Fireworks, Choo-Choo, Dollywood, and Go Big Orange

MEmphis on the 4th of July!

Today, we went to Bryson City, NC for "A Day Out With Thomas." The boys loved it. Cruz was so excited.
He had been saying for a month that he wanted to go ride choo-choo, and the day finally arrived. He had been so excited every morning this week when he would wake. Memphis enjoyed it, too. He was much more excited about getting to play with the trains than the actual train ride. On our way back we stopped at Clingmans Dome.......BEAUTIFUL!!! Driving through the Great Smokies National Park just makes me so thankful for God's beautiful art work. We can truly find beauty in the everyday life if we just take the time to take it all in.

My dearest little Liam Cruz is growing so much! He is talking and has the cutest little voice. To be so rotten he is so soft spoken. Some of his favorite things to say, "get this off of me", "wanna ride choo-choo", "crybaby", "let me go", and  "Meme". That last one is what he calls Memphis and he loves him. Cruz has also gotten into this little phase that he only wants to wear certain clothes, and he doesn't want to wear shoes; he only wants to wear socks.

Memphis, is growing up too. He wants a baby in the house! (which I can't say that I disagree:)) He wants to go to school, and in September he will be starting basketball. I'm totally excited. He doesn't really understand, but once he starts he will and love it.

The above part was written 3 weeks ago. So, needless to say that I have been a weeeee bit busy! I have finals coming up on Thursday, and I'm trying to do my homework. I have also fell off the "weight lose" wagon. I have to stop writing to break up a fight. Will hopefully pick-up before the weeks over.

Well, I must say that this post is getting a little out of hand! The part written in blue was writen last month sometime :/. {sad that i don't even remember}. the things i do remember are taking the boys to dollywood for the first time, which they loved! bobo has started giving kisses, ad talking up a storm! he and memphis love each other so much. they make the best pair of brothers that God has ever handed out! :) I have got to do better about my blogging. And since I can't remember everything they have done or said in a month......or two. I am just going to post some photos. :)

The elephant ride was Cruz's favorite ride.

On the way to Dollywood!

Daddy and Memphis on the train ride.

Cruz on the train ride.

This was Memphis' favorite ride. The tea cups, and when he says the tea cups it sound like he is saying hiccups. He rode this ride 10 straight times.

Dollywood was a bit hit. We stayed until closing. The boys loved it, and still talk about wanting to go back.

Bo's newest talent is that he has learned how to burp on his own. That is all he does.

Buzz Lightyear comin atcha on the Fourth of July! Yes, he wore this to his dad's family get together for the Fourth in 100 degree weather!

Memphis wants a mohawk!

family time after Thomas trip @ Clingman's Dome in Gatlinburg.

Sleepy head!

This past weekend brandon and I went to the UT game! We had alot of fun, but missed our boys. We are thinking about getting Memphis tickets for his birthday. He does tell me he is going to play football for Rocky Top. i might i say he has the cutest version of Rocky Top ever! Goes a little something like this: "Rockdee Top, Rockdee Top, Rockdee Top, Whooo!"

We left the boys at mamaw and poppops house for a little bubble blowing fun ;).

A little tailgate action!

 

 

VOL WALK!

Derek Dooley and his bright orange britches!

I think that's about all that I can remember. I have a 2 year old up with me at 1:30, so I better be getting to bed. But I just had to finish this long crazy random post!