Arch is 3 months old! 4th of July 2016

Archie Mac is 3 months old! 

When Arch smiles really big, he gets a crinkle across his nasal bridge.  It's so cute!

Now that he's starting to fill out, I can see that he's got a dimple on his right cheek, but I cannot detect one on the left yet. 

Kind gross, but also funny:

When he's nursing and has a giant poop, he looks up and around like, "Who did that?!?!"  Then smiles a humongous smile.  lol

I took the boys to the zoo on July 1st before we drove out to Larned.  Mitch played golf with his boss that afternoon and the temps were in the upper 70's.....so the boys and I went exploring at the zoo.  70's in July?!?!  We'll take it!

After 3 hours at the zoo, Mitch got home and we drove out west.  I love how Davis crosses his legs!  lol

We had to shoot off a few fireworks that night.  The boys were so excited!

Mom found this awesome tricycle at an auction for $10! 

The next morning, we headed to Lewis for the annual 4th of July parade.  Grandma was the Grand Marshall and she asked Cal to ride along with her and throw the candy.  He was so thrilled!

The parade started off with a fly over from a crop duster.  :)

Aren't they cute?!?!  I love this pic.

The boys requested that the clowns make a balloon sword....about 15 times.  For some reason, they kept popping?  Who would've seen that coming!?!  

 Lunch at the Pub!

"Cannonball!"

More fireworks!  Davis fell asleep around 6pm (since he didn't nap), but we woke him up at 9pm so he could watch the fireworks. 

They were watching a rocket shoot high into the sky!

After we had enjoyed a few brews and were in the holiday spirit, dad started digging into his old fireworks bin that's full of old,dangerous, and probably illegal fireworks.  :)

 Cal was helping Grandma open her bday present...a beautiful gold watch from mom and dad.

What a fun Mimi!  We took them to one of the elementary school playgrounds and the boys convinced mom to walk on the benches.

If this picture had video, you'd hear high shrieking and lots of potty talk.....which is why he's laughing so hard at himself.  ha

We went to the Gillespie's house that night for the 4th.  BBQ, fireworks, good friends.....it was a great end to the weekend!

I love this gaggle of kiddos!

I love these girls!

The boys started swimming lessons at Halls Swim School on that Wednesday.  They have Ms. Katherine all to themselves!  They love it!

 These boys.....how do they sleep like this?!?! lol

They always end up in our bed and basically sleep on top of each other. 

Trip to KC

  We got back to Kansas and we were all so tired!!!

Also, it was boiling hot.  The temps were in the 100's all week.

Arch and I got to spend some quiet time together on Tuesday when the big boys went to school.  It was refreshing to veg out with my baby boy, after the busy week we had!

Funny guys.  They ended up in our bed....again.

This guy was still so tired on Friday!  I took the boys swimming and when we got home, Davis fell fast asleep.  lol

Cal took a selfie with Arch when we got home from the pool.  lol

I had promised Cal that he could use a certain amount of his bday money from Aunt Susie and Tessa.  He chose some gifts and put the rest of the money in his piggy bank. 

They always end up in the same bed!  lol

 Archie is fighting a bit of colic lately.  Mitch was out with some friends, so I gave up putting Arch to bed and just brought him downstairs with me.....so that I could sit down and drink my margarita.  lol.  Hey....Mama needed a break....and a drink. 

Mitch's firm paid for a hotel and tickets to the Royals game (in a suite) for all of their associates.  It was so fun! 

We decided to take the boys to LEGOLAND beforehand.

After LEGOLAND, we got some snowcones and headed to the hotel for a rest.  They didn't nap....of course...but they got a good 20 minute snooze in while we drove to the stadium.

Lively crew!  lol

I think Arch might be a thumb sucker!

I was so excited that the Ecks were there!  It was so fun getting to chat with Katie. 

The Royals lost and Davis's reaction was pretty appropriate.

When we got home on Sunday, Mitch took the big boys to the golf course to ride around and hit some balls.  While they were gone, Arch and I did this.  So peaceful....love these moments.