night; I seriously can't put them down.  3rd book is all ready for my train ride home tonight and I can't wait! 

Hopefully after I am finished reading I will have more time for blogging!  Clearly, life has been busy and we love it!  So much to post about though...Valentine's Day, Monster Trucks, Florida, new jobs...the list goes on!

Henry Got a Brand New Room

No, Henry got a brand new room is not a new James Brown song (RIP soul brother). Ali and the boys have been down in Marco Island, FL since Friday. I was commissioned/volunteered to redo Henry's room while they were gone. It seems to have turned out pretty nice for a two (long) day project. No one has seen the finished product in person, Ali or Henry included. They may come back on Thursday and tell me to redo it, but for now, this is how it looks. Sorry for the poor picture quality, Ali has the big camera, the little camera wasn't working, so I had to use the Blackberry. Here is how it looked from start to finish:

Snowy Day

We haven't had much of a winter here in the Midwest, but on the days/nights when winter did decide to show its face, we received a few good helpings of snow.  And, what better way to enjoy the snow than to get all bundled up and head outside. 

All bundled up!

Time to shovel

"Oh wow, the snowblower!"

 Time for some sledding!  As you can tell, Henry was not too sure about the idea.  He didn't warm up to it all that well and eventually decided it wasn't for him.  Ethan on the other hand loved it and went ahead and made his own hill down the stairs of the deck.  I think he could have been outside for hours going down the "hill" if his body would allow it.

Snow Angels!

"All done...time to go inside!"

The weather has been unseasonably warm so while we haven't had much of a chance to play in the snow, we have enjoyed a lot more outside time than we are used to this time of year.  The boys are loving the warmer temps, but would like a few more snow falls so they can get some more sledding and shoveling time in.