Us lately.....

Isn't Summer great guys....

Griffin showing off his new summer bod

Wow. I just can't believe that it is already the week of the 4th. Unbelievable. This means that summer is half over already and that just can't be right. For Ryan, Griffin, and I it's been so busy, we haven't even noticed summer was here, much less already half gone. We have been to weddings, graduations, the lake and back just a few times, got together with friends and family and packed and repacked! It's been nuts. We are thankful for all the fun things we have been able to do, and are also anxious for a little down time too!

The Eccleston Family...I think we did so much relaxing this was the only picture I took all week!

Last week Ryan's family came to visit for the week. They saw and stayed in our house for the first time which was fun and then spent the latter half of the week at the lake. We basically chatted, ate, and beached it. Of coarse Grandma and Grandpa Eccleston would probably list their activities as simply stated, Griffin! He has been down to the beach a few times this summer already and loves to play down there. It's a blast to watch him get more adventurous each time the waves get closer and stick his toes in. On the down side, he's eaten quite a bit of sand...but I suppose he's earning his "BOY" stripes. We had a great visit with the family and loved getting to catch up!

Griffin marvels at a bike..

...and dad steps in to explain

Griffin has grown a ton lately. He's mastering new things all the time and becoming more adventurous every day. It's a workout just to keep up with the crazy child! My favorite new things he's added to his bag of tricks...a slobbery smooch and a serious of grunts he uses to communicate with his dad. My not so favorite...how any room in our house looks like the city Godzilla smashed up after Griff is done with it. I do have to award him creativity points for being able to make any empty box or bin a car or seatting area. He also bangs together any two objects he can get his hands on (now I finally understand the irony of the baby's name from the Flinstones..BAM BAM, I have one living here!) He is very curious and adventurous and it is fun to see his wheels turning, which they are constantly while he's awake! He is ALL boy, no ifs, ands, or buts about it...although the curls get him mistaken for a girl every once in while...come on people, he was wearing a navy blue Nike suit:)!

Well, that's about it for now! We are looking forward to spending more down time at the lake over the fourth and soaking in the sweet summer moments we have left! Happy fourth every one!