the sumner family: Fast Forward to August

I love those moments where the kids are having a fantastic time playing with one another. Here's one of those times I managed to capture. "Bugsby" (the big green caterpillar) was making some kind of funny noise when you touched it to a certain spot on the book, and Noah and Abby thought it was hilarious....obviously.

We visited the beach a couple times this month. (A trip that's definitely getting easier!) Here's Julia hanging out under the umbrella.

Traditionally, my parents plan a vacation for our family every year, but since Luke couldn't get away this year, they all came here for a week. Here's Mom with Julia (7 months here.)

We went down to a jetty in Venice right after a tropical depression had gone through the Gulf. The ocean was more rough than I've ever seen it. It was so windy! And lots of spray. This picture was taken BEFORE a giant wave crashed up over the jetty and knocked Noah and my sister off their feet!

Visiting Daddy at Agape Flights.

Here's my Dad with Julia at the house they rented.

And here's the highlight of the vacation.....the pool. The boys spent every available moment here!

While everyone was here, Noah celebrated his FOURTH birthday. That seems impossible!

His special present from me and Daddy. He loved it! (And seemed very surprised even though he had already seen it!)

The gigantic tub of cheese balls we decimated in a week's time.

Sweet Julia waiting very patiently for lunch.

Noah and Abby getting off a ride at Busch Gardens.

Awwwww.......here's Noah's first day of preschool. He's in a three day a week program at Venice Christian School. He absolutely loves it! He's had so much fun meeting new kids and getting to experience special things.